Fall Season 2024
Mini Me Jazz
Unleash your inner performer! This fun and energetic class is perfect for new dancers. We focus on building a strong jazz foundation by learning jazz technique, including steps, jumps, turns with lots of sass. Dancers will learn to move wih lots of confidence while improving coordination, flexibility and strength.
Unleash your inner performer! This fun and energetic class is perfect for new dancers. We focus on building a strong jazz foundation by learning jazz technique, including steps, jumps, turns with lots of sass. Dancers will learn to move wih lots of confidence while improving coordination, flexibility and strength.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Principal Company (Audition Only)
The UCPA Senior Dance Company is a pre-professional company that has the pleasure of being exposed to all dance forms (hip hop, classical ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, etc.) These dancers are among our most elite dancers. They will perform for community events, shoot dance videos, frequent conventions and experience a sister and brotherhood bond.
The UCPA Senior Dance Company is a pre-professional company that has the pleasure of being exposed to all dance forms (hip hop, classical ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, etc.) These dancers are among our most elite dancers. They will perform for community events, shoot dance videos, frequent conventions and experience a sister and brotherhood bond.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Ballet II A & III B
Focus on proper alignment, and skills such as plie positions, tendus, degages, petits battments and fondu and foundaional barre work. They are starting to learn basic turns and turn out.
Focus on proper alignment, and skills such as plie positions, tendus, degages, petits battments and fondu and foundaional barre work. They are starting to learn basic turns and turn out.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Stretching and Conditioning
This class is a combination of deep stretching and body conditioning. The class is heavy in cardio to increase endurance for the dancer. The class includes several arms, abdominal, and leg exercises to strengthen the entire body.
This class is a combination of deep stretching and body conditioning. The class is heavy in cardio to increase endurance for the dancer. The class includes several arms, abdominal, and leg exercises to strengthen the entire body.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Ballet IV-VII
A class for dancers that can process more complicated sequences, can execute barre exercises with greater speed and accuracy and is expected to coordinate arm and leg movements smoothly. Development of turnout, alignment, focus on grand plie, pas de bouree, arm positions, port de bras and complicated footwork like echappe and assemble.
(A minimum of 3-4 years prior experience)
A class for dancers that can process more complicated sequences, can execute barre exercises with greater speed and accuracy and is expected to coordinate arm and leg movements smoothly. Development of turnout, alignment, focus on grand plie, pas de bouree, arm positions, port de bras and complicated footwork like echappe and assemble.
(A minimum of 3-4 years prior experience)
Monday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Pre-professional Corps Company (Audition Only)
Beginner dancers will focus on developing the students coordination, sense of time, basic tap dancing vocabulary. Classes are taught to a wide range of music Broadway, Brazilian, African, etc. broadening student' s musical horizons.
Our Tap Dance faculty features some of the best tap teachers in the DMV area.
Beginner dancers will focus on developing the students coordination, sense of time, basic tap dancing vocabulary. Classes are taught to a wide range of music Broadway, Brazilian, African, etc. broadening student' s musical horizons.
Our Tap Dance faculty features some of the best tap teachers in the DMV area.
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio B
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Private Piano Lesson
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Music Room (piano room)
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Ballet Level II-V
Must know all the basic positions and be familar with plie, tendu and simple barre work. Introduction to more complex footwork such as degage, petits battments and fondu. (Chaine turns, leaps)
Must know all the basic positions and be familar with plie, tendu and simple barre work. Introduction to more complex footwork such as degage, petits battments and fondu. (Chaine turns, leaps)
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Mini Me Hip-Hop/Acro Tues (3-6 yr old)
This class focuses on energetic and fun movements for new dancers that introduces them to beginner hip hop dance skills. Dancers will also gain better rythmic and dance counting skills while also working on baby bridges, bridges, cartwheels, forward rolls, round offs, bridge straight legs, drop to bridge, and headstand.
