Urban Movement Arts

Register to perform in Marcus Tucker piece in WORKINONIT: Philly Fringe Edition!👯‍♀️Students get the change to perform choreography by UMA insturctors/ community members generate through a workshop series leading up to the event!

Hear from Marcus about concepts he will be working with: “In the gritty underworld of 1920s Chicago, feared gangster Vincent Moretti rules with an iron fist and a reputation for ruthless power. But beneath the sharp suits and cold stare lies a shattered heart, still aching from a lost love. What begins as calculated mafia moves slowly unravels as his emotions take the wheel, pulling him toward mercy and redemption instead of violence. A story of power, pain, and the unexpected path of the heart.

The show blends raw street dance energy with subtle 1920s jazz flair. Expect powerful modern choreography laced with locking, popping, and sharp isolations, all driven by deep emotional gestures. Every movement reflects the character’s inner turmoil and broken heart, creating an intense, atmospheric fusion of street style and heartfelt storytelling.”

Featured choreographers this round are emerald , Jess "Lady Perez" , Marcus Tucker , Andrew Ramsey , and Sjaedah Anyé London🩰 !

Rehearsals starting July 18th
Show Date: Sept 26 @ First Unitarian Church
Register by July 8th

Head to the link in our bio for more info and registration!

Learn House Dance @   this July! Check out our program for ABSOLUTE beginner dancers!

🕺🏾The UMA Dip: House Dance (best for folks who know they are interested in HOUSE dance and music. Could also be folks who have completed the Standard Dip and now want to dive deeper into House Dance)

July 11-25

Saturdays 2-3pm
@ 812 Chestnut

OTHER DIP PROGRAMS IN JULY:

🕺🏾The UMA Dip Standard Program (best for folks who have NO experience and aren’t sure what path or style interests them most)

🕺🏾The UMA Dip: Femme (best for folks who know they are primarily interested in femme styles such as heels, vogue and waacking)

Dancer: Emil

Take care of your bodies in Mobility, Strength and Flexibility classes with Dylan Smythe ! Weekly on Thursdays at 11am! 😎

You can also catch Dylan on Thursdays at noon for a Beginner House class

Both 11am Mobility and 12pm House are offered weekly @ 812 Chestnut/ rangeofmotionphilly

Sign up via the 812 Chestnut schedule page using a Drop In, Intro Month, 5 Class Card, or Membership!

Register for AJ piece in FLOW STATE: Philly Fringe Edition!👯

From Jonathan: “This year for Flow State I’m really interested in exploring concepts of Rage, Backlash and Complicity. For this piece I will predominantly be working with the styles in the room so movers from all backgrounds are welcomed! That being said, my own training tends to draw from styles like House, Contemporary, and Afro Caribbean Folkloric Dances so folks can expect variations of those styles to show up in the work. Since this is Flow State, folks can expect a choreographic practice that draws on their own stories and experiences with the concepts as opposed to a projection of the choreographer’s experiences onto the dancers. That being said, dancers should have some comfortability with talking about their own perspectives as well as comfortability with freestyle/improv though the final product will not be an improvised piece.”

Performance material is generated via workshops led by the following featured choreographers: Dylan Smythe Chloe (Saturn) Marie Kayliani Sood and AJ .

Show Date: September 20th
Rehearsals Start July 12th
Register by July 8th

Head to the link in our bio for more info and registration!

Learn House Dance @ this July! Check out our program for ABSOLUTE beginner dancers!

🕺🏾The UMA Dip: House Dance (best for folks who know they are interested in HOUSE dance and music. Could also be folks who have completed the Standard Dip and now want to dive deeper into House Dance)

July 11-25

Saturdays 2-3pm
@ 812 Chestnut

OTHER DIP PROGRAMS IN JULY:

🕺🏾The UMA Dip Standard Program (best for folks who have NO experience and aren’t sure what path or style interests them most)

🕺🏾The UMA Dip: Femme (best for folks who know they are primarily interested in femme styles such as heels, vogue and waacking)

Dancer: Ricky 'Glytch' Evans

Register for Chloe (Saturn) Marie piece in FLOW STATE: Philly Fringe Edition!👯

From Chloe: “This piece will work with a mix of contemporary, house, improvisation and floorwork. It will explore the feeling and discovering oneself through sound and movement. We will excavate how our body emulates nature and grow grounded with the atmosphere around us.

This is recommended for intermediate/ advanced dancers but open to anyone if you are comfortable with a challenge!”

Performance material is generated via workshops led by the following featured choreographers: Dylan Smythe Chloe (Saturn) Marie Kayliani Sood and Jonathan Van Arneman.

Show Date: September 20th
Rehearsals Start July 12th
Register by July 8th

Head to the link in our bio for more info and registration!

Register for Kayliani Sood ‘s piece in FLOW STATE: Philly Fringe Edition!👯

From Kayliani: “My goal for this Flow State piece is to create a performance where participants feel seen. I want to bring together ideas from contemporary, house, and dance theater to make something rhythmic, dynamic, and personal to each dancer. There will be an emphasis on floorwork and footwork, so if you want to gain skill in those areas I encourage you to give it a try! There will be opportunities for dancers to improvise and choreograph with my direction, plus plenty of my own choreography to keep us moving. The vibes will be centered around themes of catharsis and connection, with music somewhere in the world of house and mellow electronic beats.”

Performance material is generated via workshops led by the following featured choreographers: Dylan Smythe Chloe (Saturn) Marie Kayliani Sood and Jonathan Van Arneman.

Show Date: September 20th
Rehearsals Start July 12th
Register by July 8th

Head to the link in our bio for more info and registration!