ARDM
Avery Ranch TeamsParticipating in a team at ARDM is for our most committed and talented dancers. Our award-winning teams offer an advanced placement training program reaching beyond that of our public studio classes. Dancers receive training from hand-selected expert instructors holding University Degrees in Dance. Our teams are all part of the Petrichor Dance Connection umbrella.
Our Petrichor Dance Connection curriculum is designed especially for dancers with an interest and aptitude for the serious study of dance. Annual auditions are held for team placement across a variety of dance styles and various ages. Petrichor is looking for dancers who would benefit from an extra challenge and additional performance opportunities. Petrichor dancers have great attitudes and love showing up for class.


The Rubies Team is a Primary-level dance team that focuses on building up dancers who love to perform. We do this by creating foundations in Ballet, Jazz, and Tap. Dancers who are a part of this team will receive training from hand-selected expert instructors with University Degrees in Dance.
The Petrichor Dance Connection is looking for dancers who would benefit from an extra challenge and additional performance opportunities. Petrichor dancers have great attitudes and love showing up for class. This team aims to develop camaraderie, teamwork, and a sense of belonging.
RUBIES TEAM CLASS REQUIREMENTS
- 1 Primary Combo class
- 30 min Team Rehearsal class
- Optional Primary Acro (highly recommended)
RUBIES TEAM BENEFITS
- Performance in the Nutcracker Production
- Team Spirit Night
- Team Gala Showcase
- Team Building Events
- Multiple dances in the SpringRecital
- Summer Choreography Workshop

Moonstones is a level I team that focuses on progressive training in Ballet, Jazz, and Tap. Dancers who are a part of Petrichor Dance Connection will receive training from hand-selected expert instructors with University Degrees in Dance.
This team aims to help dancers build camaraderie, teamwork, and a sense of belonging through challenging group choreography.
The Moonstones are a performance/competition team that have three performances throughout the season, as well as 2 Regional and 1 National competitions.
MOONSTONES TEAM CLASS REQUIREMENTS
- 1 Ballet class
- 1 Jazz/Tap class
- 1 hr of Team Rehearsal class
- 1 Acro/Core Strength class
MOONSTONES TEAM BENEFITS
- Performance in the Nutcracker production
- Team Gala Showcase
- Team Spirit Night
- Team Building Events
- Multiple dances in the Spring Recital
- 2 Regional Competitions
- Summer Choreography Workshops (Nutcracker and Competition)
- 1 National Competition (Odd Years)
- Ballet Testing

The Sapphire Team is Petrichor Dance Connection level II dance team that focuses on progressive training in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Contemporary Modern. Dancers who are a part of this team will receive training from hand-selected expert instructors with University Degrees in Dance.
Petrichor is looking for dancers who have the drive and commitment to further their unique craft. This team aims to help dancers recognize their true potential and assist them in developing their own personal goals by providing them with the tools and support it takes to achieve them.
Sapphires is a performance/competition team that has three performances throughout the season, as well as two Regional Competitions, and one National Competition.
SAPPHIRES TEAM CLASS REQUIREMENTS
- 2 Ballet classes
- 1 Contemporary/Modern class
- 1 Jazz/Leaps and Turns class
- 1 Team Rehearsal class
- 1 Acro/Core Strength class
- 1 Tap class
SAPPHIRES TEAM BENEFITS
- Performance in Nutcracker production
- Team Gala Showcase
- Team Spirit Night
- Team Buildig Events
- Multiple dances in Spring Recital
- 2 Regional Competitions
- 2 In-State Dance Conventions
- Summer Choreography Workshops
- Summer Dance Intensive
- Ballet Testing
- National Competition (Odd Years)
- Optional Photoshoot
- Upper Level Teams Production Piece (2nd/3rd year level 2 team members)

The Ensemble Performance/Competition Team is a intermediate level dance team that focuses on progressive training in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and Modern. Dancers who are a part of this team will receive training from hand-selected expert instructors with University Degrees in Dance.
Petrichor is looking for dancers who have the drive and commitment to futher their unique craft. This team aims to help dancers recognize their true potential and assist them in developing their own personal goals by providing them with the tools and support it takes to achieve them.
ENSEMBLE TEAM CLASS REQUIREMENTS
- 1 hr Contemporary 3 class
- 1 hr Jazz 3 class
- 1.5 hr Ballet 3 class
- 1.5 hr Ballet 3/Pre-Pointe
- 1 hr Leaps/Turns 3 class
- 1.5 hr Team Rehearsal class
- 45 min. Core Leaps/Turns Drills class
- 1 hr Tap class
- 1 hr Acro/Core Strenght class (can be swapped for another elective)
- Optional Elective Classes: Modern 3 (highly recommended), Hip Hop
ENSEMBLE TEAM BENEFITS
- Performance in Nutcracker production
- Team Gala Showcase
- Team Spirit Night
- Multiple dances in the Spring Recital
- 2 Regional Competitions
- 2 In-State Dance Conventions
- 1 National Competition (Odd Years)
- Opportunity to take solos, duets, trios to competitions upon approval
- Summer Choreography Workshop
- Summer Dance Intenvsive
- Ballet Testing
- Master Classes
- Optional Photshoot
- Upper Level Teams Production Piece

