urban movement arts philadelphia

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.
*Artwork by Lynnea Holland Weiss and Dan Isaac Bortz

Schedule & Registration

Before purchasing classes:

Read COVID 19 Pandemic Rules and Guidelines (downloadable pdf) or Online here before purchasing in person classes.
For in person class, complete COVID 19 Risk Self Assessment Statement each day you take an in person class.
Students already in the MindBody login system must sign an updated liability waiver.
Consult Class Locations List for outdoor classes.
For online classes: make sure you are have turned on auto-emails from MindBody, in order to receive link to Zoom class.
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online dance class series: september

afro cuban series: bantu dances

For the month of September, Leilani Chirino will be teaching Bantu dances form el Congo including Yuca, Makuta and Palo.
Beginners welcome.
En inglés y español!
THURSDAYS 7 - 8 pm
September 3, 10, 17, 24
Basic includes once/ weekly hour long class + class recordings.
Full includes once/ weekly hour long class + class recordings + two additional sessions / or supplemental videos.
Class size will be capped to support individual attention and collective growth.
October the series will begin a new cycle with a different Afro-Cuban content theme.

stay in touch
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how to start dancing:

Go here if you're feeling like a freaked out beginner. Go here for more info on classes.
The Mindy Body App a convenient way to sign up and pay for classes from your smart phone.
Our "Intro Month" package may return this fall if we are able to safely return to our usual line up of in person classes.