This class focuses on energetic and fun movements for new dancers that introduces them to beginner hip hop dance skills. Dancers will also gain better rythmic and dance counting skills while also working on baby bridges, bridges, cartwheels, forward rolls, round offs, bridge straight legs, drop to bridge, and headstand.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Modern/Contemporary I / II
Must be enrolled in a ballet class. (ages 8-12)
Contemporary dance combines the strong but controlled legwork of Ballet, with elements of Modern Dance, focusing on the contract and release of the body, and the unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction. It also employs floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation characteristics of Modern dance.
Must be enrolled in a ballet class. (ages 8-12)
Contemporary dance combines the strong but controlled legwork of Ballet, with elements of Modern Dance, focusing on the contract and release of the body, and the unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction. It also employs floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation characteristics of Modern dance.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Adult Dance Fusion
Adults of all ages and all levels will enjoy continuing dancing and improving dance skills. Jazz , Hip Hop and Contemporary movement class. We will vary from class to class or month to month.
Toning
Improving memory
Improving hand and eye coordination
Adults of all ages and all levels will enjoy continuing dancing and improving dance skills. Jazz , Hip Hop and Contemporary movement class. We will vary from class to class or month to month.
Toning
Improving memory
Improving hand and eye coordination
Tuesday
7:45 PM to 9:15 PM
7:45 PM to 9:15 PM
Studio B
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Ballet-Intermediate
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Ballet/ Lyrical I/II
Beginner level lyrical and ballet class. Dancers will learn ballet and lyrical vocab, learn to move freely and learn basic ballet and lyrical dance skills.
(6-10yrs)
Beginner level lyrical and ballet class. Dancers will learn ballet and lyrical vocab, learn to move freely and learn basic ballet and lyrical dance skills.
(6-10yrs)
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Tap VI-VIII
Intermediate and Advanced Tap Dance. Dancers will learn more intricate varations and skills such as (triple cramp rolls, irish pull backs and switching pullbacks) and more..
Intermediate and Advanced Tap Dance. Dancers will learn more intricate varations and skills such as (triple cramp rolls, irish pull backs and switching pullbacks) and more..
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio C
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Acro I & II (see pre-requisites)
MUST have at least a split and a bridge. Students will learn how to do cartwheels, one handed cartwheels, bridges, limbers, forward rolls. backward rolls,
This class will not be included in the productions.
MUST have at least a split and a bridge. Students will learn how to do cartwheels, one handed cartwheels, bridges, limbers, forward rolls. backward rolls,
This class will not be included in the productions.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Pre-ballet/Tap I (3-6yrs)
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio C
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Tap II-V
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Acro III- VI (see pre-requisites)
Must have one handed cartwheel, controlled front and back walkovers,round offs, solid handstand hold, right leg and left leg split
Students will learn how to airborne skills, double twist, flips, and more intermediate and advanced tumbling skills
Must have one handed cartwheel, controlled front and back walkovers,round offs, solid handstand hold, right leg and left leg split
Students will learn how to airborne skills, double twist, flips, and more intermediate and advanced tumbling skills
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio B
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Jazz V-/VIII (see pre-requisites)
Pre-requisites (ballet, right and left leg split, leaps, calypso, and a overall solid understanding of Jazz dance skills, elements and fundementals).
Advanced students will learn firebirds, needle at 180, front and side reverse leg holds, sails, triple pirouettes, 8 pump turns with strong landing, rondeverse, tilt jumps, turning middle split jumps, 8 fouette turns...
Pre-requisites (ballet, right and left leg split, leaps, calypso, and a overall solid understanding of Jazz dance skills, elements and fundementals).
Advanced students will learn firebirds, needle at 180, front and side reverse leg holds, sails, triple pirouettes, 8 pump turns with strong landing, rondeverse, tilt jumps, turning middle split jumps, 8 fouette turns...
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Soloist Company (Audition Only)
Junior Company is for students who have a passion for dancing and performing! Dancers will get to perform several times through out the year, gain exposure to many different dance genres and possibly be in the Newspaper.
Junior Company is for students who have a passion for dancing and performing! Dancers will get to perform several times through out the year, gain exposure to many different dance genres and possibly be in the Newspaper.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio B
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Contemporary III-V
Must be enrolled in a ballet class. (ages 12-17)
Contemporary dance combines the strong but controlled legwork of Ballet, with elements of Modern Dance, focusing on the contract and release of the body, and the unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction. It also employs floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation characteristics of Modern dance.
