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UMA Updated Mask Policy- Effective 8/23/21
MASKS REQUIRED FOR ALL. We will be moving back to requiring masks for everyone while in the building. Previously we have allowed vaccinated folks to take their masks off in class if they provided proof of vaccination. Moving forward, we will no longer be checking proof of vaccination. In order to stay in compliance with the city's mandates, we will require masks for everyone attending classes.
We hope that these steps will help us protect our community. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding!
MASKS REQUIRED FOR ALL. We will be moving back to requiring masks for everyone while in the building. Previously we have allowed vaccinated folks to take their masks off in class if they provided proof of vaccination. Moving forward, we will no longer be checking proof of vaccination. In order to stay in compliance with the city's mandates, we will require masks for everyone attending classes.
We hope that these steps will help us protect our community. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding!
Yoga, but like... not 'yoga' series
REGISTRATION FOR ALEX'S FEBRUARY and MARCH SESSIONS IS NOW OPEN!
FEBRUARY SERIES: HIPS & SPLITS
Feb 7- Feb 28th
Mondays from 7-8pm
Pricing: $80 for the series
SIGN UP FOR BOTH FEB AND MARCH AND GET 10% OFF MARCH SERIES BY EMAILING kayla@urbanmovementarts.com
We will continue exploring hip mobility and flexibility conditioning in our February series: Hips & Splits. “Splits?!? I can’t even touch my friggin toes!” Yo, relax. This is still for beginners. ‘Splits’ doesn’t mean necessarily that you are guaranteed to drop that jawn to the floor. It’s more of exploring the essential aspects of hip flexor and hamstring flexibility in order to provide you the foundation to possibly attain the splits one day. Along the way, you may notice you can touch your toes more easily, decrease back pain, and all sorts of little treasures!
For those who already have this party trick, you may find this series is helpful in maintaining your splits, increasing the integrity of the position, and expanding your ability to explore variations.
Let's build some strong, supple, and sustainable hips and splits!
Feb 7- Feb 28th
Mondays from 7-8pm
Pricing: $80 for the series
SIGN UP FOR BOTH FEB AND MARCH AND GET 10% OFF MARCH SERIES BY EMAILING kayla@urbanmovementarts.com
We will continue exploring hip mobility and flexibility conditioning in our February series: Hips & Splits. “Splits?!? I can’t even touch my friggin toes!” Yo, relax. This is still for beginners. ‘Splits’ doesn’t mean necessarily that you are guaranteed to drop that jawn to the floor. It’s more of exploring the essential aspects of hip flexor and hamstring flexibility in order to provide you the foundation to possibly attain the splits one day. Along the way, you may notice you can touch your toes more easily, decrease back pain, and all sorts of little treasures!
For those who already have this party trick, you may find this series is helpful in maintaining your splits, increasing the integrity of the position, and expanding your ability to explore variations.
Let's build some strong, supple, and sustainable hips and splits!
MARCH SERIES: LOWER BODY FLOWS
March 7- March 28th
Mondays from 7-8pm
Pricing: $80 for the series
SIGN UP FOR BOTH FEB AND MARCH AND GET 10% OFF MARCH SERIES BY EMAILING kayla@urbanmovementarts.com
If you slept on the first two months of the YBL…NY hip series, I feel sorry for you. But it’s all good because now is your LAST CHANCE to see what it’s all about! If January was the hors d’oeuvres, and February was the main course, then this month is the dessert! It’s time to enjoy the juicy fruits of your flexibility labor!
We will finish up our lower body series by exploring dynamic hip flows that integrate a broad base of sustainable pathways of moving the lower body through space with power and flow while challenging balance, flexibility, strength, and coordination. Learning ways to move on the floor as well as coming in and out of the floor. All with the aim of serving your personal movement practice either on the mat or on the dance floor. “Ah, man!! I totally missed out on the earlier series! It’s probably too late to try this out, right?” WRONG!!! It’s never too late to work on improving your mobility. Time to dive in :)
March 7- March 28th
Mondays from 7-8pm
Pricing: $80 for the series
SIGN UP FOR BOTH FEB AND MARCH AND GET 10% OFF MARCH SERIES BY EMAILING kayla@urbanmovementarts.com
If you slept on the first two months of the YBL…NY hip series, I feel sorry for you. But it’s all good because now is your LAST CHANCE to see what it’s all about! If January was the hors d’oeuvres, and February was the main course, then this month is the dessert! It’s time to enjoy the juicy fruits of your flexibility labor!
We will finish up our lower body series by exploring dynamic hip flows that integrate a broad base of sustainable pathways of moving the lower body through space with power and flow while challenging balance, flexibility, strength, and coordination. Learning ways to move on the floor as well as coming in and out of the floor. All with the aim of serving your personal movement practice either on the mat or on the dance floor. “Ah, man!! I totally missed out on the earlier series! It’s probably too late to try this out, right?” WRONG!!! It’s never too late to work on improving your mobility. Time to dive in :)
The uma dip
REGISTRATION FOR THE UMA DIP FEBRUARY SESSION IS NOW OPEN!
