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
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 just 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.
2020 SPECIAL: $30 for 30 days Intro Month
Save $10 on an Intro Month!
available for purchase Jan 1 -31. good for 30 days from date of purchase
featured classes
NEW CLASS: Hip Hop TYGER B
starting Sunday Jan 5 & Tuesday Jan 28
Sundays 4:30-5:30 pm & Tuesdays 7-8 pm
EEEEEEEEKKK we're so thrilled to launch regular classes with Tyger. We're very lucky to have him. Check it out!
starting Sunday Jan 5 & Tuesday Jan 28
Sundays 4:30-5:30 pm & Tuesdays 7-8 pm
EEEEEEEEKKK we're so thrilled to launch regular classes with Tyger. We're very lucky to have him. Check it out!
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Hoop Workshops Gabrielle Revlock!
January 14 & 21 | 7-8 pm Gabrielle is an acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and one of a kind mover. She's offering a special hooping workshop, two weeks in a row. Her class uses a hula hoop as a tool to activate the body, cultivating body-awareness and inviting play. This class will be a workout. A fun workout! This is a dance class! We will use the hoop to bring awareness to time, space, energy, rhythm and composition creating mesmerizing and spontaneous dances.All genders, and levels of experience with dance or hooping welcome to participate. This class is for adults but focused students over age 13 are welcome to join. Hoops will be provided but feel free to bring your own. |
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swing Dance with ragtag empire!
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salsa & BAchata | 8 week series with laurel card
Next Series: Feb 2- March 22
All 8 WEEK SERIES INCLUDE: 1 FREE DROP IN with Laurel (Solo Salsa or Solo Bachata) + discount on PRIVATE LESSON.
$75 Individual per series
$125 Partner Registration per series
See Class Descriptions for more info on content and levels.
$75 Individual per series
$125 Partner Registration per series
See Class Descriptions for more info on content and levels.
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SUNDAYS
2:00 - 3:00 pm Beginner Salsa 1 3:00 - 4:00 pm Beginner Salsa 2 Individual Registration Partner Registration 4:00 - 5:00 pm Adv. Beg. Salsa Individual Registration Partner Registration |
Tai Chi 12 Week Series with tom updegrove
Sign up Now!
Wednesdays 7:30 pm
February 5th - April 22nd
live forever, be present, prevent injury, clear your mind, meditate in motion.
more about Tom, our incredible teacher, here.
Did you know we have weekly drop in QiGong classes at 6:30 pm.
Wednesdays 7:30 pm
February 5th - April 22nd
live forever, be present, prevent injury, clear your mind, meditate in motion.
more about Tom, our incredible teacher, here.
Did you know we have weekly drop in QiGong classes at 6:30 pm.
Funk in Focus : Popping Workshop
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Saturday, February 8th | 7:15 - 9:30 pm with Rashaad Pearson (Assassins Crew / Urban Artistry) Saturday February 8th 5:45 - 7:15 PM $20 online/ $25 at the door All Levels. He's back by popular demand. (pun intended.) Come learn from one of the realist. STAY FOR THE CYPHER 7:15 - 9:30 pm Award for Best in Cypher: Cash Prize of $75 $5 for Cypher only (pay at the door) |
parties & performances
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Lill i an Ransijn: Arist in Residence showingFriday 1/25 & Saturday 1/26 | 8 pm
Tickets at the door $10 Lilli Rasijn, winter AIR, shows her cumulative works in progress with some amazing collaborators. Lilli has been playing at the overlap of grief and sensuality. More about Lilli and her work here. |
Jammin On The One : Popping Cypher
Saturday, February 8th | 7:15 - 9:30 pm
hosted by Rashad & Vince
Free for workshop participants (see above!)
Award for Best in Cypher: Cash Prize of $75
$5 for Cypher only (pay at the door)
Exhibition Battles
Feature Showcases
hosted by Rashad & Vince
Free for workshop participants (see above!)
Award for Best in Cypher: Cash Prize of $75
$5 for Cypher only (pay at the door)
Exhibition Battles
Feature Showcases
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salsa & Bachata party
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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. Check out his 'Lockness playlist on UMA's Spotify!
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