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Register to perform in WORKINONIT December! UMA instructors choreograph on casts of student performers. You can sign up for one piece or multiple! REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS 10/10 Sign up for the choreographer's piece that you would like to participate in below. We will contact you to complete payment after 10/10 REHEARSAL DATES: Oct 12- Dec 13 Show Date: Dec 14 @ First Unitarian Church PRICING: MEMBERS $110 Member registration $15 add on NON MEMBERS $140 Non-member registration $25 add on *If you are a member of UMAMI Collective or UMA Groove Collective, you receive 40% off your registration *If you are a member of BOTH UMAMI Collective or UMA Groove Collective, you receive 50% off your registration REHEARSALS Emily Culbreath October 12-December 7 Sundays 10:30am-12pm @ 812 Chestnut THESE DATES ARE CANCELLED (see reschedule dates below) 10/19, 11/2, and 11/9 RESCHEDULE DATES: 10/24, 11/14, 11/21 (all at 7:45-9:15pm @ 812 Chestnut) Emily's Rehearsal Dates for clarity (all @ 812) Sun 10/12 10:30-12pm Fri 10/24 7:45-9:15pm Sun 10/26 10:30-12pm Fri 11/14 7:45-9:15pm Sun 11/16 10:30-12pm Fri 11/21 7:45-9:15pm Sun 11/23 10:30-12pm Sun 11/30 10:30-12pm Sun 12/7 10:30-12pm Aaminah AR October 12-December 7 Sundays 1:30-3 @ 812 Chestnut Dru 'Riot' October 18-December 13 Saturdays 4:00-5:30pm @ 812 Chestnut Robert Burden October 18-December 13 Saturdays 5:30-7pm @ 2100 Chestnut Dylan Smythe October 17- December 12th Fridays 6:15-7:45pm @ 812 Chestnut* *NOVEMBER 28th CANCELLED (Black Friday) RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23rd 2:00-4:00 @ 2100 Chestnut  Offsite Programs: Youth General Art or STEM Enrichment Educator |
| DATES: October 1-29* *No class 10/8 WEDNESDAYS 7-8pm Intro to Hustle 8-9pm Beyond Basics/ Level 1 @ 812 Chestnut PRICING/ REGISTRATION $80 for 1 class/week for 4 weeks $140 for both classes/week for 4 weeks (take both Intro and Level 1!) $22 for single drop in (we recommend taking the full series, especially if you are new to Hustle!) | Levels: Intro to Hustle: New to hustle? This class is perfect for newbies and beginners alike. No experience necessary. Beyond Basics/Hustle 1: This class is designed to build on the foundation established in the level 1 class and to provide the dancer with the skills and confidence to take their dancing to the social floor. |
Help Us Lay the Groundwork for the Next 10 Years!
Support the Installation of a New Dance Floor at Urban Movement Arts
Support the Installation of a New Dance Floor at Urban Movement Arts
For the past ten years, Urban Movement Arts (UMA) has been a vital space for movement, culture, and community in Philadelphia. We provide high-quality dance training and performance opportunities for adults and young people through a wide range of programming, including our youth initiative, MoveMakers Philly. Our classes celebrate and center on Black vernacular dance forms, including Hip Hop, House, Locking, Voguing, Waacking, and more, while connecting people of all backgrounds through movement and music.
Now, we are asking for your support as we raise funds to install a brand-new dance floor in our studio. This upgrade is essential to ensure the long-term health and success of our dancers, the continued vibrancy of our events, and the overall improvement of the space that so many have come to rely on. Together, we can build the foundation for the next decade of dance, growth, and creative expression.
Now, we are asking for your support as we raise funds to install a brand-new dance floor in our studio. This upgrade is essential to ensure the long-term health and success of our dancers, the continued vibrancy of our events, and the overall improvement of the space that so many have come to rely on. Together, we can build the foundation for the next decade of dance, growth, and creative expression.
Why a New Floor Matters
A professional dance floor is not just a cosmetic improvement—it is a necessary investment in dancer safety and the quality of the studio experience. Our current flooring has seen ten years of use and hundreds of thousands of footsteps. It’s time to renew our foundation so we can continue to grow.
Our Broader Mission
Urban Movement Arts is more than a dance studio. It is a cultural space rooted in inclusivity, artistry, and social connection. We are proud to:
How You Can Help
We are raising funds to cover the cost of installing a professional-grade dance floor. Every contribution helps us reach our goal and ensures that our space remains safe, vibrant, and welcoming for years to come.