BEGINNERS! Calling on you!
The UMA Dip is a program designed for folks that have absolutely no dance experience and would enjoy a comprehensive on-board type of experience. This is also an excellent program for individuals who are interested in developing better connection and control with their bodies.
The UMA Dip is a program designed for folks that have absolutely no dance experience and would enjoy a comprehensive on-board type of experience. This is also an excellent program for individuals who are interested in developing better connection and control with their bodies.
Lindy Hop series at uma!
SERIES REGISTRATION CLOSED
January 9th- February 27th
Sundays from 4:30-5:30 for both beginner and intermediate (in 2 different studios)
8 lessons in Beginner or Intermediate Lindy Hop Partnering
Pricing: $120 for the series
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LEVEL BREAKDOWN:
Beginner Level:
This beginner series is here for both the brand new and the new-ish to learn the foundational skills needed to Lindy Hop. We will focus on 6 and 8 count moves that everyone needs to know, and how to have fun dancing to any kind of swing music!
Intermediate Level:
This intermediate level series is for those who want to take their lindy foundations up a notch! We will focus on more complex moves, getting comfy with higher tempos, and connecting to the music and your own creative style.
*Intermediate students will participate in a level check on the first week of the series. This is done to ensure that all students are in the class where they can learn and achieve the most. Students will dance with multiple partners, and will be expected to comfortably execute the following moves at 160 BPM:
-Swing out
-8 count lindy circle
-Basic side by side charleston
-Charleston kick-up
-Tuck turn
-Inside turn
-Send out
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REGISTRATION:
1) All participants must sign up under their own account (couples cannot purchase together)
2) Select which level and role (lead/ follow) you would like to take and purchase the class using the buttons below
3) Sign into EACH class through MindBody or our Schedule Page (search the day of the class on the calendar and click "BOOK" on the right hand side across from the class listing)
January 9th- February 27th
Sundays from 4:30-5:30 for both beginner and intermediate (in 2 different studios)
8 lessons in Beginner or Intermediate Lindy Hop Partnering
Pricing: $120 for the series
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LEVEL BREAKDOWN:
Beginner Level:
This beginner series is here for both the brand new and the new-ish to learn the foundational skills needed to Lindy Hop. We will focus on 6 and 8 count moves that everyone needs to know, and how to have fun dancing to any kind of swing music!
Intermediate Level:
This intermediate level series is for those who want to take their lindy foundations up a notch! We will focus on more complex moves, getting comfy with higher tempos, and connecting to the music and your own creative style.
*Intermediate students will participate in a level check on the first week of the series. This is done to ensure that all students are in the class where they can learn and achieve the most. Students will dance with multiple partners, and will be expected to comfortably execute the following moves at 160 BPM:
-Swing out
-8 count lindy circle
-Basic side by side charleston
-Charleston kick-up
-Tuck turn
-Inside turn
-Send out
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REGISTRATION:
1) All participants must sign up under their own account (couples cannot purchase together)
2) Select which level and role (lead/ follow) you would like to take and purchase the class using the buttons below
3) Sign into EACH class through MindBody or our Schedule Page (search the day of the class on the calendar and click "BOOK" on the right hand side across from the class listing)
Latin Partner Dance series with Laurel card
SERIES REGISTRATION CLOSED
JAN 4th- FEB 24th
8 Lesson in Salsa Partnering and 8 Lessons in Bachata Partnering
Pricing: $139 for 8 classes
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Levels Offered: Fundamentals and Advanced Beginner
Level Breakdown:
Fundamentals: The fundamental level class is an 8 week series for the absolute beginner with little to no experience. This is a progressive series, each class building from the prior one, intended to give you the fundamentals (timing, basic steps, lead and follow, shines, turns and combos) and confidence to build your first steps as a Salsa and Bachata dancer. It's the perfect course to get you ready for the dance floor. NO experience necessary. Students as instructed as a group with rotating partners.
Advanced Beginner: The advanced beginner class will build upon your basic fundamentals. You will be introduced to more challenging patterns and combos. Each week we progressively add on new steps building up to a full combo on the fourth week. This will leave you with a longer combo of steps for you to continue to practice and get into your muscle memory. The only requirement to join in on this class is that you have taken a complete Fundamentals series at least once (preferably a few times) NO partner is required or necessary. Students are instructed as a group with rotating partners.
NOTE: Only participants who have taken the Fundamentals (or an equivalent entry level partner class) with Laurel previously AT LEAST once may sign up for the Advanced Beginner Level.
