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who we are

At UMA, instructors are chosen because they are heavy hitters. They have put the time in as performers/practitioners and they are serious about educating the public. They can articulate the lineage and source of their practice. UMA pledges to present friendly, welcoming teachers who have devoted their lives to movement study and education.  
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Vince Johnson(Founding Director) (812 Chestnut) House, Hip Hop, Martial Arts, The UMA Dip
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Alexis Curiel: (2100 Chestnut) Hip Hop (beginner- advanced), Street Dance Choreo
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Rylee Locker (2100 Chestnut & 812 Chestnut): Vogue, Heels, Waacking, The UMAMI Collective
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Alex Brazinski: Mobility & Recovery & Dance Acrobatics & Floorwork
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MachPhive: (2100 Chestnut) Breakin' Basics
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Kerry Sheehan: (2100 & 812 Chestnut) Beginner Heels, Street Jazz
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Kayla Bobalek: Assistant Director
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Ricky "Glytch" Evans: House, Locking, Hip Hop

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CK Branche (2100 Chestnut): Popping
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Sangita Pawar: (2100 & 812 Chestnut) All Levels Hip Hop, Story Grooves
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Rukkus: (2100 Chestnut) Breaking
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Davon Smith: (812 Chestnut): Beginner Heels, Vogue

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Emerald Sims: (812 Chestnut) Hip Hop

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Marcus Tucker: (2100 Chestnut) Campellocking (aka Locking)
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Dylan Smythe (812 Chestnut) Waacking, House

Locations

812 Chestnut St

Search ​'Urban Movement Arts @ 812 Chestnut' on Google Maps

2100 Chestnut St. 2nd Flr

*entrance is on 21st! between Rione Pizza & Monde Market*

Social

UMA welcomes all ages, body types, experience levels, races, genders, sexual orientations and nationalities. 

what the people say

"TALK ABOUT GREAT VIBES AND ENERGY! " - Stylishly Fearless
"This is the spot people! keep it up UMA." - Scott S
  • Home
    • Prices
    • Instructors
    • Class Guide
    • UMA Fringe '25
    • Private Lessons
    • Contact >
      • Kids Classes
    • Hire Us! >
      • Corporate & Community Programs
    • Blog
  • 2100 Chestnut Schedule
    • Prices
  • 812 Chestnut Schedule
    • Martial Arts Classes
    • Prices
  • Series & Programs
    • Wise & Groovy Series (50+ Classes)
    • Battle Training Program
    • UMA Groove Collective
    • The UMAMI Collective
    • The Deep Dive
  • For beginners
    • The UMA Dip: Standard
    • The UMA Dip: House Dance
    • UMA Dip: Femme
  • Studio Rentals
    • Hourly Rentals at 2100 Chestnut
    • Studio Rental Membership @ 2100 Chestnut
    • Studio Rental Memberships @ 812 Chestnut
  • Say Yes Philly!
    • Projects