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MoveMakers Philly Reports to: MoveMakers Philly Start date/End Date: September or October, 2026 - June 11th, 2027 Position Status: Part-Time Compensation: Starting at $20 per hour Weekly Commitment: 6 hrs standard, but can increase with meetings, events and PSD half days. About Urban Movement Arts / MoveMakers Philly Established in 2015, MoveMakers presents dance education in an innovative way, prioritizing development of character and community at its core. MoveMakers is invested in growing capable and resourceful individuals via a practice that focuses on discipline, respect, compassion, good listening, creativity, team spirit, leadership and personal accountability. For certain, our students hold it down on the dance floor, demonstrating virtuosic command of the dance form. More importantly, they are leaders in their community. Along with dance, MoveMakers via its network affiliates offers music, visual arts, martial arts, parkour and other enrichment activities. Position Summary: MoveMakers is searching for eligible street dance instructors to join the team to offer weekly classes and support with operations in MoveMakers Philly’s role as an OST in the Extended Day/Extended Year Specialized Activity category. MoveMakers Philly street dance instructors should demonstrate strong skills for instructing and leading youth. Teachers should also have a strong command of street dance styles and an understanding of history and culture. Instructors should demonstrate willingness and interest to learn MoveMakers pedagogy. MoveMakers instructors are strong contributors to general OST programming, supporting other staff to provide youth with experiences and enrichment everyday. We are looking for exuberant, inspirational, motivated and friendly people to join the MoveMakers team as dance instructors. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Submit application materials to vince@urbanmovementarts.com. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 14th, 2026.  MoveMakers Philly Reports to: MoveMakers Philly Start date/End Date: September or October, 2026 - June 11th, 2027 Position Status: Part-Time Compensation: Starting at $20 per hour Weekly Commitment: 6 hrs-18 hours standard (depending on the role), but can increase with meetings, events and PSD full day closures. About Urban Movement Arts / MoveMakers Philly Established in 2015, MoveMakers presents dance education in an innovative way, prioritizing development of character and community at its core. MoveMakers is invested in growing capable and resourceful individuals via a practice that focuses on discipline, respect, compassion, good listening, creativity, team spirit, leadership and personal accountability. For certain, our students hold it down on the dance floor, demonstrating virtuosic command of the dance form. More importantly, they are leaders in their community. Along with dance, MoveMakers via its network affiliates offers music, visual arts, martial arts, parkour, STEM and other enrichment activities. Position Summary: MoveMakers is searching for eligible teachers that can develop and lead programs for elementary age students, other than dance. We invite visual artists, musicians, STEM educators, literary educators, sports coaches and others to apply. We are looking for candidates that can offer a skill set that matches the excellence of MoveMakers Street Dance programs. Our goal is to provide youth attending PSD schools with a well rounded after school enrichment experience that supports their overall confidence and growth. For one of the schools that we serve, there is demand for candidates who are conversational or fluent in Spanish. We are looking for exuberant, inspirational, motivated and friendly people to join the MoveMakers team as general enrichment activity instructors. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Submit application materials to vince@urbanmovementarts.com. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 14th, 2026.  Between now and July 5th take advantage of 20% off all Drop Ins, Class Cards, Intro Months, and One Month Unlimited Passes at both locations!
Terms: -Only on sale through 7/5 -Passes are NOT transferrable between locations -Passes activate @ the point of purchase. All of the above passes expire 1 month after purchase -All sales are final Purchase through the links below using the promo code IndepenDANCEday26 -Drop Ins- typically $19, on sale for $15.20 Purchase @ 2100 Chestnut Purchase @ 812 Chestnut -5 Class Cards- typically $75, on sale for $60 Purchase @ 2100 Chestnut Purchase @ 812 Chestnut -One Month Unlimited Pass- typically $150, on sale for $120 Purchase @ 2100 Chestnut Purchase @ 812 Chestnut -2100 Chestnut Intro Month- typically $40 , on sale for $32 (for new clients only!) Purchase @ 2100 Chestnut -812 Chestnut Intro Month- typically $25, on sale for $20 (for new clients only!) Purchase @ 812 Chestnut Register to perform in WORKINONIT Fringe! UMA instructors choreograph on casts of student performers. You can sign up for one piece or multiple!