Join UMA’s new Battle Training Program
Recommended for Advanced Beginners and above
UMA Battle Crew is a program for dancers of various levels that aims to support dancers in reaching their fullest potential.
Competition isn’t the end all be all. But competition when approached properly can offer many benefits. Competition gives us a clear direction. It raises the stakes which can compel us to dig deep. The passion and care required to prepare well for competition sets the stage for us to give all of ourselves, to leave it all on the floor.
UMA Battle Crew will provide a nurturing platform for individuals to push themselves. The Crew is an outlet for going hard in an effort to level up our adaptability and fortify our spirits.
The program is led by Marcus “Epic Phlave” Tucker, one of Philly's most respected dancers. Marcus has coached many street dancers to achieve their personal best. And he is here to do the same for UMA Crew members.
This program will help newer street dancers gain command over their abilities and expand their knowledge. It will support more experienced dancers with refining their technique and their personal voice. All participants will gain tools for making more impact in the scene at large.
UMA Battle Crew is a program for dancers of various levels that aims to support dancers in reaching their fullest potential.
Competition isn’t the end all be all. But competition when approached properly can offer many benefits. Competition gives us a clear direction. It raises the stakes which can compel us to dig deep. The passion and care required to prepare well for competition sets the stage for us to give all of ourselves, to leave it all on the floor.
UMA Battle Crew will provide a nurturing platform for individuals to push themselves. The Crew is an outlet for going hard in an effort to level up our adaptability and fortify our spirits.
The program is led by Marcus “Epic Phlave” Tucker, one of Philly's most respected dancers. Marcus has coached many street dancers to achieve their personal best. And he is here to do the same for UMA Crew members.
This program will help newer street dancers gain command over their abilities and expand their knowledge. It will support more experienced dancers with refining their technique and their personal voice. All participants will gain tools for making more impact in the scene at large.
UPCOMING SERIES: Crew and Team Battles
We are pleased to announce the final iteration of our 2025 season of battle programming. This final battle program series is unlike any of the others previously offered.
That Fall/Winter 2025 UMA Battle Series' theme is Crew and Team Battles, All Styles!
We invite students proficient in any style to join. Core focuses in this series are strategizing within a crew, understanding how to leverage the strengths of each individual crew member and adapting to different musical circumstances leveraging each style.
Here is the breakdown:
There will be two guest instructors present on each class day. Students will be put onto two separate crews with one guest instructor designated as the leader and coach of one of the crews and another teacher/coach for the other.
Once split into two separate crews, students will be put into pairs of two. Each pair of two will be coached to compete in two on two battles on the final battle day.
On the final battle day, to conclude the event, the two full crews will go head to head for the event finale!
Expect other surprises through the series and in the event too.
Stay tuned for the announcement of who will be the guest teachers/crew leaders.
Join for what promises to be an excited finale to 2025's inaugural battle program season.
That Fall/Winter 2025 UMA Battle Series' theme is Crew and Team Battles, All Styles!
We invite students proficient in any style to join. Core focuses in this series are strategizing within a crew, understanding how to leverage the strengths of each individual crew member and adapting to different musical circumstances leveraging each style.
Here is the breakdown:
There will be two guest instructors present on each class day. Students will be put onto two separate crews with one guest instructor designated as the leader and coach of one of the crews and another teacher/coach for the other.
Once split into two separate crews, students will be put into pairs of two. Each pair of two will be coached to compete in two on two battles on the final battle day.
On the final battle day, to conclude the event, the two full crews will go head to head for the event finale!
Expect other surprises through the series and in the event too.
Stay tuned for the announcement of who will be the guest teachers/crew leaders.
Join for what promises to be an excited finale to 2025's inaugural battle program season.
REGISTER THROUGH THE LINK BELOW. IF WE RECEIVE ENOUGH INTEREST, WE WILL FOLLOW UP TO COMPLETE PAYMENT
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS 9/25
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS 9/25
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Schedule:
Crew & Teams Battle Series (All Styles) September 30- November 22 Tuesdays 7-8:30pm Saturdays 4-5:30pm @ 2100 Chestnut Training sessions with coaches culminating in UMA hosted battles |
Tentative Battle Dates
Crew & Teams NOVEMBER 30th |
Pricing
$169.00 for 1 day/week
includes:
-1 Battle Training class/ week throughout the series
-5 Class Card @ location of your choice
-15% off next purchase made within the next 3 months
includes:
-1 Battle Training class/ week throughout the series
-5 Class Card @ location of your choice
-15% off next purchase made within the next 3 months
$209.00 for 2 days/week
inlcudes:
-2 Battle Training classes/ week
-Unlimited membership at the location of your choice for the duration of the series
inlcudes:
-2 Battle Training classes/ week
-Unlimited membership at the location of your choice for the duration of the series
UMA Battle Crew Method
Build comprehensive street dance knowledge: UMA Battle Crew takes inspiration from the idea of a quintessential “Philly Dancer.” Philly dancers are notorious for being knowledgeable and strong across multiple forms and styles. The program features a series if various intensives that deal with a specific form with the intention of giving participants the knowledge and skill to be dope across the street dance spectrum.
Clarity in expectation and criteria: The program aims to challenge the standards for specificity around rules, values and expectations in street dance competition. We aim to be clear with standards, formats and models so that participants are able to pursue clear objectives.
Community centered in order to build each individual: This program is crew before individual. We expect that there will be level disparity. We are devoted to building everyone in the room to achieve their best. The crew succeeds when all feel accomplished and successful.
Historical and Cultural Study: The program will support students with studying historical moments and figures in all of the dance forms. It is through history that we are able to understand archetypes in forms. Dancers will be supported in their journey to be relevant with important historical and current archetypes in the dance forms while developing their own voice.
Training Mindset: This program takes practice beyond the classroom. We support students in learning how to develop a pseudo-athlete mindset. We drill to build skill.
Each One Teach One: This is a program that values collaboration and friendliness.
Build comprehensive street dance knowledge: UMA Battle Crew takes inspiration from the idea of a quintessential “Philly Dancer.” Philly dancers are notorious for being knowledgeable and strong across multiple forms and styles. The program features a series if various intensives that deal with a specific form with the intention of giving participants the knowledge and skill to be dope across the street dance spectrum.
Clarity in expectation and criteria: The program aims to challenge the standards for specificity around rules, values and expectations in street dance competition. We aim to be clear with standards, formats and models so that participants are able to pursue clear objectives.
Community centered in order to build each individual: This program is crew before individual. We expect that there will be level disparity. We are devoted to building everyone in the room to achieve their best. The crew succeeds when all feel accomplished and successful.
Historical and Cultural Study: The program will support students with studying historical moments and figures in all of the dance forms. It is through history that we are able to understand archetypes in forms. Dancers will be supported in their journey to be relevant with important historical and current archetypes in the dance forms while developing their own voice.
Training Mindset: This program takes practice beyond the classroom. We support students in learning how to develop a pseudo-athlete mindset. We drill to build skill.
Each One Teach One: This is a program that values collaboration and friendliness.