This class is for folks that love movement and exploring workouts that are outside of the conventional gym settings. This workout is for all levels. It uses drills from martial arts, gymnastics, dance, and various sports. The goal is to increase agility, balance, mobility, coordination and stamina. Also the class encourages students to explore new … Continue reading "Urban Movement Arts – Outdoor Workout with Vince Johnson"

Strength and mobility are essential to keeping a body in peak form and are an important part of injury prevention whether you are an acrobat, athlete, dance, or actor. In this class, Jess Adams, an Almanac Company Member and professional dancer and acrobat, will warm up specific muscle groups that will then be strengthened, toned, … Continue reading "Almanac – Virtual – Strength and Mobility For Movement with Jess"

Transition to Beginner Ballet with Fang Gant is offered IN-PERSON! It is designed for students who have a basic understanding of ballet positions and vocabulary, and are looking to transition from the introduction level to the beginner level with their ballet technique. The class will be at a slower pace and more in depth than our … Continue reading "Koresh Dance – Transition to Beginner Ballet with Fang"

Transition to Beginner Ballet with Fang Gant is offered VIRTUALLY! It is designed for students who have a basic understanding of ballet positions and vocabulary, and are looking to transition from the introduction level to the beginner level with their ballet technique. The class will be at a slower pace and more in depth than our … Continue reading "ONLINE – Koresh Dance Transition to Beginner Ballet with Fang"

Creative Movement/Tap is for students ages 3-5 years old who are just starting to take dance lessons. This class consists of helping children develop body control. Children gain coordination and balance through varied movements. Children are able to respond to music and rhythm and encourages children to express their creativity in physical ways. We also … Continue reading "Equilibrium Dance – Creative Movement & Tap for ages 3-5"

In Philadelphia Dance Theatre’s Pre-ballet classes, a love of music and movement is encouraged through games and guided imaginary play. Exercises focused on gross motor skills, balance, coordination, rhythm, and finding joy in movement are at work. As young dancers progress through to Pre-Ballet 3, beginning ballet steps and French terminology are introduced, while creativity … Continue reading "Philadelphia Dance Theatre – Hybrid Class – Pre Ballet Class for ages 5-6"

Modern Jazz is for Advanced Beginner students who have at least 2-3 years of dance classes. This class is for ages 7-12 years old and we focus on basic Modern and Jazz Technique such as learning turns, jumps and self-expression.

Come find your groove with Urban Movement Arts' founding director Vince Johnson. Beginners welcome and encouraged! Join as Vince breaks down the footwork and body mechanics of Hip Hop movement. $10, pre-register at urbanmovementarts.com

This class allows students of various Salsa levels or even newcomers to dance to work closely with Laurel on coordination, rhythm, and expression. It is fun, low key, and very welcoming. Mondays 6:30-7:30PM $10 Streaming Online via Zoom. pre-register at urbanmovementarts.com

This class allows students of various Salsa levels or even newcomers to dance to work closely with Laurel on coordination, rhythm, and expression. It is fun, low key, and very welcoming.  

Musical Theater Dance is an open level class starting at age 7. This class consists learning a variety of Broadway Musicals and combining songs, spoken dialogue, and dance to tell a story.

Jam out with India with some Old School Party Dances. Think about the movie house party and you'll know what is going down, just like Kid and Play. $15 pre-register at urbanmovementart.com *Classes will be held on the open blacktop, next to the basketball courts, which is adjacent to the Markward Rec Center office and … Continue reading "Urban Movement Arts – Outdoor Hip Hop Party Dances with India “Really” Philly at Markward Rec Center"

A great compliment to any dancer's physical and spiritual well-being, join Alex in functional and dynamic breath and movement work. $10, pre-registration required 30 min in advance of class at urbanmovementarts.com

Join Laurel for Bachata Dance at Markward Park! *You will receive a notice 30 min before class if it is canceled due to inclement weather and your class will be applied to another on our schedule via your class pass. There are no refunds.

Dress in layers and come out to the park and practice your waacking. All levels! Waacking is a dance style that emerged in the gay clubs of LA in the mid to late 70s. Then it was called waacking and or punkin. It is a dance style speed, precision, elegance, and grace. It features spiraling … Continue reading "Urban Movement Arts – Outdoor Waacking with Vince Johnson"

This vibrant dance style, a close relative to hip hop, was born out of the music revolution in Chicago during the post-disco era, giving birth to house music. House very quickly made its way into New York clubs and naturally down to Philly, where it has taken unique form. If you enjoy the idea of … Continue reading "Urban Movement Arts – Outdoor House Dance with Vince Johnson"

Musical Theatre Dance is a high-energy class centered around Broadway-inspired movement. The lessons are formatted with a technical dance warm-up that includes center and across the floor work. Students will take an in-depth look at the diverse styles of musical theatre dance and the choreographers who influenced its evolution. The focus of the class will … Continue reading "WC Studio – Musical Theatre Dance for ages 9-12 with Debra Danese"

Kids hip hop is for students ages 7-12 years old. This class consists of learning a wide range of styles such as breaking, locking, commercial and choreography.

Musical Theatre Dance is a high-energy class centered around Broadway-inspired movement. The lessons are formatted with a technical dance warm-up that includes center and across the floor work. Students will take an in-depth look at the diverse styles of musical theatre dance and the choreographers who influenced its evolution. The focus of the class will … Continue reading "WC Studio – Musical Theatre Dance for ages 13+"

Teen Hip Hop is a class for ages 13-17 years old. This class consists of learning more intermediate and advanced styles and fundamentals of hip hop dance.

