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  • Home
  • Schedule
    • Prices
    • Instructors
    • Class Guide
  • For beginners
    • The UMA Dip
    • The UMA Dip: The Ron Wood Universe
  • Upcoming Series/ Events
    • JUNK Residency @ UMA
    • Latin Dance Partnering
    • Ragtag Empire Lindy Hop Series
  • Private Lessons
    • Partner Dance Privates
  • Studio Rentals
    • UMA Studio Rental Members
    • ARTIST SUPPORT
  • Blog
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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, House, Hip Hop, Waacking
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Alex Brazinski: Yoga, Flexibility & Mobility
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Tyger B: Hip Hop, Hip Hop Fusion, House
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Laurel Card: Salsa, Dance Fitness
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Virgil 'Lil' O' Gadson: Hip Hop, House, Freestyle
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Ricky "Glytch" Evans: House, Locking, Hip Hop
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India "Ingine": Hip Hop, 90's Hip Hop
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Ragtag Empire: Swing Dance
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Lily Kind: Jazz Roots & Ragtag Empire Instructor
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Adriana Imhof: Social Media
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Ron Wood: Movement Flow
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Jerry Valme: Breaking
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Sophiann Mahalia: Afro HIIT
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Rylee Locker: Vogue, Heels, Contemporary
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Emily Pietruzska: house, popping
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Kayla Bobalek: Assistant Director

Social

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

Location
2100 Chestnut St. 2nd Flr
*entrance is on 21st! next to poi dog!*

what the people say

"TALK ABOUT GREAT VIBES AND ENERGY! " - Stylishly Fearless
"This is the spot people! keep it up UMA." - Scott S
  • Home
  • Schedule
    • Prices
    • Instructors
    • Class Guide
  • For beginners
    • The UMA Dip
    • The UMA Dip: The Ron Wood Universe
  • Upcoming Series/ Events
    • JUNK Residency @ UMA
    • Latin Dance Partnering
    • Ragtag Empire Lindy Hop Series
  • Private Lessons
    • Partner Dance Privates
  • Studio Rentals
    • UMA Studio Rental Members
    • ARTIST SUPPORT
  • Blog
  • Hire Us!
  • Contact
    • Kids Classes
    • Corporate & Community Programs
    • Donate: I Am the Move!