Must be enrolled in a ballet class. (ages 12-17)
Contemporary dance combines the strong but controlled legwork of Ballet, with elements of Modern Dance, focusing on the contract and release of the body, and the unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction. It also employs floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation characteristics of Modern dance.
Wednesday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Ballet V-VIII (see pre-quisites)
Must have at least 3-4 years ballet experience
Must have at least 3-4 years ballet experience
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Hip Hop II / III (9-13yrs)
* Students will enjoy an up beat, and energetic hip hop class for dancers who have had at least one to two years of hip hop and show rhythmic skills. We strongly suggest dancers pair this class with a tap, jazz or african dance class to help dancers grow stronger skills quicker.
* Students will enjoy an up beat, and energetic hip hop class for dancers who have had at least one to two years of hip hop and show rhythmic skills. We strongly suggest dancers pair this class with a tap, jazz or african dance class to help dancers grow stronger skills quicker.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Pointe, Pre-Pointe & Variations
Must be enrolled in at least 2 hours of ballet and be assessed by an instructor prior to gaining entry to this class.
Must be enrolled in at least 2 hours of ballet and be assessed by an instructor prior to gaining entry to this class.
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Jazz I/ II (ballet enrollment required))
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio C
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Stretching & Conditioning
This class will focus on providing dancers with a fresh way to condition their bodies and progress in total body flexibility and conditioning. The class includes several arms, abdominal, and leg exercises to strengthen the entire body.
This class will focus on providing dancers with a fresh way to condition their bodies and progress in total body flexibility and conditioning. The class includes several arms, abdominal, and leg exercises to strengthen the entire body.
Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Acting Techniques
This acting class is for students who have some prior experience (big or small). Professional instructor Jackie J. will guide actors through several different acting techniques to enhance their acting skills and gain opportunities to ace auditions.
This acting class is for students who have some prior experience (big or small). Professional instructor Jackie J. will guide actors through several different acting techniques to enhance their acting skills and gain opportunities to ace auditions.
Thursday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio B
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Contemporary / Leaps / Turns VI-VIII (see pre-requisites)
Pre-requisites (to ensure dancers train safely)
1- at least one ballet class
2.- split on both legs
3.- clean triple pirouette
Must be enrolled in a ballet class. (ages 13-18)
Contemporary dance combines the strong but controlled legwork of Ballet, with elements of Modern Dance, focusing on the contract and release of the body, and the unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction. It also employs floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation characteristics of Modern dance. This is a class for advanced dancers.
Pre-requisites (to ensure dancers train safely)
1- at least one ballet class
2.- split on both legs
3.- clean triple pirouette
Must be enrolled in a ballet class. (ages 13-18)
Contemporary dance combines the strong but controlled legwork of Ballet, with elements of Modern Dance, focusing on the contract and release of the body, and the unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction. It also employs floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation characteristics of Modern dance. This is a class for advanced dancers.
Thursday
8:15 PM to 9:45 PM
8:15 PM to 9:45 PM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Pre-Ballet/Tap (4-7 yr old)
This fun and energetic class teaches dancers ballet and tap vocabulary, skills and techniques.
This fun and energetic class teaches dancers ballet and tap vocabulary, skills and techniques.
Friday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio C
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Hip Hop II/III
Embark on a joyful journey of hip hop. Students will learn hip hop dance technique, improve on skills and stage performance technique. This will also help dancers loosen up, gain rhythm, and have fun
Students 8-11 (students will be assessed and may be placed in a different class)
Embark on a joyful journey of hip hop. Students will learn hip hop dance technique, improve on skills and stage performance technique. This will also help dancers loosen up, gain rhythm, and have fun
Students 8-11 (students will be assessed and may be placed in a different class)
Friday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Private Lesson with Nya
Friday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio C
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
African Dance (8-Adult)
This class blends West African traditional dance music and movements with more contemporary dance music and movements.
This class blends West African traditional dance music and movements with more contemporary dance music and movements.
