We currently offer classes in-studio. We also offer certain live streamed classes as an alternative option!
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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!
Holiday Schedule
We are closed December 23- 26
Open December 27- 30
Closed December 31- Jan 1
And then normal after that!
We are closed December 23- 26
Open December 27- 30
Closed December 31- Jan 1
And then normal after that!
Pop Up heels class with sophiann!
Join Sophiann Mahalia for a Special Pop Up Heels Class
December 13th
8-9pm
Register through our schedule page
December 13th
8-9pm
Register through our schedule page
Virgil gadson takes over contemporary fusion!
Catch him the following dates:
Saturday Dec. 11th | 1:00-2:00pm
Saturday Dec 18th | 1:00-2:00pm
You might only know him from his hip hop classes, but believe it or not, Virgil can hold it down in the contemporary field. Check him out on So You Think You Can Dance below!
Register through our schedule page
Saturday Dec. 11th | 1:00-2:00pm
Saturday Dec 18th | 1:00-2:00pm
You might only know him from his hip hop classes, but believe it or not, Virgil can hold it down in the contemporary field. Check him out on So You Think You Can Dance below!
Register through our schedule page
Lindy Hop series at uma!
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)
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
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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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 |
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.
dinner and Dessert
Dinner and Dessert is a bi-weekly, rotating class card special. We will offer various 2-class combos for $20. The menu changes every other week and you have 2 chances to make it to the class combo you desire. You'll be able to see what's on the menu through our newsletter and website homepage. Specials will be announced Wednesday and must be purchased before they change over in 2 weeks.
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)
&
7:00-8:00 Vinyasa Yoga
into
8:00-9:00 Vogue
(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)
&
7:00-8:00 Vinyasa Yoga
into
8:00-9:00 Vogue
(Purchase here)
For ballet training that is accessible for all visit:
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stay in touch
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Kids Dance classes, martial arts, and music lessons!
Check out our community partners.
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
Urban Movement Arts (UMA) welcomes adults of all ages and experience levels to explore wellness, dance, and performance.
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