Urban Movement Arts (UMA) welcomes adults of all ages and experience levels to explore Hip Hop, American folk dance, and African Diaspora movement genres.
Our programs and classes bring out the joy of discovering new ways of being and moving in the world.
*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.
*Artwork by Lynnea Holland Weiss and Dan Isaac Bortz
🔥888 sale🔥 $8 drop in classes 👉🏽purchased Aug 1 -8 👈🏽
Yes, you can stockpile! Drop in purchased during this sale can be redeemed through the end of 2019. Link for purchase goes up Aug 1!
how to start dancing:
Come take class! We recommend the Intro Month so you can try all the classes and find your groove. Go here if you're feeling like a freaked out beginner. Go here for more info on classes. You can show up to a class and pay us in person before class. We take cash and major credit cards.
Or you can use the Mind Body App on your phone to register and pay. The Mindy Body App a convenient way to sign up and pay for classes right from your smart phone. Not required, but some people are all about it.
Or you can use the Mind Body App on your phone to register and pay. The Mindy Body App a convenient way to sign up and pay for classes right from your smart phone. Not required, but some people are all about it.
featured classes
twerk twerk twerk twerk! with foxy rock
swing dance with ragtag empire!
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Lindy Hop with Ragtag Empire
Sundays 5:30 - 6: 30 pm | Fundamentals or Intermediate-ish (classes run concurrently in different studios) 6 Week Series starts August 25th Includes: 2 free drop in UMA classes of any style 6 weeks of instruction with lots of individual attention Pizza party practice on last day of class. Classes are taught by dancers active in the Lindy Hop scene, who are always expanding their range of teaching tools and Lindy techniques. Lindy Hop teaches body awareness, rhythm, improvisation, and social skills. Great for those who are brand new as well as more experienced dancers. Follow @ragtag_empire for teacher details! |
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Beginner Swing: $65/ 6 WEEK SERIES REGISTER ONLINE !
This class is for total beginners! It's okay to feel like you have two left feet. Ragtag teaches the original Swing dance, otherwise known as Lindy Hop. Lindy Hop was created by young black teenagers in Harlem in the 1930's. It is danced with a partner to classic big band music, swampy New Orleans jazz , or even Motown. Ragtag encourages new dancers to choose to learn either leading or following (regardless of gender). No partner necessary for class; all our classes rotate partners constantly because learning happens more quickly and it's more fun! |
Intermediate-ish Swing : $65/ 6 WEEK SERIES REGISTER ONLINE !
This series approaches improving lindy hop dancing by paying close attention to the specific strengths and weaknesses of everyone in class. The difficulty level will accommodate a range of previous experience. Topics may include: strengthening and stylizing swing outs, tandem & collegiate Charleston, musicality, and parts of the California Routine (a historical Lindy Hop choreography). This course is designed to help students develop freer and complex dancing, as well as lots of agency and independence as a swing dance student! If you’re not sure if you're the right level, just ask! |
Hip Hop for two left with vince johnson
Do you wanna dance but are nervous about starting? Even if you feel like you have 'two left feet' you CAN learn to dance if you're willing to try! This class will provide folks with mechanics needed for all of these stand-up hip hop dances. All folks looking for introductory pace for hip hop/house/funk styles should come to this class!
Beg/Int Breaking with Jerry Valme
Fridays 7:15 - 8:15 pm
Breaking ("breakdance") classes for adult beginners are hard to find. Valme is a legendary B'Boy and a personal trainer. Don't be intimidated: he creating a welcoming environment for breakers of all ages and abilities. Whether you're looking for a fun workout or ready or training to get into the cipher, Valme can get you there.
Breaking ("breakdance") classes for adult beginners are hard to find. Valme is a legendary B'Boy and a personal trainer. Don't be intimidated: he creating a welcoming environment for breakers of all ages and abilities. Whether you're looking for a fun workout or ready or training to get into the cipher, Valme can get you there.
Afro Cuban with leilani chirino
To get a feel for the beautiful music you'll be dancing to, enjoy one of Leilani's playlists (click bottom above). In class, you'll learn to isolate different parts of your body and create polyrhythms. ¿Hablas español? Leilani es bilingue! Su familia es cubana :)
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parties & performances
September 7* & 8, 21 & 22 | 7 pm
You Are Not a Shining Star, Philadelphia Fringe Festival
Created by Mark "Metal" Wong and Vince Johnson
Sept 7
*In Da Uma DANCE PARTY. 9 pm til ???
September 13 & 14 | 9 pm
Fire in the Sky, Philadelphia Fringe Festival
A trio of performances: Created by Maddie & Kayla, Haylee Warner, Queenz Collective
You Are Not a Shining Star, Philadelphia Fringe Festival
Created by Mark "Metal" Wong and Vince Johnson
Sept 7
*In Da Uma DANCE PARTY. 9 pm til ???
September 13 & 14 | 9 pm
Fire in the Sky, Philadelphia Fringe Festival
A trio of performances: Created by Maddie & Kayla, Haylee Warner, Queenz Collective
Vince Johnson, Denzel Thompson, and Mark Wong doing...???...at a Philly Kerplop performance Summer 2018. photo: lily kind
featured practice playlist
Riot has compiled an epic list of funky tunes for practicing Locking. You can catch his class Sundays 2:30 - 3:30 pm.