Friday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Tutus & Tumblers (2-4yrs)
Young dancers will enjoy a fun class that helps them build ballet and gymnastics skills in a fun and nurturing environment.
Young dancers will enjoy a fun class that helps them build ballet and gymnastics skills in a fun and nurturing environment.
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Ballet /Tap I
Saturday
10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Teen Hip Hop III-V
Saturday
10:15 AM to 11:15 PM
10:15 AM to 11:15 PM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Mini Me Hip Hop/ Acro (A)
Acro combines dance and gymnastics skills. Dancers will learn how to do cartwheels, round offs and hip hop moves for floor routines.
Acro combines dance and gymnastics skills. Dancers will learn how to do cartwheels, round offs and hip hop moves for floor routines.
Saturday
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio B
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Hip Hop II-IV
Embark on a joyful journey of hip hop. Students will learn hip hop dance technique, improve on skills and stage performance technique. This will also help dancers loosen up, gain rhythm, and have fun
Students 8-11 (students will be assessed and may be placed in a different class)
Embark on a joyful journey of hip hop. Students will learn hip hop dance technique, improve on skills and stage performance technique. This will also help dancers loosen up, gain rhythm, and have fun
Students 8-11 (students will be assessed and may be placed in a different class)
Saturday
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Hip-Hop I
Saturday
12:15 PM to 1:00 PM
12:15 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio C
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Musical Theatre
Musical theatre is about telling a story through the use of music, dance, speech and song. The emotions are as much a part of the story as the words and these are convened in a variety of ways while the technical aspects of the theatre add to this. These productions are often just called musicals and are one of the most popular types of stage show around the world.
Musical theatre is about telling a story through the use of music, dance, speech and song. The emotions are as much a part of the story as the words and these are convened in a variety of ways while the technical aspects of the theatre add to this. These productions are often just called musicals and are one of the most popular types of stage show around the world.
Saturday
12:15 PM to 1:15 PM
12:15 PM to 1:15 PM
Studio B
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Teen Hip Hop VI-VIII (AUDITION only)
This upbeat class is for teens who have a passion for dancing and who love dancing.
This upbeat class is for teens who have a passion for dancing and who love dancing.
Saturday
12:15 PM to 1:15 PM
12:15 PM to 1:15 PM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Jazz III-V(prerequisite Ballet)
Students must have a clean pirouette, have knowledge of chaine, turns, and know beginner terminology as a pre-requisite to be in this class.
Students must have a clean pirouette, have knowledge of chaine, turns, and know beginner terminology as a pre-requisite to be in this class.
Saturday
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Studio A
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Dance Reels Masterclass
Help your dancer start working now! Living in Virginia most of us don't have instant access to a big audition city like New York or LA. So how is your dancer supposed to work? The good news is, there are many jobs available that you don't have to be in person to audition for! So how do you apply for these jobs? Reels! Artists typically have a dance reel, this allows casting agencies to see how you move in a variety of styles in a short amount of time. I myself just got two jobs last week from my dance reel alone! Help your dancer get ahead with our new, one month only course.
In this course we will go over what a dance reel is, what your dancer’s strengths are and how to showcase them in an awesome reel. The last two weeks of class will include us filming your dancer’s reel! After this they will get all the footage from our filming. And if you sign up for our premium package, it will also be edited together for them!
NOTE: Saturdays class times are 2:30-4:00PM
Help your dancer start working now! Living in Virginia most of us don't have instant access to a big audition city like New York or LA. So how is your dancer supposed to work? The good news is, there are many jobs available that you don't have to be in person to audition for! So how do you apply for these jobs? Reels! Artists typically have a dance reel, this allows casting agencies to see how you move in a variety of styles in a short amount of time. I myself just got two jobs last week from my dance reel alone! Help your dancer get ahead with our new, one month only course.
In this course we will go over what a dance reel is, what your dancer’s strengths are and how to showcase them in an awesome reel. The last two weeks of class will include us filming your dancer’s reel! After this they will get all the footage from our filming. And if you sign up for our premium package, it will also be edited together for them!
NOTE: Saturdays class times are 2:30-4:00PM
Friday Saturday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio B
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts
Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts