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UMA Updated Mask Policy- Effective 7/26/21
1. Masks are optional for vaccinated individuals. We ask that individuals that are interested in participating without masks provide an official documentation that proves full vaccination. Individuals who wish to participate without a mask will be required to show proof of vaccination before every class at UMA. Photos of vaccination cards are allowed. This is updated from our previous policy that only required people to provide proof once. People that are not able to provide proof of vaccination before their class are asked to wears masks while participating at UMA.
2. Unvaccinated individuals are required to wear masks during classes inside at UMA.
Teachers will be enforcing this requirement throughout classes. If an individual is unable or unwilling to wear a mask for the duration of the class tehy will be asked to leave. This current formation of policy is temporary at UMA. Our current approach is designed to be a transition period. It is our goal to move towards full relaxation of mask mandates and other related COVID policies. So we hope that you will be patient in our effort to move collectively in this direction. Our hope is that we will reach yet another significant milestone between July and August.
1. Masks are optional for vaccinated individuals. We ask that individuals that are interested in participating without masks provide an official documentation that proves full vaccination. Individuals who wish to participate without a mask will be required to show proof of vaccination before every class at UMA. Photos of vaccination cards are allowed. This is updated from our previous policy that only required people to provide proof once. People that are not able to provide proof of vaccination before their class are asked to wears masks while participating at UMA.
2. Unvaccinated individuals are required to wear masks during classes inside at UMA.
Teachers will be enforcing this requirement throughout classes. If an individual is unable or unwilling to wear a mask for the duration of the class tehy will be asked to leave. This current formation of policy is temporary at UMA. Our current approach is designed to be a transition period. It is our goal to move towards full relaxation of mask mandates and other related COVID policies. So we hope that you will be patient in our effort to move collectively in this direction. Our hope is that we will reach yet another significant milestone between July and August.
Latin Dance Party!
Join Laurel for a beginner lesson in salsa and bachata followed by a night of social dancing! Practice what you've learned in a club-like environment!
Friday, July 30th
8:30-9:30 Lesson
9:30-Midnight Social dancing!
BYOB
Friday, July 30th
8:30-9:30 Lesson
9:30-Midnight Social dancing!
BYOB
$40 Intro Month Special!
Get unlimited in-person classes for 1 month with this special offer!
Your Intro Month begins at time of purchase and expires 1 month after purchase.
For all students new to UMA!
Available for purchase from July 1- 31
Your Intro Month begins at time of purchase and expires 1 month after purchase.
For all students new to UMA!
Available for purchase from July 1- 31
UMA House head series!
In da lab: wednesdsays JULY 7-AUGUST 25TH
Refine your identity within House Dance through training sessions led by :
Tyger B, Virgil ‘Lil O’ Gadson, and Ron Wood
Every Wednesday from 8-9pm at UMA
Tyger B, Virgil ‘Lil O’ Gadson, and Ron Wood
Every Wednesday from 8-9pm at UMA
In Da Lab series is best for individuals who are at an intermediate level and above. If you are below this level, we only suggest that you sign up if you have devoted practice in house dance or street dance freestyle. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions on whether this is a good series for you to participate in. This series is an opportunity where UMA is dedicated to giving its community members, specifically its house heads, an intimate, personalized and focused training environment. We are taking an additional step to invest in house heads and hope that you all join up for this experience.
Pricing:
Members
$15 for Single Card
$100 for 8 Class Card
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Non- Members
$20 for Single Card
$140 for 8 Class Card
Members
$15 for Single Card
$100 for 8 Class Card
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Non- Members
$20 for Single Card
$140 for 8 Class Card
In Da lab w/ virgil 'lil' o' gadson
July 21, July 28 and Aug 4th
Go In Da Lab w/ Virgl ‘Lil’ O’ Gadson, here he will present in depth lessons on creativity, image making, expressivity and storytelling within house dance freestyle. Lil’ O is masterful at conveying ideas and messages when he dances. Whenever he dances, he presents a moment that is about so much more than just the movement. When he dances, he transposes histories, shared understandings and relatable ideas that are drawn from his interpretations of the music. In his series, Lil’ O will share methods that any dancer can use to express their own authentic meanings through their dance. His classes will teach students how to paint, using the music a color for its canvas, the body.Go In Da Lab with Lil O and level up your house dance freestyle.
in da lab w/ ron wood
Aug 11, 18th and 25th
Go In Da w/ Ron Wood, where he will present in depth lessons on ground moves in house dance. Along with being known for grooves and fancy footwork standing up, house dance has a robust vocabulary of acrobatics and ground moves. Loft’n is a style that has often been referred to as the foundation of house’s floorwork, including dolphin dives, spins and micro-acrobatics. Many house dancers also take influence from break dance and capoeira. The distinguishing characteristic of house ground moves are that they are down with smoothness and flavor. Ron Wood is one of Philly's most distinguished house dancers that features a style that uses ground moves. But anyone that is an aficionado of house, can confirm that Ron’s command of ground movements holds a global level of distinguishment. Ron will show students his signature techniques and transitions. He will teach students pathways into forming their own style using his technique and methods. Training in series will help anyone to become a more dynamic dancer. Go In Da Lab with Ron Wood and level up your house dance freestyle.
Latin Partner Dance classes this summer!
Registration has closed. Stay tuned for more partner dance series with Laurel!
Youth Summer camp outreach program!
MoveMakers Philly is our affiliated youth program. MoveMakers Philly and UMA are financially tied- so supporting one organization supports the other. Dope! Each year MoveMakers Philly has a summer camp that includes dance classes, arts and technology classes, games and more. You can find out more about MoveMakers Philly's summer camp program here.
This year, we are introducing a summer camp outreach program:
This year, we are introducing a summer camp outreach program:
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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