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:
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$10 off Intro month during fringe season!
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featured classes
New: intro to grooves with Ben Baker
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Tai Chi
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Beginner Lindy Hop | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | $65/6 WEEK SERIES REGISTER ONLINE !
Lindy Hop 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! |
swing Dance with ragtag empire!
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Intermediate-ish Swing | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | : $65/6 WEEK SERIES REGISTER ONLINE !
Mary & Nick bring you the need to know skills and drills to keep advancing your dancing.
Mary & Nick bring you the need to know skills and drills to keep advancing your dancing.
salsa & BAchata with laurel card
starts September 8
Sundays
2:00 - 3:00 pm Beginner Salsa
This 8 week course is for the absolute beginner or those that improve their foundation. This course will give you all you need to know about the foundation of Salsa dancing: your basics, timing, dance positions, leading and following, footwork and turns. The course is designed to progress and to build each week. Each class we will take the time to really understand the steps and what the body is doing so we can build muscle memory. Most importantly let’s remember to have fun!
3:00 - 4:00 pm Beginner Bachata
Bachata originated in the Dominican Republic but is danced world wide. Traditional Bachata is done with 3 steps and a tap on 4. This class will give you your Bachata foundation: your basics, timing, dance positions, leading and following and footwork. This course is designed to progress and build each week.
4:00 - 5:00 pm Adv. Bed. Salsa
In this class we will build on the basics you learned in the beginner series. You will be taught more challenging patterns and combinations. We will work on leading & following techniques, styling and how to add these into your Salsa turn patterns. The only requirement is that you have completed the 8 week beginner series (preferably a few times) and have a good foundation and understanding of timing, know how to lead/follow inside and outside turns, cross-body leads, as well as combinations using these tools.
$75 individual sign up | $125 partner sign up. REGISTER ONLINE.
Every series includes:
2:00 - 3:00 pm Beginner Salsa
This 8 week course is for the absolute beginner or those that improve their foundation. This course will give you all you need to know about the foundation of Salsa dancing: your basics, timing, dance positions, leading and following, footwork and turns. The course is designed to progress and to build each week. Each class we will take the time to really understand the steps and what the body is doing so we can build muscle memory. Most importantly let’s remember to have fun!
3:00 - 4:00 pm Beginner Bachata
Bachata originated in the Dominican Republic but is danced world wide. Traditional Bachata is done with 3 steps and a tap on 4. This class will give you your Bachata foundation: your basics, timing, dance positions, leading and following and footwork. This course is designed to progress and build each week.
4:00 - 5:00 pm Adv. Bed. Salsa
In this class we will build on the basics you learned in the beginner series. You will be taught more challenging patterns and combinations. We will work on leading & following techniques, styling and how to add these into your Salsa turn patterns. The only requirement is that you have completed the 8 week beginner series (preferably a few times) and have a good foundation and understanding of timing, know how to lead/follow inside and outside turns, cross-body leads, as well as combinations using these tools.
$75 individual sign up | $125 partner sign up. REGISTER ONLINE.
Every series includes:
- 1 free drop in
- 1 free practice party, happens once per month at UMA
- 1 Discounted private lesson $60 / 1 hour
parties & performances
September 20th
Salsa Practice Party
Featuring performances by Leilani & Michael (Cuban Salsa), and Jaime and Laurel (Bachata) and more!
8:00pm - Lesson with Laurel Card
$12 online/$15 at door
BYOB
DJ Valentine @dj_valentine_flores
Salsa Practice Party
Featuring performances by Leilani & Michael (Cuban Salsa), and Jaime and Laurel (Bachata) and more!
8:00pm - Lesson with Laurel Card
$12 online/$15 at door
BYOB
DJ Valentine @dj_valentine_flores
September 7* & 8, 21 & 22 | 7 pm
You Are Not a Shining Star, Philadelphia Fringe Festival Created by Mark "Metal" Wong and Vince Johnson |
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. Check out his 'Lockness playlist on UMA's Spotify!
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