Here’s how you can support:
A professional dance floor is not just a cosmetic improvement—it is a necessary investment in dancer safety and the quality of the studio experience. Our current flooring has seen ten years of use and hundreds of thousands of footsteps. It’s time to renew our foundation so we can continue to grow.
- Dancer Health and Safety: Whether someone is learning their first steps or rehearsing for a performance, their body deserves a surface that supports longevity.
- A Functional and Welcoming Event Space: UMA regularly hosts public events, artist residencies, performances, and community workshops. A new floor will enhance the professionalism and accessibility of our space, making it a stronger resource for the local arts scene.
- Visual and Structural Revitalization: New flooring will dramatically improve the appearance and functionality of the studio. It’s a simple yet powerful way to uplift everyone who walks through our doors.
Our Broader Mission
Urban Movement Arts is more than a dance studio. It is a cultural space rooted in inclusivity, artistry, and social connection. We are proud to:
- Run MoveMakers Philly, a youth dance and music program that helps young movers grow with confidence and discipline
- Offer adult dance and movement classes that welcome beginners and advanced dancers alike
- Provide community outreach programming in collaboration with schools and nonprofits
- Support live music collaborations and interdisciplinary art-making
- Uphold and share the legacy of Black vernacular dance, celebrating its innovation and history
How You Can Help
We are raising funds to cover the cost of installing a professional-grade dance floor. Every contribution helps us reach our goal and ensures that our space remains safe, vibrant, and welcoming for years to come.
Here’s how you can support:
- Make a donation of any amount to our Floor Fund
- Sponsor a square foot of flooring in honor of a dancer, teacher, or community member, suggested $100-150
- Share our campaign with friends, family, and anyone who values art, movement, and community
FROM SCRATCH
Discover movement from the ground up in this dynamic series of classes led by members of Carne Viva Dance Theatre. Open to all levels, FROM SCRATCH offers a diverse range of styles that celebrate rhythm, culture, and personal expression. Whether you're new to dance or refining your foundation, this workshop invites you to explore the vibrant styles, lively energy, and grow through movement.
Workshop includes:
● Reggaeton: High-energy Latin urban dance blending hip hop, Latin beats, and sensual grooves.
● Hip Hop: Dive into the rhythms and styles of street dance culture.
● Cuban Contemporary: A fusion of Cuban cultural elements with contemporary dance techniques.
● Cuban Dance Styles: Including Casino and Rumba (Guaguancó, Yambu, y Columbia) social and folkloric dances rooted in Cuban tradition.
Discover movement from the ground up in this dynamic series of classes led by members of Carne Viva Dance Theatre. Open to all levels, FROM SCRATCH offers a diverse range of styles that celebrate rhythm, culture, and personal expression. Whether you're new to dance or refining your foundation, this workshop invites you to explore the vibrant styles, lively energy, and grow through movement.
Workshop includes:
● Reggaeton: High-energy Latin urban dance blending hip hop, Latin beats, and sensual grooves.
● Hip Hop: Dive into the rhythms and styles of street dance culture.
● Cuban Contemporary: A fusion of Cuban cultural elements with contemporary dance techniques.
● Cuban Dance Styles: Including Casino and Rumba (Guaguancó, Yambu, y Columbia) social and folkloric dances rooted in Cuban tradition.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th
6:00-9:30pm
@ 2100 Chestnut St.
Pricing:
$65
6:00-9:30pm
@ 2100 Chestnut St.
Pricing:
$65
LA CALLE! is Carne Viva’s initiative to shift the way arts and education are embedded into our communities' everyday lives. Understanding that our practice forms the community, and the community forms the practice, our collective work in these mediums catapults us into intentional, experiential , and socially activated work with culture at its center. Committed to a constant evolution in the arts, we aim to disrupt the idea that movement is only capable if you are trained. Here we welcome all bodies, all levels, to be intertwined in the magic of artivism. We prove that art is a tool agent for change, allowing folks to become part of our familia through movement, music, and text to activate and uplift our audiences not forgetting that culture is cultivated and found in LA CALLE!
