The official page of the Uptown Dance Academy™ Dance Company Robin Williams started dancing at the age of 5 and hasn’t stopped dancing yet.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Ms. Williams is recognized as one of New York’s highly respected choreographers and dance training principals. She is credited for exposing classical dance to school children in the Harlem area. Performing abroad and throughout the United States, Ms. Williams was a principal dancer with Dancer Theatre of Harlem's Ensemble, Gallman's Dance Theatre, Nanette Bearden's Conte
06/15/2026
Great 15th year performance with New York African Chorus Ensemble NYC Multicultural Festival at Jackie Robinson Park Theater with UDA Junior Quartet. Stay tuned for
Part II. Saturday June 20 Junteenth Celebration
We are auditioning for more Juniors ages 9-14 for our Year round performance training.
TEXT your interest to join us to 9172021601
06/08/2026
We are looking for more stars at Uptown Dance Academy, join us for dance fitness training starting at age 3 to adult
Or Summer Intensive Boot Camp for serious dancers that includes competitions and Constant performances. Full and Partial scholarships available.
05/31/2026
UDA Congratulates Blake McDougald for landing the leading role of City Mouse at Dance Theater of Harlem. So proud to see her shine spectacularly today. She is also a recipient of a Van Lier Scholarship. So proud to see her and 2 other UDA students. Blake is the 10th UDA student to be accepted to DTH
05/24/2026
Great performance 2, our 27th year at the 9th Ave International Food Festival with
UDA Juniors
We are auditioning for more Juniors ages 9-14 for our Year round performance training.
TEXT your interest to join us to 9172021601
05/20/2026
UDA just finished a WOW weekend performance Trifecta
Great performance 1 with MCB9 Harlem Youth Performance Showcase at Riverbank Park Theater with UDA Juniors
We are auditioning for more Juniors ages 9-14 for our Year round performance training.
TEXT your interest to join us to 9172021601
05/08/2026
Congratulates Empress Childers for getting a shoutout at her School Ballet Tech. She replicated a Dance Magazine pose. Maybe she will be the next UDA Star to make Dance Magazine Cover! Our first being .great
04/15/2026
Sharing the UDA legacy to my Junior Trainee class. Hands on before they grow taller than me, World-class text books on the shelf, Videos of on the iPad
Josie Solon, at UDA since age 3, photos by
03/31/2026
Are You Coming by?
UDA is introduces:
Open House Registration Saturdays
1-5pm walk-ins
We are Filling up our new Facility room by room.
Unlock a Transformative journey,
Register now for year-round training classes built on 30 years of excellence.
02/15/2026
One Week away for our Open House at our Permanent Facility
February 21st 10am-2pm
Uptown Dance Academy
309 E 108th btw 1st & 2nd Ave
RESERVE by text at 9172021601
| Monday | 5pm - 7:30pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Thursday | 4:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Friday | 4:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 4pm |