DANCE DISCOVERY
Dance Discovery TeamsParticipating in a team at Dance Discovery 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.
Dancerellas is a Primary 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 holding university degrees in dance.
Petrichor looks 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 help dancers build camaraderie, teamwork, and a sense of belonging.
Required Classes:
- Dancerella team only class (1.5 hr class)
- Nutcracker Summer Workshop
- Winter Choreography Workshop
Benefits:
- Performance in the Nutcracker Production
- Team Gala Showcase
- Multiple dances in the spring recital.
- Access to team apparel
The Starbound Team is a Level I dance team that focuses on progressive training in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Tap. 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.
Petrichor is looking for dancers who would benefit from an extra challenge and additional performance opportunities. Starbound Dancers have great attitudes and love showing up for class.
Required Classes:
- 1 level 1 Ballet Class
- 1 level 1 Jazz/Tap
- 1 team rehearsal
- Optional Level 1 Modern (highly recommended class)
- 2 choreography workshops (one summer, one winter)
Benefits:
- Performance in the Nutcracker Production
- Team Gala Showcase
- Multiple dances in the spring recital.
- Access to team apparel
The Dreamcatcher Dance Team is a Level II dance team that focuses on progressive training in Ballet, Jazz, and Modern. 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 .
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.
Required Classes:
- 2 Ballet classes
- 1 Modern class
- 1 Team rehearsal
- 1 Leaps/Turns
- Summer and Winter choreography workshop
Benefits:
- Performance in Nutcracker Production
- Team Gala Showcase
- 1 convention
- 1 dance festival
- 1 professional dance concert performance
- Skill evaluations
- Multiple dances in the spring recital
- Access to team apparel
Registration is offered year-round.
Ensemble is an intermediate level dance team that focuses on progressive training in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, & Modern. 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 .
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.
Required Classes:
- 1 Ballet/Pre-pointe class
- 1 Modern class
- 1 Jazz leaps/turns class
- 1 Team Rehearsal
- 1 Ballet Rehearsal
- 2 elective classes (Contemporary, Acro, or Hip Hop)
- Summer and winter Choreography workshops
- Dallas Black Dance Theatre Summer Intensive
Benefits:
- Performance in Nutcracker Production
- Team Gala Showcase
- 1 convention and 1 dance festival
- Attend professional dance concert performance
- Skill evaluations
- Multiple dances in the spring recital
- Access to team apparel
The Bitty Boppers is a Primary Level Hip Hop team that focuses on building up dancers who love to perform. We do this by creating foundations in 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.
Petrichor is looking for dancers who would benefit from an extra challenge and additional performance opportunities. Ricochet Dancers have great attitudes and love showing up for class. This team aims to help dancers build camaraderie, teamwork, and a sense of belonging.
Required Classes:
- Team only Hip Hop class
- 1 Summer Choreography Workshop
- 1 Winter Choreography Workshop
Benefits:
- Perform in Holiday Hip Hop Show
- Perform in Team Gala Showcase
- Multiple dances in the Spring Recital
- Access to team apparel
The Ricochet Team is a Level 1 Hip Hop team that focuses on building up dancers who love to perform. We do this by creating foundations in 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.
Petrichor is looking for dancers who would benefit from an extra challenge and additional performance opportunities. Ricochet dancers have great attitudes and love showing up for class. This team aims to help dancers build camaraderie, teamwork, and a sense of belonging.
Required Classes:
- Team only Hip Hop class
- 1 Summer Choreography Workshop
- 1 Winter Choreography Worksop
Benefits:
- Perform in Holiday Hip Hop Show
- Perform in Team Gala Showcase
- Multiple dances in the Spring Recital
- Access to team apparel
- 2 in state regional competitions
- Optional Summer Nationals Competition
Beatz Crew is a Level 2 Hip Hop team that focuses on building up dancers who love to perform. We do this by creating foundations in 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.
Petrichor is looking for dancers who would benefit from an extra challenge and additional performance opportunities. Beatz Crew dancers have great attitudes. They thrive when given the opportunity to push themselves to compete and love showing up for class. This team aims to help dancers build camaraderie, teamwork, and a sense of belonging.
Required Classes consist of:
- 2 Hip Hop class
- 1 Team Rehearsal class
- 1 Summer Choreography Workshop
- 1 Winter Choreography Workshop
Benefits:
- Perform in Holiday Hip Hop Show
- Perform in Team Gala Showcase
- Multiple dances in the Spring Recital
- 2 In-State Regional Competitions
- 1 National Competition
- 2 In-State Regional Conventions
- Exclusive access to team apparel
Discovery Crew is an advanced hip hop team that launches dancers beyond the level of community classes. It is a competition team that also focuses on hip hop training, rhythm, strength and conditioning. Students thrive when given the opportunity to push themselves to compete. This team aims to help dancers build camaraderie, teamwork, and a sense of belonging.
This team takes dancing to new heights by bringing the energy and power to Hip Hop dances!
Required Classes:
- 1 Hip Hop class
- 1 acro class
- 1 Team Rehearsal class
- 1 recommended jazz leaps/turns class
- Summer Choreography Workshop
- Winter Choreography Workshop
Benefits:
- Perform in Holiday Hip Hop Show
- Perform in Team Gala Showcase
- Multiple dances in the Spring Recital
- 2 Competitions
- 1 National Competition
- 2 Mandatory Regional Conventions
- Participation in a production competition piece
- Access to exclusive team apparel