These series and programs are outside of the regular class schedule, and often run for set periods of time or require special registration. They are not included in memberships (though many have discounts for folks with memberships) and are not open for drop ins.
The UMAMI Collective
'The UMAMI Collective' is one of UMA's adult performance programs that gives students the opportunity to perform throughout the year, refine movement ability, and hone in on performance skills. This program offers three different levels for any mover to experience the opportunity to perform or be a part of a movement visual. The mission is to create an environment that supports dancers by giving tools needed to perform and prepare dancers to participate in professional work.
The artistic director, Rylee Locker, will lead students through technical training, improvisation exercises, and performance workshops for dancers to develop the skills and confidence to deliver performances across a variety of dance styles and genres. The specific genres that will be explored are the styles of Heels Dance, Voguing, and Waacking, but Rylee's pedagogy embodies her personal movement practices which may also include Street Jazz/Hip Hop/House/Contemporary/Jazz. More forms may be explored by invited guest artists or student choreography.
The artistic director, Rylee Locker, will lead students through technical training, improvisation exercises, and performance workshops for dancers to develop the skills and confidence to deliver performances across a variety of dance styles and genres. The specific genres that will be explored are the styles of Heels Dance, Voguing, and Waacking, but Rylee's pedagogy embodies her personal movement practices which may also include Street Jazz/Hip Hop/House/Contemporary/Jazz. More forms may be explored by invited guest artists or student choreography.
UMA Groove Collective
UMA Groove Collective is a performance training program that focuses on developing capacity in foundational forms of street dance, ranging from locking, popping, breaking, house and hip hop.
The program presents two different training levels. Level 2 is designed for students with strong aptitude in the above forms. Level 1 is designed for students who are advanced beginners through intermediates. All groups will have the opportunity through the year to perform, refine movement ability, and hone in on performance skills. Dancers that participate in this program receive many benefits from this program, ranging from growth as community dancers to receiving pre-professional prep for concert and commercial industry dance work.
Marcus Tucker is the artistic director of UMA Groove Collective. Marcus is a world renown educator and practitioner of street dance, most recognized for his leadership of The Hood Lockers. Marcus has performed in a number of contexts ranging from theater to television. In UMA Groove Collective he will share 20+ years of knowledge to support dancers’ artistic and cultural development applying to street dance performance.
The program presents two different training levels. Level 2 is designed for students with strong aptitude in the above forms. Level 1 is designed for students who are advanced beginners through intermediates. All groups will have the opportunity through the year to perform, refine movement ability, and hone in on performance skills. Dancers that participate in this program receive many benefits from this program, ranging from growth as community dancers to receiving pre-professional prep for concert and commercial industry dance work.
Marcus Tucker is the artistic director of UMA Groove Collective. Marcus is a world renown educator and practitioner of street dance, most recognized for his leadership of The Hood Lockers. Marcus has performed in a number of contexts ranging from theater to television. In UMA Groove Collective he will share 20+ years of knowledge to support dancers’ artistic and cultural development applying to street dance performance.