UPDATED Group Photo Shoot (next Sunday, October 22) details have been posted.  Click here to access the Group Photo Information web page.  (This web page is password protected.)    Timing, location detail, and parking info have been updated.  Please take a moment to review the link above.   

This is just a reminder that FootNotes has joined forces with the charity foundation, Dancers Against Cancer, as a Hope Studio. Hope studios pledge to raise at least $1000 for the foundation that provides financial support to dancers, parents and dance educators impacted by cancer. The “I’m a Dancer Against Cancer” campaign was founded to spread awareness and raise donations and it quickly became a sign of hope in the dance community. Please join us as we unite as a dance community in the fight against cancer. 

This week of October 9th, donate at least $1 per day, and you can dress out in your favorite team apparel for class! Sports jerseys, t-shirts, or any spirit wear can be worn. All proceeds benefit Dancers Against Cancer (DAC).  We will have a photo booth setup, so please take lots of pics and post them on social media!   Be sure to use the Snap filter that we have setup as well.    

#dancersagainstcancer    #imadanceragainstcancer    #FootNotesDAC  

We have multiple opportunities over the next 3 months for you/your dancer to volunteer! A Signup Genius has been created where details/requirements about the event are provided.

• October 13 – Production Lock-in is set, and our Social Committee would like us to assist with providing dinner, snacks, and water for our amazing dancers.
  • Click here to access the food and drink sign-up for the Production Lock-in.

• 2 events to raise money as a Hope Studio for Dancers Against Cancer.   These 2 Parent Night/Afternoon Out events will be held at the Studio to benefit our Dancers Against Cancer initiative (all proceeds from the events will go to Dancers Against Cancer foundation!)  We need dancers and a few parents to volunteer for each event.
  • Friday, November 17 – Parents Night Out 
  • Saturday, December 9 – Parents Afternoon Out 
  • Click here to access the sign-up for both the Parent Night/Afternoon Out events.
• Saturday, December 2 – Johns Creek Founder’s Day Parade – Let’s show our FootNotes spirit and get our name out there in our community.  We would like to have as many Vibe dancers as possible REPRESENTING!
  • Click here to access the sign-up for the Johns Creek Founders Day Parade.

Please email us at the footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com with any questions. We will send out more information on these events as details are firmed up.  We are just gathering interest and availability now.

We have some Calendar Updates to share with you.   Please review the following updates to the Master Calendar.    The updates have been recapped below:

• Week of October 9
  • Dancers Against Cancer “Show your Team Spirit” Week (details sent out via the FootNotes newsletter)
  • Donate at least $1 per day, and you can dress out in your favorite team apparel for class! Sports jerseys, t-shirts, or any spirit wear. All proceeds benefit Dancers Against Cancer (DAC). We’ll have a photo spot with fun props and a special Snapchat Geotag. Use the hashtag #FootNotesDAC to help us spread the word!
• Week of November 6 
  • Dancers Against Cancer “Wear your PJs” Week – More information will be coming out soon from FootNotes.  This event will be similar to the “Team Spirit” week.
• Saturday, December 2
  • To show our FootNotes spirit this holiday season, we are planning to participate in the Johns Creek Founder’s Day Parade – start time is 10am. We will be sending out a Signup Genius via email to see who is available to  participate.  This is not a mandatory event, but we hope to have many Vibe dancers participate.  We are gathering details now from the parade coordinators, and will share the information with you on the Signup Genius.
• Saturday, December 16
  • Vibe Holiday Party – start time is 11am.  More details will be forthcoming closer to the event.

What is Dancers Against Cancer?

Group Photo Shoot (Sunday, October 22) details have been posted.  Click here to access the Group Photo Information web page.  (This web page is password protected.)    Details of the exact locations (in-town Atlanta/shooting at different murals) and timing of the photo shoot are still being worked out with the photographer.  We will communicate those as soon as we have the details. The outfit of this year’s photo shoot is a little different from prior years, so we wanted to get that information to you so that you/your dancer have time to plan out what will be worn.   Please take a moment to review the link above.   

The Vibe logistics team has completed the list of recommended accommodations for our regional competitions…please go to our Hotel Info page to see all lodging recommendations and block rates for this season’s competitions.

Rooms typically fill up VERY quickly for all competitions…so make your reservations ASAP.  It is ALWAYS easier to eliminate a night from a hotel stay of an existing reservation.  You will note that it is general policy of hotels to allow cancellations of nights.  However, make sure you ask about the hotel’s cancellation policy when booking all reservations.  