BIOGRAPHY:
Carne Viva Dance Theatre is a Miami and Lenapehoking based collective of artivists de aquí y de allá who believe culture is a portal to liberation and the use of their body is an act of rebellion. Fusing Afro-Cuban influences, social dance, and contemporary forms, their work blends movement, sound, and storytelling to honor collective memory and celebrate their identity. Carne Viva has been featured at Pérez Art Museum in Miami, Judson Memorial Church in NYC, Miami Dances!, and the Latinx Movement Festival, in Washington DC. They have been artists in residence at Mascher Space Cooperative, MOtiVE Brooklyn, and Miami Dade College Kendall Campus as Leaps and Bounds’ Company in Residence. Their current project, Dame La Receta!, explores healing, joy, and cultural preservation with the support from the MAP Fund (2024).
BIOGRAPHY:
Carne Viva Dance Theatre is a Miami and Lenapehoking based collective of artivists de aquí y de allá who believe culture is a portal to liberation and the use of their body is an act of rebellion. Fusing Afro-Cuban influences, social dance, and contemporary forms, their work blends movement, sound, and storytelling to honor collective memory and celebrate their identity. Carne Viva has been featured at Pérez Art Museum in Miami, Judson Memorial Church in NYC, Miami Dances!, and the Latinx Movement Festival, in Washington DC. They have been artists in residence at Mascher Space Cooperative, MOtiVE Brooklyn, and Miami Dade College Kendall Campus as Leaps and Bounds’ Company in Residence. Their current project, Dame La Receta!, explores healing, joy, and cultural preservation with the support from the MAP Fund (2024).
CANCELLED
Unfortunately, we did not get enough registrations to run this series.
Philly Hip Hop Heroes
Summer Workshop Series
12 Weeks of Training!
Upcoming Series:
Popping & Breaking with Marcus, CK and Boxwon!
Dates:
August 19-September 6th
Class Times:
Tuesdays 7-8:30pm
Saturdays 4-5:30pm
@ 2100 Chestnut
Breaking Days with Boxwon: 8/19, 8/23 and 9/2
Popping Days with CK: 8/26 8/30 and 9/6
Pricing:
$75 for 1 program or 1 class/ week
$140 for both programs: 2 classes/ week
To Register:
Fill out the registration form below! We will contact you prior to the start date to complete the registration fee
Unfortunately, we did not get enough registrations to run this series.
Philly Hip Hop Heroes
Summer Workshop Series
12 Weeks of Training!
Upcoming Series:
Popping & Breaking with Marcus, CK and Boxwon!
Dates:
August 19-September 6th
Class Times:
Tuesdays 7-8:30pm
Saturdays 4-5:30pm
@ 2100 Chestnut
Breaking Days with Boxwon: 8/19, 8/23 and 9/2
Popping Days with CK: 8/26 8/30 and 9/6
Pricing:
$75 for 1 program or 1 class/ week
$140 for both programs: 2 classes/ week
To Register:
Fill out the registration form below! We will contact you prior to the start date to complete the registration fee
More Info on the Series:
Philly is a legendary city for hip hop and street dance culture. There is undoubtedly a Philly way, a Philly style. No one Locks like Philly Lockers, predominantly thanks to the contributions of the Hood Lockers. Philly Hip Hop has an uncanny way of combining multiple languages with raw, yet clear expression. Before there was the term All Styles, Philly Hip Hop dancers embodied all street dance languages, getting busy with backrocks, going airborne and breaking it down with undeniable groove. When it comes to House, we have the knowledge and language of New York while reflecting our own Philly OGs and the essence of our club history.
For 12 weeks this summer, UMA will feature leaders in Philly's street dance scene, covering locking, house and hip hop. These workshops are directed by Marcus 'Epic' Tucker. Similar to the battle program, Marcus, will form a bridge between students and Philly street dance luminaries. Whereas the battle program was getting students geared up to compete. This workshop will help further develop technique, personal style and undoubtedly help participants to have deeper rooting in Philly street dance history and culture.
The series launches with Marcus and Dru, offering insights into Locking and Hood Locking. For house, we are featuring Josh 'Peazy' Polk. For Hip Hop and deep insight into Philly culture, we are featuring Gate Tha Monster and Phil "J.I.P. THE RULER " Cuttino Jr.
This summer continue to level up at UMA by studying with Philly's HIp Hop Heroes.
Philly is a legendary city for hip hop and street dance culture. There is undoubtedly a Philly way, a Philly style. No one Locks like Philly Lockers, predominantly thanks to the contributions of the Hood Lockers. Philly Hip Hop has an uncanny way of combining multiple languages with raw, yet clear expression. Before there was the term All Styles, Philly Hip Hop dancers embodied all street dance languages, getting busy with backrocks, going airborne and breaking it down with undeniable groove. When it comes to House, we have the knowledge and language of New York while reflecting our own Philly OGs and the essence of our club history.
