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URBANITE WORKSHOPS

AT URBANITE, OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD AND ENRICH THE DANCE COMMUNITY TO WHICH WE PROUDLY BELONG…

…and our workshop series is one of the places this truly comes to life. Held prinicaply during Showcase weekends, and increasingly as standalone events, Urbanite Workshops offer dancers of all levels a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and connect. Our classes are designed to cultivate a supportive and inspiring environment, fostering creativity, skill-building, and a deeper sense of community.

CHI WORKSHOPS JUST ANNOUNCED!

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CHI WORKSHOPS JUST ANNOUNCED! /

JUST ANNOUNCED…

URBANITE: CHICAGO WORKSHOPS

FEATURING SEAN LEW AND MARLEE HIGHTOWER!

Urbanite Workshops are back in Chicago! This year we are pleased to announce an exciting partnership with DePaul University and DePaul Athletics. Join us on Friday, April 11th, at McGrath-Phillips Arena for a chance to train with Marlee Hightower and Sean Lew. DO NOT MISS THIS! Space is limited!

REGISTER HERE!

FRIDAY, APRIL 11TH, 2025

LOCATION: Mcgrath-Phillips Arena (DEPAUL UNIVERSITY)

Doors: 6pm

COST: General Admission - $45/class, $75 Full Workshop

FEATURING

MARLEE HIGHTOWER

FRI APR 11 @ 6:30PM

Marlee Hightower is a powerhouse dancer and choreographer whose dynamic movement and signature style have captivated audiences worldwide. From viral performances to working with top-tier artists, Marlee’s versatility and creativity set her apart as a leader in the dance community. Marlee always brings an electrifying energy that dancers everywhere strive to emulate. Join her at Urbanite Chicago 2025 for an unforgettable class experience!
@marleehightower

SEAN LEW

FRI APR 11 @ 8:00PM

Sean Lew is an internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, and creative visionary known for his powerful movement and innovative storytelling. Sean has solidified his place as one of the most influential figures in dance today. A sought-after collaborator in the industry, he has worked with global artists, choreographed for major productions, and continues to inspire dancers worldwide. Equally adept in freestyle as he is choreo, Sean was the Red Bull Dance Your Style 2024 U.S. National Champion! Don't miss the chance to train with him at Urbanite Chicago 2025!
@seanlew

REGISTER HERE!

RECAP: URBANITE C-U 2024 WORKSHOPS

ANNIE FRANKLIN, HARINI NILAKANTAN, MONYETT CRUMP JR

Champaign-Urbana Workshops were special! They took place on Friday, April 6th, 2024 @ ARC (Activities and Recreation Center) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with support from UIUC Student Affairs. We had three amazing instructors: Annie Franklin, Harini Nilakantan, and Monyett Crump Jr. Check the class videos below!

Class 1 - Annie Franklin - Urbanite Workshops: C-U

Class 2 - Harini Nilakantan - Urbanite Workshops: C-U

Class 3 - Monyett Crump Jr - Urbanite Workshops: C-U

🎥 @danylostupinskyy

RECAP: URBANITE CHICAGO 2024 WORKSHOPS

BOBBI PONDER

Apr 5 2024 / Visceral Dance Center / Chicago, IL

Urbanite welcomed The Council + Chicago native Bobbi Ponder as a featured instructors at Workshops this year! Check out the full group runs for Bobbi’s class in the video below. Check out the highlights to Bobbi’s class on the IG post here! (The Council highlights coming soon!)

CLASS 1 FULL Groups | Choreography: BOBBI PONDER | Song: "No.1" Tyla (all rights reserved)

RECAP: URBANITE CHICAGO 2023 WORKSHOPS

NATALIE “NAT BAT” BEBKO

Credits: Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Migos, Cardi B, 6lack, Rosalia, Justin Bieber, Drake, Normani, Saweetie, JLO, Nike, & more

Apr 7 2023 / Visceral Dance Center / Chicago, IL

Urbanite welcomed Detroit native dancer and choreographer Natalie Bebko, aka Nat Bat, as our featured performer for the Urbanite 2023: Chicago Dance Showcase and as our workshop instructor during Urbanite Weekend. Fresh off of Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, our dance community couldn’t have been more excited to learn from one of the greats!

Press + hold photos to save. 📸 @rxdy.

RECAP

URBANITE: C-U 2023 WORKSHOPS

part of Urbanite: champaign-Urbana weekend

FEATURING JULES MORALES

+ MATT PUMANES

Fri Dec 1 2023 / 7pm-10pm / The City Center / Urbana, IL

Urbanite welcomed two powerhouse members of the Urbanite family – Jules Morales and Matt Pumanes – as workshop instructors for the Champaign-Urbana weekend. Two sold out classes and a change in venue later, what an evening it was! These workshosps were the perfect kick off to a magical Urbanite: C-U weekend!