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.  

Vince Johnson: Founding Director, House, Hip Hop, Waacking

Alex Brazinski: Yoga, Flexibility & Mobility

Sanchel Brown: B'more Afro House

Laurel Card: Salsa, Dance Fitness

Leilani Chirino: Afro- Cuban, Latin & Party dances

Ricky "Glytch" Evans: House, Locking, Hip Hop

India "Ingine": Hip Hop, 90's Hip Hop

Noah Julian: Yoga & Conditioning

Lily Kind: Assistant Director, or something like it.

Adriana Imhof: Social Media

Majestique: Hip Hop Dance Hall Fusion

Ragtag Empire: Swing Dance

Drew Ramsey: Locking

Ben Baker: Hip Hop Choreography

Jerry Valme: Breaking

Mark "Metal" Wong: Breaking

Ron Wood: Movement Flow

Tom Updegrove: Tai Chi & Qi Gong