For 12 weeks this summer, UMA will feature leaders in Philly's street dance scene, covering locking, house and hip hop. These workshops are directed by Marcus 'Epic' Tucker. Similar to the battle program, Marcus, will form a bridge between students and Philly street dance luminaries. Whereas the battle program was getting students geared up to compete. This workshop will help further develop technique, personal style and undoubtedly help participants to have deeper rooting in Philly street dance history and culture.
The series launches with Marcus and Dru, offering insights into Locking and Hood Locking. For house, we are featuring Josh 'Peazy' Polk. For Hip Hop and deep insight into Philly culture, we are featuring Gate Tha Monster and Phil "J.I.P. THE RULER " Cuttino Jr.
This summer continue to level up at UMA by studying with Philly's HIp Hop Heroes.
UMA People on Video features conversations between UMA Founder/ Director Vince Johnson and a highlighted community member! This month we focus on Phil 'J.I.P' Cuttino. Phil will be a guest teacher for the upcoming round of Philly Hip Hop Heroes (more info below!)- don't miss out on an opportunity to learn from him!
Check out a Note from Vince:
Philly Hip Hop Heroes Presents: Phil "J.I.P. THE RULER " Cuttino Jr.
The opportunity to present someone like Phil allows students the chance to connect more with Philly's regional approaches to hip hop. Phil epitomizes a Philly dancer. Foundational forms of street dance ranging from Locking to House are practiced around the world. And it is common that you will find unique approaches to the various forms. For example, there is a Philly style of locking that many of you have been learning via Marcus, Ricky Dru and the rest of the Hood Lockers. The Philly style is very different from the Dutch style, which has become very popular these days. These sorts of distinctions can be said about any foundational form. However, it is not often that we can identify a place outside of the states that has a homegrown dance form. France has tektonik. Australia has Shuffle. Definitely it would be hard to argue that anywhere else outside of the states had its own culture brewing simultaneously to what was going down at Kool Herc parties in the Bronx. Philly did. You just gotta sit down with an old head for them to represent.
Philly is a city where street dance culture has thrived far before the birth of hip hop. Phil's family is deeply connected to this lineage. With the battle component of street dance culture becoming more and more prominent, what was once American folklore is becoming primarily a sport. Particularly in Europe and Asia, there are training centers specifically designed for preparing people to be world class competitors. Some might think that as the dances evolve to sport, the soul and chain of stories that have made the dances so special for decades will slowly fade away. It is great that street dance is becoming more and more fundamental to global commerce and expression. It definitely isn't bad stuff to be floating around. For as long as I am ticking, I will aim to shine a light on the anonymous bodies that are the source material.
Most people available to teach hip hop dance learned it from a studio. Many teachers were not raised in hip hop culture. Many teachers learned it from school or the internet. It definitely shouldn't be taken for granted when there is the opportunity to learn from someone who has had knowledge passed down through familial and neighborhood ties. When you have the opportunity to learn from such people, don't relegate the experience to just learning a move to make yourself cooler. Take the time to gain insight on why the moves exist, what was taking place in the environment and in society that gave rise to the specific type of expression. Are there pathways for expanding your capacity to be aware of and care for a community? Is there a way to understand the dance beyond the contexts of stage and competition?
My guess is that many people that attend UMA classes are not from Philly, so my guess is that most people do not go off the grid much (like Logan, Tacony, South South West??? Who's been kicking it at the Franklin Mills Mall?). Often we find the generational families of a city on the perimeter. You know, the folks with the accents.
I believe the deepest and most true insights to what and why street dance culture and hip hop exists is with the folks on the perimeter. The truth is that most people won't go to these places. Places like this with Unc. There are no teachers at a community center like Level Up. Some of us look to Summer Dance Forever, Juste Debut, Snipes or whatever to reference where the pinnacle of street dance culture is. To me these platforms are the pinnacle of sport and commercial standards. These platforms only deal with what has come to the knowledge of the general public. UMA is the same. True hip hop and street dance culture is happening in places like Level Up. But it is only a matter of time before these kids' moves are being replicated in competition across the world, like krump, light feet, jookin and footwork most recently. This has and will always be the cycle. With street dance there is worth and importance in being honest and knowing who we are and where we are coming into the culture from. For example, I would never dare to claim that I have as fundamental of a relationship to street dance culture as someone like Phil, B Diddy, or Gate Tha Monster, even though I am Versatile Extended Fam (If you are Philly you know). There are levels to the street dance thing. To make a comparison, there are people that learn Samba in music school or a dance studio and then there are people that grow up in Samba Schools in Brazil. These are two very different experiences with Samba, very distinct fundamental elements of identity and implications to go along.
