Friday, July 6th Schedule & Parade Details

Please see below for the schedule for the Finale show, as well as details about the Masquerade Parade of Studios.

Schedule for Friday, July 6th – Finale Show (begins at 12noon)

  • Catherine Fisher, Avery Nowlin, Ellie Schmidt, and Sarah Traub were selected at the regional competition by judges to perform in the Opening Ceremony of the Finale.   They have rehearsed over 12 hours during this week  and will perform in the “New York State of Mind” production piece.     Let’s all show our support and FootNotes spirit to cheer on these AMAZING dancers.

The following dances were selected for Friday’s Finale show, in order:

  • Lost Girls (Elite small group) – part of the Senior division National Champion Dance Off
  • Walk  It Off  (Premier) – part of the Teen division National Champion Dance Off
  • Ball (Premier & Elite) – Teen Encore performance
  • Legit (Elite small group) – Senior Encore performance
  • Parade of Studios – see details below**
  • Lay Here (Avery, Avery, Kaia) – National Champion Duo/Trio Dance Off
  • Skeleton (Elite) – National Champion Large Group Dance Off
  • Eastern Vibes  (ALL Company) – National Champion Gold Division Dance Off

ELITE & PREMIER – Please be at venue STAGE READY (hair and makeup done) at 11:45am sharp!   

BRAVO & OVATION – Please be at venue STAGE READY (hair and makeup done) at  3:00pm sharp!

We have not been given any times for these dances…only the order has been provided.  Note that the complete order of events has been posted on Masquerade’s Instagram page.

**Parade of Studios ALL DANCERS will participate in the Parade, wearing FootNotes Nationals spiritwear and black bootie shorts or black athletic shorts and will be barefoot.  Please make sure to bring this outfit with you to the venue.  Details on the parade will be provided tomorrow by Cheryl and Christy.

Reminder:   Our theme for Friday is “Living the Luau/Beach Life!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Celebrate VIBE and the 4th – our EOY Gathering Details

End of Year Party details…at Waterscape Condos – Wednesday, July 4th!
We plan to gather poolside in the middle pool area of the Waterscape condos.  You will see a pergola area with some tables sitting above the lower pool…that’s the spot we are planning to commandeer for our taco bar from Moe’s Southwest Grill.  If it rains…we will get wet!   But hey, it’s the beach!
Here are some other reminders:
1) For those in the condo with extra wristbands, please make sure that you contact your Vibe members that need your extra wristbands. All persons will need a wristband to stay in the pool area…they do check them.     
2) Timing:  we will setup the food from Moe’s by 7pm’ish.   Come on over from awards, or whenever you wish ahead of that time…you just need your wristband to be in the pool area.  Feel free to take a splash in the pool or just hang out by the pool.
3)  If you would like a ‘beverage of your choice,’ feel free to bring a cooler.  Those are allowed in the pool area.  We hear the Tiki Bar at the pool will close at 7pm.  We will be providing tea, lemonade, and water.
4)  We will thank our GRACIOUS group moms, our PHENOMENAL prop dads, and celebrate our AMAZING seniors at our gathering.   You will note that we have already given our end of year Teacher Thank You gifts from the Vibe to all FootNotes teachers during Raise the Barre.
5)  As an added bonus, the Waterscape condo management is planning a fireworks party on the 6th floor parking deck on the condo, so feel free to join in on that fun after our EOY party.  See details from the condo below of what they have planned for the fireworks gathering.

Update on Venue and Live Stream Link

Venue Update:  Signs are posted on the front doors that no food/drink is allowed inside the venue.  Light concessions will be available.

Reminder:  The Masquerade Live Stream link is:  https://www.masqueradedance.com/official-live-stream/

The Gulf is on – Rain or Shine!

Dinner at The Gulf is tonight, Sunday, July 1 at 6:00pm – 9:00pm for those that opted in/purchased meal(s).     It is rain or shine…they have agreed to move us inside should it rain.   YAY! 

Kona Ice for our Dancers & Show your FN Spirit!

Calling ALL Dancers ~~ Let’s celebrate an AWESOME week of all of your hard work for Nationals Rehearsals with a COOL ICE treat from Kona Ice!

