announcement on price updates

Thanks for an amazing year of growth and friendship through dance. Options for engagement at UMA have evolved tremendously since 2017. What originally started as a program where I taught more than 80% of classes with a few support teachers has grown to where I only teach a handful of classes each week. I am extremely proud and amazed by how our organization has become a hub for robust engagement with dance. 

UMA has emphasized a business model that allows dedicated dance learning to be an affordable pursuit. The result is a community of people at various different stages in life and socio-economic backgrounds. We are proud when we hear students comment that the prices are good and make sense for them. 

We opened in 2017 with drop in prices set at $15 and we’ve held true to this even through the challenges of COVID. We are fortunate that we’ve been able to adhere to our values. And we credit our ability to sustain our dedicated community of dancers. 

As we enter UMA’s 8th year of operation, conditions have developed to where sustaining our original rates is no longer possible. The cost of operating our school has gone up due to inflation. Additionally, as the programs have evolved the cost of staffing has grown too. We also have goals of improving our space both structurally and aesthetically. 

We’ve grappled with the decision of raising prices. It has not been an easy choice. As we move in this direction, we are doubling down on providing you an unbeatable experience that goes beyond the class. We are invested in continuing to be a thriving third space for culture and friendships to glow and blossom. 

We also hope that the changes will encourage participants to seek memberships, special programs and class cards. These are all options that express deeper engagement and commitment to the school. There are a number of new membership options as well as special class programs that come with perks. More people engaging in these more substantive ways with UMA broadens and strengthens our foundation.  We will also continue to run drop-in specials from time to time that will provide discounts from our new prices, so stack up when these become available. 

We hope you understand our path forward. We thank you for all of the support you’ve given over the years and we look forward to reaching a decade of UMA with you over the next few years. 

-Vincent Johnson, Founder/ Director

UMA Price Update
Effective Jan 1, 2025

Drop Ins: $19
5 Class Cards: $75

Stays the same:
Standard Membership: $120/mo
Discounted Membership (for students, teachers, artists, under 26, seniors and vets): $100/mo
One Month Unlimited Membership: $135