It is important to have ambassadors like Phil who can bridge the gap. Phil is someone who has thrived in many spaces, traveling the world as a principal dancer with Rennie Harris Puremovement for years while continuing to be a pillar in the heart of Philly's street dance community.
I hope folks enjoy my interview with him and take the opportunity to learn with him during Philly Hip Hop Heroes.
Check out a Note from Vince:
Philly Hip Hop Heroes Presents: Phil "J.I.P. THE RULER " Cuttino Jr.
The opportunity to present someone like Phil allows students the chance to connect more with Philly's regional approaches to hip hop. Phil epitomizes a Philly dancer. Foundational forms of street dance ranging from Locking to House are practiced around the world. And it is common that you will find unique approaches to the various forms. For example, there is a Philly style of locking that many of you have been learning via Marcus, Ricky Dru and the rest of the Hood Lockers. The Philly style is very different from the Dutch style, which has become very popular these days. These sorts of distinctions can be said about any foundational form. However, it is not often that we can identify a place outside of the states that has a homegrown dance form. France has tektonik. Australia has Shuffle. Definitely it would be hard to argue that anywhere else outside of the states had its own culture brewing simultaneously to what was going down at Kool Herc parties in the Bronx. Philly did. You just gotta sit down with an old head for them to represent.
Philly is a city where street dance culture has thrived far before the birth of hip hop. Phil's family is deeply connected to this lineage. With the battle component of street dance culture becoming more and more prominent, what was once American folklore is becoming primarily a sport. Particularly in Europe and Asia, there are training centers specifically designed for preparing people to be world class competitors. Some might think that as the dances evolve to sport, the soul and chain of stories that have made the dances so special for decades will slowly fade away. It is great that street dance is becoming more and more fundamental to global commerce and expression. It definitely isn't bad stuff to be floating around. For as long as I am ticking, I will aim to shine a light on the anonymous bodies that are the source material.
Most people available to teach hip hop dance learned it from a studio. Many teachers were not raised in hip hop culture. Many teachers learned it from school or the internet. It definitely shouldn't be taken for granted when there is the opportunity to learn from someone who has had knowledge passed down through familial and neighborhood ties. When you have the opportunity to learn from such people, don't relegate the experience to just learning a move to make yourself cooler. Take the time to gain insight on why the moves exist, what was taking place in the environment and in society that gave rise to the specific type of expression. Are there pathways for expanding your capacity to be aware of and care for a community? Is there a way to understand the dance beyond the contexts of stage and competition?
My guess is that many people that attend UMA classes are not from Philly, so my guess is that most people do not go off the grid much (like Logan, Tacony, South South West??? Who's been kicking it at the Franklin Mills Mall?). Often we find the generational families of a city on the perimeter. You know, the folks with the accents.
I believe the deepest and most true insights to what and why street dance culture and hip hop exists is with the folks on the perimeter. The truth is that most people won't go to these places. Places like this with Unc. There are no teachers at a community center like Level Up. Some of us look to Summer Dance Forever, Juste Debut, Snipes or whatever to reference where the pinnacle of street dance culture is. To me these platforms are the pinnacle of sport and commercial standards. These platforms only deal with what has come to the knowledge of the general public. UMA is the same. True hip hop and street dance culture is happening in places like Level Up. But it is only a matter of time before these kids' moves are being replicated in competition across the world, like krump, light feet, jookin and footwork most recently. This has and will always be the cycle. With street dance there is worth and importance in being honest and knowing who we are and where we are coming into the culture from. For example, I would never dare to claim that I have as fundamental of a relationship to street dance culture as someone like Phil, B Diddy, or Gate Tha Monster, even though I am Versatile Extended Fam (If you are Philly you know). There are levels to the street dance thing. To make a comparison, there are people that learn Samba in music school or a dance studio and then there are people that grow up in Samba Schools in Brazil. These are two very different experiences with Samba, very distinct fundamental elements of identity and implications to go along.
