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.
The Petrichor Dance Connection 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.
DANCERELLAS REQUIRED CLASSES
- Dancerella TEAM ONLY class (1.5 hr class)
- Nutcracker Summer Workshop
**Highly recommend (45 min Acro class)
DANCERELLAS BENEFITS
- Performance in the Nutcracker Production
- Team Gala Showcase
- Team Spirit Night
- Team Building Events
- Multiple dances in the Spring Recital
- Access to team apparel
The Starbeam 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.
Petrichor Dance Connections looks for dancers who would benefit from an extra challenge and additional performance opportunities. Starbeam Dancers have great attitudes and love showing up for class.
This team aims to help dancers build camaraderie, teamwork, and a sense of belonging through challenging group choreography.
STARBEAMS REQUIRED CLASSES
- 1 hr Ballet class
- 1 hr Jazz/Tap class
- 1 Team Rehearsal class
- 1 hr Level 1 Modern (for 2nd year team members or 9 years old)
- Nutcracker Summer Workshop
**Acro is Highly Recommended
STARBEAMS BENEFITS
- Performance in the Nutcracker Production
- Team Gala Showcase
- Team Spirit Night
- Team Building Events
- 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 Dance Connection 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.
DREAMCATCHERS REQUIRED CLASSES
- x2 1 hr Ballet classes
- 1 hr Modern class
- 1 hr Team class
- 1 hr Jazz Leaps/Turns
- 1 hr Acro/Core strenth
- Summer Choreography Workshops
**Highly recommend extra Leap/Turns class
DREAMCATCHERS BENEFITS
- Performance in Nutcracker Production
- Team Gala Showcase
- 2 In-State Dance Conventions
- 2 Regional competitions
- Team Spirit Night
- Team Building Events
- Acess to team apparel
- Multiple dances in the Spring Recital
- Ballet Testing
- Nationals Competition (Odd Years)
- Summer Intensive
**Optional Dancer Photoshoot
Jr. Ensemble 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 Dance Connection 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.
JR. ENSEMBLE REQUIRED CLASSES
- 1 hr Ballet technique class
- 1.24 Ballet/Pre-pointe class
- 1 hr Modern class
- 1 hr Leap/Turns technique class
- 1 hr Jazz Leaps/Turns class
- 1 hr Team class
- 1 hr Acro class
- 1 hr Elective class (Contemporary, Acro, or Hip Hop)
JR. ENSEMBLE BENEFITS
- Performance in Nutcracker Production
- Team Gala Showcase
- 2 Regional Competitions
- 2 In-State Dance Conventions
- Summer Choreography Workshops
- Summer Dance Intensive
- Ballet Testing
- Team Spirit Night
- Team Building Events
- Multiple dances in Spring Recital
- Dancer Photoshoot
- Access to team apparel
- Nationals Competition (Odd Years)
The Groove Crew Hip Hop Team 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 Dance Connection is looking for dancers who would benefit from an extra challenge and additional performance opportunities. Groove Crew Dancers have great attitudes and love showing up for class. This team aims to help dancers build camaraderie, teamwork, and a sense of belonging.
GROOVE CREW REQUIRED CLASSES
- 45 min Preimary Hip Hop class
- 1 hr Team only Hip Hop class
- 1 Summer Choreography Workshop
GROOVE CREW BENEFITS
- Perform in Holiday Hip Hop Show
- Perform in Team Gala Showcase
- Team Spirit Night
- Team Building Events
- 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 Dance Connection 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.
RICOCHET REQUIRED CLASSES
- 1.75 HR Team only Hip Hop class
- 1 Elective class
- 1 Summer Choreography Workshop
**Acro recommended
RICOCHET BENEFITS
- Perform in Holiday Hip Hop Show
- 2 Regional Competitions
- Team Spirit Night
- Team Building Events
- Perform in Team Gala Showcase
- Multiple dances in the Spring Recital
- Access to team apparel
- Nationals Competition (Odd Years)
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 Dance Connection 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.
BEATZ CREW REQUIRED CLASSES
- 1 hr Hip Hop 2 class
- 1 hr Team Rehearsal class
- x2 1 hr Elective class
- 1 Summer Choreography Workshop
BEATZ CREW BENEFITS
- Perform in Holiday Hip Hop Show
- Perform in Team Gala Showcase
- Team Spirit Night
- Team Building Events
- Multiple dances in the Spring Recital
- 2 In-State Competitions
- 2 In-State Dance Conventions
- Exclusive access to team apparel
- Nationals Competition (Odd Years)
Discovery Crew is an intermediate 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!
DISCOVERY CREW REQUIRED CLASSES
- 1 Hip Hop class
- 1 Team Rehearsal class
- x2 1 hr Elective class
- Summer Choreography Workshop
DISCOVERY CREW BENEFITS
- Perform in Holiday Hip Hop Show
- Perform in Team Gala Showcase
- Team Spirit Night
- Team Building Events
- Multiple dances in the Spring Recital
- 2Â Regional Competitions
- 2 In-State Dance Conventions
- Master Class
- National Competition (Odd Years)
- Access to exclusive team apparel