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University City Arts League

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The University City Arts League is a community based arts center that holds a wide range of arts, dance and fitness classes. It houses a pottery studio, a photography studio and an art gallery which shows the work of emerging Philadelphia artists. The Arts League has members as young as 2 and as old as 94, and offers classes for children, teens and adults. Check the official website for class information.

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  • Contact Info

    University City Arts League

    4226 Spruce Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19104

    Phone: 215-382-7811   |   Official Website

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  • Accessibility Services

    There is no accessibility service information available at this time.

  • • Current Events

      05/07/12- 06/29/12	Drop-in ZUMBA® Fitness Class in University City University City Arts League Drop-in ZUMBA® Fitness Class in University City Presented by www.phillyzumba.com at University City Arts League May 7-June 29, 2012 Shimmy, shake and groove to the hottest international party music! You don't have to be a dancer to enjoy a ZUMBA® fitness class! Drop-in class, no registration necessary. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle.
      04/09/12- 06/17/12	Spring Contemporary Modern Dance Classes University City Arts League Spring Contemporary Modern Dance Classes Presented by University City Arts League at University City Arts League April 9-June 17, 2012 This is a class for dancers ready to experience more technique and skill development while continuing to have fun improvising and choreographing. The class will study the styles of Mary Anthony, Martha Graham, and Jose Limon. The students will also have a chance to learn the history of modern dance.
      04/09/12- 06/17/12	Spring Workout Classes University City Arts League Spring Workout Classes Presented by University City Arts League at University City Arts League April 9-June 17, 2012 These fun exercise classes incorporate elements of dance, yoga and aerobics to music that makes you move. Expect a full body-mind workout that will make you feel and look healthier. The class emphasizes proper form, flexibility and strength training, balance, coordination, teamwork and cardio work to sculpt muscles, build bone density and make a healthier you. Bring a workout buddy and compare results! Wear sweats and sneakers. All levels welcome.
      04/09/12- 06/17/12	Spring Flamenco Classes University City Arts League Spring Flamenco Classes Presented by University City Arts League at University City Arts League April 9-June 17, 2012 Students learn the fundamental elements of flamenco including footwork technique, braceo (arm and hand movements), and palmas (hand clapping technique). Castanets will be used. Class includes a warm-up, technique exercises and specific choreographic sequences. No prior experience is needed. Women's attire: long, wide skirt and leather-soled shoes with 1 1/2 inch heels. For men: leather-soled shoes or boots. Purchase of castanets ($18 to $24) will be discussed at first class.
      04/09/12- 06/17/12	Spring Social Dance Classes With Kelly Ray University City Arts League Spring Social Dance Classes With Kelly Ray Presented by University City Arts League at University City Arts League April 9-June 17, 2012 Whether you're preparing for a wedding or other special event, improving your social skills, or just love to move to music, these classes will get you headed in the right direction, quickly and easily. Get up to speed in waltz, foxtrot, swing, cha cha, rumba, samba, tango, and the latest novelties. Shall we dance?
      04/09/12- 06/17/12	Spring Beginning Belly Dance Classes University City Arts League Spring Beginning Belly Dance Classes Presented by University City Arts League at University City Arts League April 9-June 17, 2012 Join Univeristy City Arts League in this body-affirming dance class designed to help you improve your self-image while you enjoy the fluidity of movement. You'll learn basic core movements, travel steps, and secrets to keep your dance elegant and expressive. You'll also learn how to improvise by utilizing principles of dance to create a variety of ways to express yourself and feel like a goddess! In this session, you'll learn choreography to a veil dance. Bring a veil. (Three yards of...

  • • Upcoming Events

      06/18/12- 08/24/12

      Habitats Around the World Summer Camp University City Arts League Habitats Around the World Summer Camp Presented by University City Arts League at University City Arts League June 18-August 24, 2012 Join University City Arts League on an imaginary adventure to some of the world’s most fascinating habitats as you have fun learning about our world by creating art projects, participating in field trips and welcoming special guests. Each session will include a field trip related to the session's theme and a guest teaching artist. All sessions include lunch, snack and outdoor play!