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JAN 4th- FEB 24th
8 Lesson in Salsa Partnering and 8 Lessons in Bachata Partnering
Pricing: $139 for 8 classes
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Levels Offered: Fundamentals and Advanced Beginner
Level Breakdown:
Fundamentals: The fundamental level class is an 8 week series for the absolute beginner with little to no experience. This is a progressive series, each class building from the prior one, intended to give you the fundamentals (timing, basic steps, lead and follow, shines, turns and combos) and confidence to build your first steps as a Salsa and Bachata dancer. It's the perfect course to get you ready for the dance floor. NO experience necessary. Students as instructed as a group with rotating partners.
Advanced Beginner: The advanced beginner class will build upon your basic fundamentals. You will be introduced to more challenging patterns and combos. Each week we progressively add on new steps building up to a full combo on the fourth week. This will leave you with a longer combo of steps for you to continue to practice and get into your muscle memory. The only requirement to join in on this class is that you have taken a complete Fundamentals series at least once (preferably a few times) NO partner is required or necessary. Students are instructed as a group with rotating partners.
NOTE: Only participants who have taken the Fundamentals (or an equivalent entry level partner class) with Laurel previously AT LEAST once may sign up for the Advanced Beginner Level.
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To Register:
1) All participants must sign up under their own account (couples cannot purchase together)
2) Select which level you would like to attend and purchase the class using the buttons below
3) Sign into the class through MindBody or our Schedule Page (search the day of the class on the calendar and click "BOOK" on the right hand side across from the class listing)
1) All participants must sign up under their own account (couples cannot purchase together)
2) Select which level you would like to attend and purchase the class using the buttons below
3) Sign into the class through MindBody or our Schedule Page (search the day of the class on the calendar and click "BOOK" on the right hand side across from the class listing)
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Salsa Partnering Classes:
Salsa Partnering Fundamentals:
Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm Advanced Beginner Salsa Partnering:
*Requirements: Participant must have completed at least 1 series of the Fundamentals level or have instructor approval Tuesdays 8:00-9:00pm |
Bachata Partnering Classes:
Bachata Partnering Fundamentals:
Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm Advanced Beginner Bachata Partnering:
*Requirements: Participant must have completed at least 1 series of the Fundamentals level or have instructor approval Thursdays 8:00-9:00pm |
dinner and Dessert
Dinner and Dessert is a rotating class card special. We will offer various 2-class combos for $20. You'll be able to see what's on the menu through our newsletter and here!
Standard Menu:
Doesn't rotate- you can count on this special for the foreseeable future!
Mondays:
5:00-6:00 Beginner Solo Salsa
into
6:00-7:00 Mobility and Recovery for Dancers
(Purchase here)
Rotating Special:
Wednesday:
6:00-7:00 Vogue Elements
into 7:00-8:00 Stretch and Flexibility
(Purchase here)
7:00-8:00 Stretch and Flexibility
into 8:00-9:00 Heels Dance
(Purchase here)
Doesn't rotate- you can count on this special for the foreseeable future!
Mondays:
5:00-6:00 Beginner Solo Salsa
into
6:00-7:00 Mobility and Recovery for Dancers
(Purchase here)
Rotating Special:
Wednesday:
6:00-7:00 Vogue Elements
into 7:00-8:00 Stretch and Flexibility
(Purchase here)
7:00-8:00 Stretch and Flexibility
into 8:00-9:00 Heels Dance
(Purchase here)
help underserved youth attend dance classes!
MoveMakers Philly is our affiliated youth program. MoveMakers Philly and UMA are financially tied- so supporting one organization supports the other. Dope! We are launching our 2021/2022 fundraising campaign to help underserved youth attend MoveMakers programming. Check it out below!
Announcing our 2021/2022 Campaign!
I Am The Move! is MoveMakers Philly’s outreach program. We are proud to launch our 2021/2022 outreach program schedule starting with a campaign beginning on Giving Tuesday, November 30th, 2021. For 2021/2022, we have a two part initiative. The first part of this initiative is what will start on Giving Tuesday. Our goal at this stage of fundraising is to raise $7500.
I Am The Move! is MoveMakers Philly’s outreach program. We are proud to launch our 2021/2022 outreach program schedule starting with a campaign beginning on Giving Tuesday, November 30th, 2021. For 2021/2022, we have a two part initiative. The first part of this initiative is what will start on Giving Tuesday. Our goal at this stage of fundraising is to raise $7500.
The donation link is now live! Donate through the link below
*The hyperlink for donation will take you to our fiscal sponsor, ADHK’s PayPal page. You will initially receive a receipt that payment is complete. Soon after, you will receive an email notice that contains information for your tax filing.
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MoveMakers Philly, Hip Hop Fundamentals, Martial Posture, Philly Music Factory, Amy Novinski Ballet
MoveMakers Philly, Hip Hop Fundamentals, Martial Posture, Philly Music Factory, Amy Novinski Ballet
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Our programs and classes bring out the joy of discovering new ways of being and moving in the world.
Mural Artwork by Lynnea Holland Weiss and Dan Isaac Bortz
Our programs and classes bring out the joy of discovering new ways of being and moving in the world.
Mural Artwork by Lynnea Holland Weiss and Dan Isaac Bortz