Tap Level 1/2 is for children who have 3+ years of experience with tap dance. In this class students learn choreography, improvisation and syncopation while also focusing on the difference between rhythm tap and show tap.

This vibrant dance style, a close relative to hip hop, was born out of the music revolution in Chicago during the post-disco era, giving birth to house music. House very quickly made its way into New York clubs and naturally down to Philly, where it has taken unique form. If you enjoy the idea of … Continue reading "Urban Movement Arts – ONLINE – Beginner House with Vince Johnson"

Come learn and practice the sensual and groovy art of salsa with Laurel. $15 (pre-registration required) Classes will be held at Markward Park (400 Taney St.) on the open black top, next to the basketball courts, which is adjacent to the Rec Center office and playground. *You will receive a notice 30 min prior to … Continue reading "Urban Movement Arts – Outdoor Salsa with Laurel Card"

Facilitated by Ben Grinberg It’s a quarantine. Why not perfect that handstand? Join Almanac company members for a fast-paced handstand workout. Find community in practice and get the motivation you need to get upside down. All levels are welcome!

Modern/Contemporary class is for teens who are at an intermediate/advanced level in dance. This class consists of learning modern technique such as Horton, Limon and Graham along with combing elements of contemporary dance by entwining jazz, ballet, improvisation and choreography.

This class is taught by Tyger-B. It is a great environment for students starting at Advance Beginner Level to continue to grow hip hop vocabulary foundations while increasing capacity with choreography. Tyger-B will push you to be your best! Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 PM | $10 drop-in Livestream pre-registration required at urbanmovementarts.com

The Adult Program offers classes that are fashioned for adult students of all levels of training. From college aged dancer and former dancers/professionals, to absolute beginners, we aim to provide you with the dance training for this stage in your life in a supportive environment. Attention is given to correct body alignment/placement, strength and flexibility, … Continue reading "Philadelphia Dance Theatre – Hybrid Class – Intermediate Adult Ballet"

This class is for folks that love movement and exploring workouts that are outside of the conventional gym settings. This workout is for all levels. It uses drills from martial arts, gymnastics, dance and various sports. The goal is to increase agility, balance, mobility, coordination and stamina. Also the class encourages students to explore new … Continue reading "Urban Movement Arts – Outdoor Workout with Vince Johnson"

Acclaimed choreographer and improviser Zornitsa Stoyanova (USA/BUL) teaches a 7 class series of techniques in movement generation. A Philly local, moved back home to Bulgaria during the pandemic, Zornitsa will be teaching all classes through Zoom from Sofia, Bulgaria. Composing While Dancing series is for improvisers and anyone interested in expanding their skills on different … Continue reading "BodyMeld – Virtual – Composing while dancing: dance improvisation and choreography techniques"

Shannon Murphy is teaching three drop-in classes through Freeskewl in January 2021! Engaging Sensation weaves imagery, touch, improvisation, and phrase work together. I incorporate my study of the Franklin Method into class prioritizing how the movement feels alongside functional investigation. We can invite in pleasure, softness, rigor, and sweat as we move. Exploring weight and … Continue reading "Shannon Murphy – Virtual – Engaging Sensation – contemporary dance practice"

Pre-Ballet/Beginner Ballet is a class for young children starting at age 5 who have new-1 year experience with Ballet. This class introduces simple, correct ballet technique and the basic concepts of alignment, posture, rhythm, coordination and group participation.

Creative Movement/Tap is a class for students ages 2.5-3.5 years old who are just starting dance lessons. This class consists of helping children develop body control. Children gain coordination and balance through varied movements. Children are able to respond to music and rhythm. Encourages children to express their creativity in physical ways. We also add … Continue reading "Equilibrium Dance – Creative Movement & Tap for ages 2.5-3.5"

Ballet Level 1 is for young students with at least 2 years of Ballet experience. This class focuses on strengthening the dancers foundation and technique.

All Levels! House is about feeling the music deep in your body. Get sweaty with good people and fast footwork. Dress warm and Bring Water! *You will receive cancellation notices 30minutes before class if there is bad weather or if the class is not able to generate a minimum of 3 participants. If there is … Continue reading "Urban Movement Arts – Outdoor House with Vince Johnson"

Jazz/Tap Level 1 is for youth students who have new-1 year experience with jazz and tap dance. In this class students learn beginner technique in both styles of dance. We teach 30 minutes of jazz and 30 minutes of tap.

Reggaeton is strongly influenced by Latin American, Carribean and hip hop music. Think hip hop dance, adding latin hips, body rolls and isolations. It is a fun and sexy dance style that will also give you some major cardio and strengthening. Class includes combinations choreographed to some seriously good music! All levels can benefit from … Continue reading "Urban Movement Arts –ONLINE-Reggaeton with Laurel Card"

Ballet Level 1/2 is for young dancers with at least 3 years of Ballet experience. This class focuses on intermediate foundation and technique. Students work on fluidity, flexibility and strength.

Jam out with India with some Old School Party Dances. Think the movie house party and you'll know what is going down, just like Kid and Play.

This vibrant dance style, a close relative to hip hop, was born out of the music revolution in Chicago during the post-disco era, giving birth to house music. House very quickly made its way into New York clubs and naturally down to Philly, where it has taken unique form. If you enjoy the idea of … Continue reading "Urban Movement Arts – ONLINE – Intermediate House with Vince Johnson"