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/07/12- 06/29/12	Drop-in ZUMBA® Fitness Class in University City University City Arts League Drop-in ZUMBA® Fitness Class in University City Presented by www.phillyzumba.com at University City Arts League May 7-June 29, 2012 Shimmy, shake and groove to the hottest international party music! You don't have to be a dancer to enjoy a ZUMBA® fitness class! Drop-in class, no registration necessary. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle.
    04/09/12- 06/17/12	Spring Contemporary Modern Dance Classes University City Arts League Spring Contemporary Modern Dance Classes Presented by University City Arts League at University City Arts League April 9-June 17, 2012 This is a class for dancers ready to experience more technique and skill development while continuing to have fun improvising and choreographing. The class will study the styles of Mary Anthony, Martha Graham, and Jose Limon. The students will also have a chance to learn the history of modern dance.
    04/09/12- 06/17/12	Spring Workout Classes University City Arts League Spring Workout Classes Presented by University City Arts League at University City Arts League April 9-June 17, 2012 These fun exercise classes incorporate elements of dance, yoga and aerobics to music that makes you move. Expect a full body-mind workout that will make you feel and look healthier. The class emphasizes proper form, flexibility and strength training, balance, coordination, teamwork and cardio work to sculpt muscles, build bone density and make a healthier you. Bring a workout buddy and compare results! Wear sweats and sneakers. All levels welcome.
    04/09/12- 06/17/12	Spring Flamenco Classes University City Arts League Spring Flamenco Classes Presented by University City Arts League at University City Arts League April 9-June 17, 2012 Students learn the fundamental elements of flamenco including footwork technique, braceo (arm and hand movements), and palmas (hand clapping technique). Castanets will be used. Class includes a warm-up, technique exercises and specific choreographic sequences. No prior experience is needed. Women's attire: long, wide skirt and leather-soled shoes with 1 1/2 inch heels. For men: leather-soled shoes or boots. Purchase of castanets ($18 to $24) will be discussed at first class.
    04/09/12- 06/17/12	Spring Social Dance Classes With Kelly Ray University City Arts League Spring Social Dance Classes With Kelly Ray Presented by University City Arts League at University City Arts League April 9-June 17, 2012 Whether you're preparing for a wedding or other special event, improving your social skills, or just love to move to music, these classes will get you headed in the right direction, quickly and easily. Get up to speed in waltz, foxtrot, swing, cha cha, rumba, samba, tango, and the latest novelties. Shall we dance?
    04/09/12- 06/17/12	Spring Beginning Belly Dance Classes University City Arts League Spring Beginning Belly Dance Classes Presented by University City Arts League at University City Arts League April 9-June 17, 2012 Join Univeristy City Arts League in this body-affirming dance class designed to help you improve your self-image while you enjoy the fluidity of movement. You'll learn basic core movements, travel steps, and secrets to keep your dance elegant and expressive. You'll also learn how to improvise by utilizing principles of dance to create a variety of ways to express yourself and feel like a goddess! In this session, you'll learn choreography to a veil dance. Bring a veil. (Three yards of...

  • Upcoming Events

    06/18/12- 08/24/12

    Habitats Around the World Summer Camp University City Arts League Habitats Around the World Summer Camp Presented by University City Arts League at University City Arts League June 18-August 24, 2012 Join University City Arts League on an imaginary adventure to some of the world’s most fascinating habitats as you have fun learning about our world by creating art projects, participating in field trips and welcoming special guests. Each session will include a field trip related to the session's theme and a guest teaching artist. All sessions include lunch, snack and outdoor play!

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    04/09/12- 02/13/12	Spring Yoga Classes University City Arts League
    03/20/12- 04/24/12	New ZUMBA® Fitness Class in University City University City Arts League
    03/12/12- 04/02/12	Spring Classes for Adults University City Arts League
    02/17/12- 03/30/12	Zub University City Arts League
    09/10/11	Fall Open House University City Arts League
    09/09/11	Faculty Exhibition University City Arts League
    09/26/10	Light and Honey: A Multi-Arts Festival University City Arts League
    03/24/10	Salsa and Sangria at the University City Arts League University City Arts League
    01/08/10- 02/07/10	The Beast from the Belly of a Boeing University City Arts League
    09/15/09- 09/18/09	Emma's Parlour University City Arts League
    04/18/09- 05/30/09	Encaustic Arabic Calligraphy Workshop with Tremain Smith University City Arts League
    03/21/09	Spring Open House University City Arts League
    03/13/09- 04/05/09	Personal Universal Exhibit University City Arts League