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS 7/8 Sign up for the choreographer's piece that you would like to participate in below. We will contact you to complete payment after 7/8 REHEARSAL DATES: Rehearsals starting July 18th Show Date: Sept 26 @ First Unitarian Church PRICING: MEMBERS $130 Member registration $15 add on NON MEMBERS $160 Non-member registration $25 add on If you are also participating in 'FLOW STATE Fringe Edition', you will receive 25% off both registration REHEARSALS JESS July 18- Sept 19 Saturdays 4:00-5:30pm @ 2100 Chestnut EMERALD July 18-Sept 19 Saturdays 7:00-8:30pm @ 812 Chestnut Emerald has a # of reschedules, so her schedule is pasted below: July 18 7-8:30 @ 812 Chestnut July 25 CANCELLED- rescheduled to 7/31 July 31 (RESCHEDULE DATE) 7:30-9pm @ 2100 Chestnut August 1 7-8:30 @ 812 Chestnut August 8 (RESCHEDULE TIME) 7-10pm @ 812 Chestnut August 14 (RESCHEDULE DATE) 7:30-9pm @ 2100 chestnut August 15 CANCELLED- rescheduled to 8/14 August 22 7-8:30 @ 812 Chestnut August 29 CANCELLED- rescheduled to 3hrs on 8/8 Sept 5 CANCELLED- rescheduled to 9/11 Sept 11 (RESCHEDULE DATE) 7:30-9pm @ 2100 Chestnut Sept 12 7-8:30 @ 812 Chestnut Sept 19 7-8:30 @ 812 Chestnut DRU July 19-Sept 20 Sundays 10:30am-12pm @ 812 Chestnut MARCUS July 19-Sept 20 Sundays 12:00-1:30pm @ 812 Chestnut JAE July 24-Sept 25 Fridays 7:30-9pm @ 812 Chestnut Piece Descriptions: JESS This piece will use waacking, set to Y2K/ early 00’s medley with a high-energy vibe/ time capsule channeling peak Y2K culture. Think velour tracksuits ("that's hot!"), glitter lip gloss, and flip phones, driven by a soundtrack that hits harder than your old dial-up connection. MARCUS In the gritty underworld of 1920s Chicago, feared gangster Vincent Moretti rules with an iron fist and a reputation for ruthless power. But beneath the sharp suits and cold stare lies a shattered heart, still aching from a lost love. What begins as calculated mafia moves slowly unravels as his emotions take the wheel, pulling him toward mercy and redemption instead of violence. A story of power, pain, and the unexpected path of the heart. The show blends raw street dance energy with subtle 1920s jazz flair. Expect powerful modern choreography laced with locking, popping, and sharp isolations, all driven by deep emotional gestures. Every movement reflects the character’s inner turmoil and broken heart, creating an intense, atmospheric fusion of street style and heartfelt storytelling. Music: Michael Jackson. “The Blue Gangsta” Other descriptions tba FLOW STATE features physically daring and artistically adventurous dance works, fusing the worlds of street, contemporary theater and folkloric dance. Performance material is generated via workshops led by: Dylan Smythe, Chloe Marie, Kayliani Sood and Jonathan Van Arneman. The choreographers share an aim of producing a dance experience that unites virtuosity, whimsy, the ethereal, surrealism and groove.
Show Date: September 20th Rehearsals Start July 12th Register by July 8th PRICING: MEMBERS $130 Member registration $15 add on NON MEMBERS $160 Non-member registration $25 add on REHEARSAL SCHEDULES You can sign up for one or multiple pieces DYLAN July 12-Sept 13 Sundays 1:30-3:00pm @ 812 Chestnut JONATHAN July 18- Sept 19 Saturdays 4:00-5:30pm @ 812 Chestnut July 18 RESCHEDULED to July 24, 7:30 - 9 @ 2100 Chestnut Aug 22 RESCHEDULED to August 28, 7:30 - 9 @ 2100 Chestnut CHLOE July 17- Sept 19 Fridays 6:00-7:30 @ 2100 Chestnut 7/24 RESCHEDULED to 8/1 from 5:30-7pm @ 812 Chestnut KAYLIANI July 17-Sept 18 Fridays 6:00-7:30 @ 812 Chestnut Aug 14th RESCHEDULED to 8/8 from 5:30-7pm @ 812 Chestnut UMA’s Dance Film Workshop
Experience A Dance Making Process for Film with Marcus and Alexis Classes/Rehearsals run July 7th- August 26th We are proud to launch our inaugural dance music video program. This program is inspired by the stunning video work produced by Rylee and the UMAMI Collective this season. This summer will feature a session with Alexis and two with Marcus. Both teachers will implement their signature styles to make unique video expressions of choreography and street dance artistry. This program is a send off for our dear Alexis who will be pursuing career advancements beyond Philly in the upcoming season. This program is recommend for experience students, advance beginners/intermediate and above. This program is not recommended for dancers that are beginners or haven’t participated in a performance program before. For students that are not ready for the choreographic challenges, teachers might recommend that students focus on WORKINONIT and/ Flow States Series coming up for 2026 Fringe. Wednesdays 8:00-9:30pm @ 812 Chestnut: Marcus, house choreography Sundays 5-6:30pm season @ 812 Chestnut: Marcus, locking choreography Thursdays 9:00-10:30pm @ 2100 Chestnut: Alexis, Street Dance l choreography Schedule adjustments for Alexis No rehearsal July 16, July 30th and August 6th Make up dates for Alexis (all at 2100 Chestnut) Tuesday, July 21 (9-10:30pm) + Tuesday, August 4th (9-10:30pm) + Tuesday, August 11th (9-10:30pm) Video shoot Date and Time Sunday, August 30th 12:00-2:00pm Alexis 2:00-4:00pm Marcus House 4:00-6:00pm Marcus Locking Video Shoot Location 1802 W Sedgley Ave (same location as UMAMI Collective Shoots) Street parking is available. Registration and Pricing $180 for one video shoot class $25 per additions video shoot class Special Discounts: Participants in the video shoot series are eligible to receive 30% off UMA Fringe WORKINONIT and/or Flow State registration. Registration for these workshops series is opening soon. Student battles, open to all HIP HOP BATTLE June 28th 5-9pm @ First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.) Register to battle- $25 Spectator tickets- $20  SOLD OUT
UMA Shows Up 2026 Students perform choreography from UMA instructors! Saturday, June 20th Show @ 8pm @ Fringe Arts (140 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd) Featured choreographers: -Aaminah AR -Alexis Curiel -Dylan Smythe -Emerald Sims -Emily Culbreath Saturday June, 13th 4pm-10pm Sedgwick Theatre 7137 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia Registration instructions Please provide your personal information and then select the categories that you will enter. If you are doing the 3v3 please list your other crew members and the crew name if possible. Categories All Styles 1 v 1 ($500 prize) (Judges: Rashaad, Dru and Rylee) 3v3 Mixed Funk Styles ($300 prize) (Judges: Rashaad, Dru and Rylee) ***Each crew must have one locker, one waacker and one popper. Open to All Kiki Performance Category ($100 Prize) (Judge: Jahad) Flyer update: $900 n prizes across all categories  |
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