The Kona Ice truck will arrive at FootNotes at 3:30pm this Friday to serve an icy treat to all of our dancers!

Also, to show our FootNotes/Masquerade Dance Nationals spirit, we will also have car paint markers available for anyone that wants to decorate their cars in prep for the trip to Fort Walton Beach!  Let’s REPRESENT FootNotes in Florida this coming week!

And last, your Nationals Spiritwear and towels will be ready/available for pickup this Friday afternoon at 3pm at the Studio.  Please plan to pickup the items you purchased at dropoff/pickup of rehearsals.

 

Travel Details While at Nationals

Thanks so much for everyone’s attention to getting the dinner options ordered so quickly!  It is much appreciated.    For the Wednesday, July 4 Vibe End of Year  Party, if you do need wristbands for Waterscape (if you are not staying there), please email us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com if you have not already done so, and let us know the # of wristbands your family needs for those attending.

We wanted to gather some details on your arrival day and where you are staying in case we need to contact you with schedule changes, etc.  We also need to know for planning purposes for the End of Year Party since anyone not staying at Waterscape will need to have a wristband (we will be in touch with you if you are staying at Waterscape to assist with wristband allocation).   Please CLICK HERE to access a Google form to enter your travel plan information.    Please answer the form by Tuesday, June 26 end of day.  Thanks in advance for helping us with gathering this information!

Dinner at the Beach Anyone?!

Fort Walton Beach, here we come!  We have organized TWO dinner gatherings!  Read on….there are lots of details.

First, we need to know your interest in each of these events, and we are collecting advance payment by this Monday (June 25) end of day so that we can get these 2 events booked.  We know it is a quick turnaround, but we need firm numbers and payment in advance, so please help us out and respond ASAP.  
Dinner #1 – This is an OPTIONAL event

Date:  SUNDAY, July 1, 6:00pm – 9:00pm at The Gulf (www.thegulf.com)

The Gulf is a casual chic restaurant located Beachside right behind the Emerald Coast Convention Center. We will be dining outdoors.  The outdoor area has sofas and communal dining tables along with ping pong and sand plus places to just chill out. The menu there features local ingredients with gulf seafood and regional farmers’ proteins. 

We have constructed two buffet menus for adults and kids. The adult buffet has beef brisket, grilled shrimp, black beans, Spanish rice, a veggie selection and toppings include Chipotle Slaw, Shaved Jalapenos, Cotija Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Guacamole, pickled red onions. 

The kid buffet is similar, but chicken and shrimp and toppings that are more kid friendly, and we believe french fries or some other starch will be provided. Still working on that with the chef!  

Key Lime Pie for dessert; and iced tea, soft drinks and bottled water are included. 

For adult beverages (21 and over), you will be able to start your own tab at the bar….they are not included in this price.  
Adult Buffet Price – $26.50
Kid (12 and under) Buffet Price – $18.50

Again, this is an optional event for Vibe families, but with it being 4th of July week, we wanted to see if we could make it easy for everyone so you don’t have to worry about reservations that night!!  You will note that this event is dependent on weather as we must be seated outside.    NOTE: If it rains enough that we cannot have the event outside at the restaurant, your payment will be refunded.     

Click here to access the Square website to pay for this event if you wish to attend.  We need your payment by Monday, June 25 end of day so that we can book an accurate number of people attending.    

Dinner #2 – VIBE END OF YEAR PARTY !!!

Date:  Wednesday, July 4th, 7:00pm – whenever at The Waterscape Condos Pool

This is our traditional End of Year Party where we will celebrate our two graduating seniors and thank our Prop Dads, Group Moms and other support personnel.  We would love to see all of Vibe in attendance!

We are having Moe’s Southwest Grill cater our End of Year Party at the pool at the Waterscape Condos. Through our collective fundraising efforts this year, we are able to pay for ALL the Vibe dancers, plus one adult/guest per dancer.  Additional family members will be $14/per person. 

