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Urban Movement Arts

A large group of dancers stand closely together in a studio, their bodies tilted in unison with heads falling dramatically to one side, creating a strong visual wave across the room. They are arranged in staggered rows that draw the eye from front to back, emphasizing their collective rhythm and connection. The black floor grounds the image, while the wall behind them bursts with bold, curving black outlines and sweeping pink brushstrokes, giving the space an energetic, almost theatrical backdrop.
Photo: Jonathan Van Arneman
  • Reviews

Flow State: Less Recital, More Revival!

Emily “Lady Em” Culbreath

A church basement party-performance

Two people dressed in blue sit on top of an overturned recycling bin, with their arms extended overhead as if riding a rollercoaster. They have nervous looking facial expressions, and are in front of a curtain backdrop which is painted like a bedroom. There is a hand coming from behind the backdrop, grasping it, as if preparing to enter the stage.
Photo: Dylan Smythe
  • Reviews

Has Sadness Ever Taken You Down to the Dump?

Caitlin Green

“THIS IS THE WORST DAY EVER!”

The image features dancers from The UMAMI Colletive’s Sweetest Encounter, wearing various colorful 70s vibe clothing. The ensemble poses with all hands up to the sky and flares outward while they look up. It is set against a warm sunrise background, the dancers radiant happiness through their inviting smiles and open chest to the sky as if soaking in the sun.
Photo: Laney Powers
  • Reviews

This is Your Moment

Sophiann Mahalia Moore

A Night with UMAMI and Urban Movement Arts Dance Theater

three people wearing brightly colored clothing and blue lipstick hover closely together, looking off into the distance. they are leaning over miniature figurines of a desktop computer, a black and white checkered floor, a globe and other tiny toy objects.
Photo: Irina Varina
  • Reviews

Celebrating Nineties Nostalgia in ‘Future Jam ‘94’

Caitlin Green

At a séance sleepover party, they summon the spirit of Google from the future.

Photo Courtesy of Urban Movement Arts
  • Reviews

“You’re Probably Wondering What the F is Going On Here”

Caitlin Green

If soundwaves were visible, it would have looked like a tornado in there.

Photo: Jose Quintana
  • Reviews

Hip Hop Dance Theater Offers More Truths Than Dares

Megan Mazarick

Dancing our races and our many faces with someone you love.

Photo: Eli Laban
  • Reviews

Artistry on Eight Wheels

Miryam Coppersmith

Great on Skates brought the rink to Fringe Arts.

Photo: Sanchel Brown
  • Reviews

Home is underneath your feet

Anito Gavino

Her dance journey from Baltimore to New Orleans to Senegal showed her burning desire to trace her own lineage.

Photo: Mark Wong
  • Interviews

Expanding Beyond Walls: Urban Movement Arts Takes Its Community Online

Kristi Yeung

A dance studio in Rittenhouse Square adapts for social distancing.

Photo: Mark Wong
  • Reviews

Dance Like Dr. Z’s Watching

Miryam Coppersmith

You are Not a Shining Star: "weird but not boring."