It is important to have ambassadors like Phil who can bridge the gap. Phil is someone who has thrived in many spaces, traveling the world as a principal dancer with Rennie Harris Puremovement for years while continuing to be a pillar in the heart of Philly's street dance community.
I hope folks enjoy my interview with him and take the opportunity to learn with him during Philly Hip Hop Heroes.
Philly Hip Hop Heroes
Summer Workshop Series
12 Weeks of Training!
Upcoming Series:
HIP HOP with Marcus, Phil Cuttino aka J.I.P, Gate Tha Monster, and Ricky 'Glytch' Evans
Dates:
July 29- August 16th
Class Times:
Tuesdays 7-8:30pm
Saturdays 4-5:30pm
@ 2100 Chestnut
Ricky will co-teach with Marcus 8/2, 8/9 and 9/16
Phil will co-teach with Marcus 7/29 and 8/5
Gate will co- teach with Marcus 8/12
Pricing:
$75 for 1 class/week
$140 for 2 classes/ week
To Register:
Fill out the registration form below! We will contact you prior to the start date to complete the registration fee
Summer Workshop Series
12 Weeks of Training!
Upcoming Series:
HIP HOP with Marcus, Phil Cuttino aka J.I.P, Gate Tha Monster, and Ricky 'Glytch' Evans
Dates:
July 29- August 16th
Class Times:
Tuesdays 7-8:30pm
Saturdays 4-5:30pm
@ 2100 Chestnut
Ricky will co-teach with Marcus 8/2, 8/9 and 9/16
Phil will co-teach with Marcus 7/29 and 8/5
Gate will co- teach with Marcus 8/12
Pricing:
$75 for 1 class/week
$140 for 2 classes/ week
To Register:
Fill out the registration form below! We will contact you prior to the start date to complete the registration fee
More Info on the Series:
Philly is a legendary city for hip hop and street dance culture. There is undoubtedly a Philly way, a Philly style. No one Locks like Philly Lockers, predominantly thanks to the contributions of the Hood Lockers. Philly Hip Hop has an uncanny way of combining multiple languages with raw, yet clear expression. Before there was the term All Styles, Philly Hip Hop dancers embodied all street dance languages, getting busy with backrocks, going airborne and breaking it down with undeniable groove. When it comes to House, we have the knowledge and language of New York while reflecting our own Philly OGs and the essence of our club history.
For 12 weeks this summer, UMA will feature leaders in Philly's street dance scene, covering locking, house and hip hop. These workshops are directed by Marcus 'Epic' Tucker. Similar to the battle program, Marcus, will form a bridge between students and Philly street dance luminaries. Whereas the battle program was getting students geared up to compete. This workshop will help further develop technique, personal style and undoubtedly help participants to have deeper rooting in Philly street dance history and culture.
The series launches with Marcus and Dru, offering insights into Locking and Hood Locking. For house, we are featuring Josh 'Peazy' Polk. For Hip Hop and deep insight into Philly culture, we are featuring Gate Tha Monster and Phil "J.I.P. THE RULER " Cuttino Jr.
This summer continue to level up at UMA by studying with Philly's HIp Hop Heroes.
Philly is a legendary city for hip hop and street dance culture. There is undoubtedly a Philly way, a Philly style. No one Locks like Philly Lockers, predominantly thanks to the contributions of the Hood Lockers. Philly Hip Hop has an uncanny way of combining multiple languages with raw, yet clear expression. Before there was the term All Styles, Philly Hip Hop dancers embodied all street dance languages, getting busy with backrocks, going airborne and breaking it down with undeniable groove. When it comes to House, we have the knowledge and language of New York while reflecting our own Philly OGs and the essence of our club history.
For 12 weeks this summer, UMA will feature leaders in Philly's street dance scene, covering locking, house and hip hop. These workshops are directed by Marcus 'Epic' Tucker. Similar to the battle program, Marcus, will form a bridge between students and Philly street dance luminaries. Whereas the battle program was getting students geared up to compete. This workshop will help further develop technique, personal style and undoubtedly help participants to have deeper rooting in Philly street dance history and culture.
The series launches with Marcus and Dru, offering insights into Locking and Hood Locking. For house, we are featuring Josh 'Peazy' Polk. For Hip Hop and deep insight into Philly culture, we are featuring Gate Tha Monster and Phil "J.I.P. THE RULER " Cuttino Jr.
This summer continue to level up at UMA by studying with Philly's HIp Hop Heroes.
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