The Menu will be a Taco Bar with steak and chicken, black beans, rice, all the usual toppings plus chips and queso, cookies and sweet tea.  You can bring your own beverage of choice or purchase from the bar at the pool if you so choose.

Vibe Dancer plus one parent/guest – FREE 
Additional family members $14/per person

***IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THIS EVENT:  If you are staying anywhere outside of the Waterscape Condos, you will need to email us so that we can get you and any family members a wristband to access the pool area! Please email us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com with the number of wristbands you will need once you have completed your order on the website.

Please click here to access our website where you can pay for each of the events that you/your family will attend.   We have to pre-book both of these events, so we must know how many persons are attending.   Our booking will be based on the number of persons attending each event, so it is important to complete your payment by Monday, June 25 end of day, so that your family members are included.        

Let The Good Times Roll…Nationals Schedule is here!

Here it is…our Masquerade Dance Nationals 2018 details are now available!  You will note this is a preliminary schedule.   We will update the below page as we hear of updates from Masquerade.    

Please click here to be directed to the password protected Masquerade Dance Nationals 2018 webpage.

If you have questions, please direct them to your Group Leader.

Big/Lil Sis Update for Nationals + a Master Calendar Update

  • Big/Little Sister Update for Nationals
    • Hey Big and Little Sisters! Nationals are right around the corner! As you prepare for a great week of dance competition, remember to pack something special for your Big or Little sister! Of course, our Big/Lil Sister theme is Beach Babes! Write your sister a note of encouragement, and pick up a little trinket for them to enjoy at the beach! Maybe a fun flavored tube of lip sunscreen, a disposable camera, a crazy visor, a portable fun fan or even a cute hair tie! We are ready to celebrate a great competition season and finish strong! Be sure to give a lot of support and love to your Big or Little Sister! 2018 FootNotes Nationals Beach Babes!
  • We have one calendar update to share with you. Please remember to review the  Master Calendar for the latest updates.  
    • July 30, July 31, and August 1 – Please Save Those Dates for Ricky Maalouf hip hop choreography for this coming season.  Exact times will be announced closer to the date.  

 

 

RAISE THE BARRE…Raise your skills!

REMINDER: The Raise the Barre dance intensive (week of June 18 – 22) is next week! Please click here for the schedule details in case you can’t find your email about it.

FootNotes has some amazing guest teachers coming in, as well as some of our own fabulous faculty! Instructors are  Madison Benson, Shannon Childers, Greyson Davis, Nathan Griswold, Hailey Hoffman, Haley Jenkins, Ricky Maalouf, Brian Mason, Kelsey Nelson, Allison Pohlman Swinson, and Rachel Erin Truitt.  We are so excited for this week of unprecedented opportunities in growth, knowledge, creativity, expression, and inspiration!

Please PACK a lunch every day, as well as a water bottle and a few, quick energy-boosting snacks. Trailmix, bananas, granola/energy bars, and cheese sticks are all good choices.

Bring ALL dance shoes, including sneakers for Hip Hop (not boots).

When you have a ballet class, you must wear a leotard and tights. Other classes require dancewear. NO baggy t-shirts or casual shorts. Dance shorts with a sports bra and tank is acceptable, as long as it is neat and tasteful. Please represent yourselves and FootNotes in a professional way and as dancers who take pride in their appearance.

Hair should be pulled back in a high pony or high bun, or braided for all classes….done neatly is the key.  All tights should be clean and free of holes and runs.

Guidelines for level placement are:

  • Junior Level – Ages 6-10
  • Intermediate Level – Ages 10-15
  • Advanced Level – Ages 13 & up, dancing at a more advanced level

If you have questions about level placement, please email FootNotes at footnotesdance@comcast.net.

As always, please remind your dancer that there will be some dancers visiting, as well as FootNotes recreational dancers at Raise The Barre week.  Please ask your Vibe dancer to make all dancers and teachers feel welcome at FootNotes, and to be kind and courteous at all times.  Please make sure that we set the standard for how we keep the studio clean at lunch and snack breaks during the week…Vibe dancers should always remember to keep the studio tidy and cleanup after ourselves at all breaks.

We look forward to seeing everyone at RAISE THE BARRE!