Uptown Dance is committed to making a positive difference in the community by providing standards of excellence and enlightenment of area inner-city youth through dance. We believe a learned talent or gift can positively change the world.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS & OTHER SERVICES
Dream Tots (Age 2-5)
Classes introduce young children, ages 2 1/2-5 years (6 years of age pending experience), to the natural and basic ballet movements and creative dance. Children improve their coordination, rhythm and balance along with improving self-esteem and confidence.
‘Gimme-A-Break’ Jams
Parents want a night out on the town or just some quality time without the kids. Just drop them off and we will do the rest. Your child will dance the evening away with age appropriate music by a live DJ, live video, food, fun and games. This event will be held once a month and for children ages 7-12. General Admission is $10.00 which includes: hot dog, chips and drink. Please see calendar for dates.
YO Fitness
Fitness program for youth of all ages, Youth will enjoy exercising to the latest Hip-Hop and R&B moves. Youth will learn how to count their calories and monitor their weight weekly. Youth will also benefit from The Dream Bucks Program for high achievers.
Workshops
Our workshop schedule includes activities for the entire family. It doesn’t matter if you are young at heart or in your golden ages. Our workshops will include Hip-Hop, Modern, Salsa, Ballroom, Chicago Stepping, Jazz and more. Please view our calendar monthly for more details.
Afro-centric Fitness
Dance the pounds away with an exciting new, high impact dance aerobics for adults, with an international twist. Afro-centric Fitness fuses African, Hip-Hop, Latin, Ole’ School, Line dancing, Chair routines and other fun dance moves to help you trim those pounds away in a fun, intimate environment. Classes are held weekly on Tuesday & Thursday. Group discounts available, ask owner for details.
‘Gimme’-A-Break Camps
Do you need a safe and fun environment to leave your child during school breaks? Students will learn basic dance moves, explore the history of dance, create art and keepsakes field trips and most importantly build self-esteem and confidence. Group discounts are available. Camps are from 7: 30am-5:30pm. Please call for schedule, registration and fees
Divine Dreams (Beginners)
Dance basics are taught with an emphasis on developing correct muscle usage and technique. Dance movement vocabulary increases to encompass a wider variety of choreography. Instructors focus on instilling a love of dance through fun, stimulating learning techniques. Students are exposed to the following classes: (Class maximum determined by the instructor.)
- Combo – Ballet and Jazz
- Hip-Hop
- Tap
Dream Catchers
All males are taught dance basics with emphasis on developing correct muscle usage and technique. Dance movement vocabulary increases to encompass a wider variety of choreography. Instructors focus on instilling a love of dance through fun, stimulating learning techniques. Students are exposed to the following genre of dance: (Class maximum determined by the instructor.)
- Combo – Hip-Hop and Tap
- Popping
- Locking
- Basic Stunts
Birthday Parties (Minimum 10 students Maximum of 10 Adults)
Have your child’s next birthday party at Uptown Dance Studio and make all their dreams come true!!! Choose from a variety of super fun theme parties, and it will be the best birthday party they have ever had.
2-hour party includes:
Beautifully decorated room of your theme choice
Pizza & soda for the kids
Chips, cookies, and snacks
Coffee & cookies for the adults
Dance lesson, games, prizes, body art, face painting, fake tattoos & a very special gift for the birthday girl or boy!!!
Call for prices!
Based upon 10 children including the birthday girl or boy- 10 parent maximum. 25%deposit due at initial booking; balance to be paid in full the day of the party (no refunds for cancellations). Book it today!!!
Dream Dolls (Intermediate & Advanced)
Mostly one-hour classes for ages 12 and up or sixth grade and up. This class will include:
- Ballet
- Lyrical
- Modern
- Tap
- Jazz
- Hip-Hop
Summer Camp
Uptown’s summer dance program is designed for boys and girls ages 6-15. Students will learn various dance genres, explore the history of dance, create art and keepsakes field trips, swimming and most importantly build self-esteem and confidence.