We have October Rehearsal Calendar Updates to share with you.  Please review the following updates to the Master Calendar.    The updates have been recapped below:

• Weekend of October 6 – No Group Rehearsals are scheduled for this weekend.    Solo/duo/trio slots may be available this weekend.   A separate email will be sent when these schedules are available.
• Friday, October 20
  • PREMIER: Lyrical Rehearsal – 5pm – 6:30pm
• Saturday, October 21
  • BRAVO: Lyrical Rehearsal – 9:30am – 10:15am
  • BRAVO & OVATION:  Hip Hop Rehearsal – 10:15am – 11:30am
  • ELITE Small Group: Jon Carr Contemp. Rehearsal – 11:30am – 12:30pm
  • ELITE Small Group:  Hip Hop Rehearsal – 12:30pm – 1:30pm
• Sunday, October 29
  • ELITE & PREMIER:  Musical Theater Rehearsal – 3:30pm – 5:30pm
  • ELITE & PREMIER: Hip Hop Rehearsal – 5:30pm – 7:30pm

We have Calendar Updates to share with you for the BRAVO group.    Please review the following updates to the Master Calendar.    The updates have been recapped below:

Saturday, September 30

• BRAVO: Tap with Carrie – 12noon – 4pm (with a break in the middle)

Sunday, October 1

• BRAVO: Tap with Carrie – 10am – 12noon

We have more Calendar Updates to share with you.  These may have been communicated via your Group Mom or Cheryl already, but we wanted to recap them in the web post as well.    Please review the following updates to the Master Calendar.    The updates have been recapped below:

• Saturday, September 30 
  • FLY Rehearsal (for Tower of Talent) – 2pm – 3pm
• Sunday, October 1
  • Elizabeth H. Small Group: Choreography – 9am – 4pm
• Reminder:   BRAVO Tap Choreography WILL also take place this weekend also.   Exact day and time is still to be determined (will be communicated as soon as Cheryl hears from the choreographer).
• These are the only 3 ‘group’ rehearsals scheduled for the weekend of September 29.  If you are not in one of these 3 group dances above, or you do not have a solo/duo/trio being choreographed that weekend, this is a free weekend.  The placeholder calendar entry for “possible rehearsals” has been removed from the calendar for this weekend.
• Group Photo Dates have been set.  Cheryl is lining up details with a new photographer.  The date is Sunday, October 22 (exact times and venue to be determined).  Our rain date, if it’s needed, is Saturday, November 11.   You will note that Cheryl is aware that a few people may have a conflict, but there are conflicts with literally every weekend, given the number of dancers we have. These dates worked with the photographer so that is why these dates were selected.

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Vibe Parents & Dancers,

The Vibe will be placing the ONE TIME PER YEAR order for backpacks and track jackets.

• The order deadline is Friday, September 29. Both of these items are mandatory for all members.  This post has a lot of details that we need to make you aware of, so please read on…
• New members, please place your order for both the jacket and backpack using the link at the bottom of the web post.
• Returning  members, please do an honest assessment of the condition of your backpack, as well as the condition and fit of your dancer’s jacket.  Read on for more details.   Please use the link below to place your order, for the items you wish to purchase this year.
• Order confirmations are emailed within 24 hours of you submitting your order.  If you do not receive a confirmation, your order was not received.

ALL DANCERS need to click on the link at the bottom of this web post and complete this online order form (even if you are not ordering anything).

DETAILS…

Jackets: This retro-style jacket will be white and black, and the back will have the FootNotes Dance logo (red, black and white).  The jacket is available in Youth XS-L and Adult YS-6XL sizes (see size chart below).   It is the parent’s responsibility to select the size they feel would work best for their dancer.    Additionally, you will have the option of adding your dancer’s name on the jacket…see details in the online order form.

• If you already own last year’s White and Black  jacket style (and it still fits and is in good shape), you are not required to purchase a new jacket for this 2017-2018 dance season.
• As always, the Vibe jacket is a mandatory item for all Vibe members.  The dancers wear the jackets to both workshops and competitions to establish a more “uniform” appearance, as well as to/from dance practice in the cooler months.  Dancers are also required to wear their jacket whenever onstage during award ceremonies.

To determine jacket size, focus on the bust and waist size for appropriate fit.  Your Group Leader will be in touch with a day and time for dancers to bring in last year’s jackets for try-on for those interested in seeing fit of the jacket.

Backpacks:  The same backpack will be used again this year. This bag is the perfect size to hold ALL of the dancer’s shoes.   The dancers will use this bag for weekly classes, as well as workshops and competitions.  The backpacks will have the FootNotes logo embroidered on the front flap, and your dancer’s name will be embroidered on the side pocket.   Please check your dancer’s backpack to see if it is still in good shape or needs replacing. They are typically ready to be replaced after 2-3 years.

ALL DANCERS need to click on the link below and complete this online order form (even if you are not ordering anything…we need to hear from EVERYONE).  Again, the deadline for submitting your order is Friday, September 29.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ONLINE ORDER FORM.