The Rock-It-Pop Team is Petrichor Dance Alliance's Primary Hip Hop team; it focuses on building up dancers who love to perform. We do this by creating foundations in Hip Hop, strength, and coordination.
This team aims to help dancers build camaraderie, teamwork, and a sense of belonging.
ROCK-IT-POP CLASS REQUIREMENTS
1 Team only Hip Hop class
ROCKET-IT-POP BENEFITS
- Perform in Holiday Hip Hop Show
- Team Spirit Night
- Perform in Team Gala Showcase
- Multiple dances in the Spring Recital
- Summer Choreography Workshop
- Access to team apparel

Sonic is a Petrichor Dance Alliance hip hop performance/competition team that focuses on progressive training in Hip Hop, rhythm, strength and coordination. Dancers who are a part of this team will receive training from hand-selected expert instructors holding University Degrees in Dance. This team aims to help dancers build camaraderie, teamwork, and a sense of belonging through challenging group choreography.
Sonic is a performance/competition team that prepares for three performances throughout the season, as well as two Regional competitions.
SONIC CLASS REQUIREMENTS
- 1 Hip Hop class
- 1 Elective class
- 1 Team Rehearsal class
SONIC BENEFITS
- Perform in Holiday Hip Hop Show
- Team Spirit Night
- Team Building Events
- Perform in Team Gala Showcase
- Multiple dances in the Spring Recital
- Summer Choreography Workshop
- 2 Regional Competitions
- 1 National Competition (Odd Years)

Eclipse is a Petrichor Dance Connection Hip Hop team that provides Hip Hop training to launch dancers beyond the level of community classes. Students thrive when given the opportunity to push themselves to compete. Eclipse dancers will gain a strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork to build upon their life skills.
This team takes dancing to new heights by bringing the energy and power to Hip Hop dances!
ECLIPSE CLASS REQUIREMENTS
- 1 Hip Hop class
- x2 1 hr Elective classes
- 1 Team Rehearsal class
ECLIPSE BENEFITS
- Perform in Holiday Hip Hop Show
- Perform in Team Gala Showcase
- Multiple dances in the Spring Recital
- Team Spirit Night
- Team Building Events
- Summer Choreography Workshop
- 2 Regional Competitions
- 2 In-State Conventions
- 1 National Competition (Odd Years)
- Access to exclusive team apparel

Supernova is a Petrichor dance Connection hip Hop team that provides Hip Hop training to launch dancers beyond the level of community classes. Students thrive when given the opportunity to push themselves to compete. Supernova dancers will have a foundation of camaraderie and teamwork to build upon their life skills.
This team takes dancing to new heights by bringing the energy and power to Hip Hop dances!
SUPERNOVA CLASS REQUIREMENTS
- 1 Int. Hip Hop class
- x2Â 1 hr Elective classes
- 1 Team Rehearsal class
SUPERNOVA BENEFITS
- Perform in Holiday Hip Hop Show
- Perform in Team Gala Showcase
- Team Spirit Night
- Team Building Events
- Multiple dances in the Spring Recital
- Summer Choreography Workshop
- 2 Regional Competitions
- 2 In-State Conventions
- 1 National Competition (Odd Years)
- Access to exclusive team apparel
- Master Classes

Elite competition team is Petrichor's most advanced hip hop team chosen for their hard work and dedication to their craft. This team aims to help dancers build camaraderie, teamwork, and a sense of belonging through challenging group choreography.
This award-winning team takes dancing to new heights by bringing the energy and power to Hip Hop dances!
ELITE CLASS REQUIREMENTS
- 1 Adv. Hip Hop class
- x2 1 hr Elective classes
- 1 Team Rehearsal class
ELITE BENEFITS
- Perform in Holiday Hip Hop Show
- Perform in Team Gala Showcase
- Multiple dances in the Spring Recital
- Team Spirit Night
- Team Building Events
- Summer Choreography Workshop
- 2 Regional Competitions
- 2 In-State Conventions
- 1 National Competition (Odd years)
- Access to exclusive team apparel
- Master Classes