About Us

Who Are We?

Urbanity Dance Chicago, founded in 2019, is a woman-owned dance studio for adults in Lincoln Park, Chicago. Urbanity strives to cultivate individuality, community, and passion for dance through the Afro-Latin partner dances & urban solo dance styles which include Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Zouk, Cumbia, Cha Cha, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Heels, and more!

What makes us different?

Urbanity works hard to create a safe, inclusive, judgement-free space for everyone to feel welcome in regardless of age, race, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Gender and masculine/feminine have been dissociated from the lead/follow roles in partner dance and solo styling in hopes of encouraging students to dance what they want, how they want!

Our instructors come from a wide variety of training backgrounds, allowing us to take the best of all worlds and combine it into one! Our curriculum structure and teaching methods reflect that. They are unique and constantly evolving to ensure that quality & fun are equally valued at every level.

Ask a student or staff member about Urbanity and you will hear...

  • “comfortable”
  • “connected”
  • “a friendly and supportive environment”
  • “a perfect balance of discipline and creativity”

Our staff is passionate, our students are family, and we are truly welcoming to ALL.

“Connect. Express. Vibe” is our checklist for success.

Connect with a diverse, inclusive, fun community of awesome human beings.

Express yourself through movement with your own personal style.

Vibe out & de-stress from the daily grind.

SEE OUR FAQ'S FOR ADDITIONAL INFO!

FAQ'S

Meet Our Team

Our versatile teachers do more than what they offer on the schedule.

Sarah Zuccaro

Owner | Offering group dance classes in Zouk, Bachata, & Stretch + 6-Week Series in Body Movement & Technique. Private lessons in above genres + Salsa, beginner-level Kiz, Cha Cha, & Wedding dances also available.

Sarah Zuccaro, a proud Chicago resident since 2014, is a seasoned dancer and educator with 30 years of experience spanning Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, American-style Ballroom, and the Afro-Latin partner dances. She has taught and performed at events across North America, Europe, and South America and has numerous finalist placements in social dance and performance competitions. Additionally, Sarah holds a Bachelors of Arts and Science in Dance Performance and Choreography from Eastern Michigan University as well as several teaching certifications.

In 2019, Sarah opened Urbanity Dance Chicago, a studio dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive space where individuals from all backgrounds feel welcome and empowered to achieve their best in dance. Although Sarah has shifted her priorities towards building Chicago's local community, she is still a nationally sought-after instructor, coach, and choreographer.

Sarah's expertise extends beyond teaching & creating dance. In addition to running her studio, she has successfully organized and managed Kizomba and Zouk rooms at major festivals, organized regular weekend dance events with international artists, and built a thriving dance community in Chicago. She most recently founded Chi-Town World Dance Congress: a 3-day dance event featuring workshops, evening performances, and late night social dance parties in the four most popular Afro-Latin partner dances (Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, and Zouk) all facilitated by a lineup of professionals, ranging from local artists to internationally renowned talent. Additionally, Sarah has developed training programs for Dance Pedagogy and Body Movement, which are gaining recognition for their detailed delivery and positive results for participants.

Sierra Wells

Offering group dance classes in Salsa. Private lessons in Salsa, Bachata, & Afro Beats also available.

Horacio Zavala

Offering group dance classes in Cumbia. Private lessons in Cumbia, Salsa & Bachata also available.

Gennady & Christie

Offering group dance classes & private lessons in Zouk. Private lessons by Gennady in Kizomba also available

Nathalie Ocampo

Offering group dance classes and private lessons in Heels

Odilón Guzman

Offering group dance classes & private lessons in Bachata

Tiffany Zhang

Offering group dance classes & private lessons in Salsa & Bachata

Program Structure

Our structure keeps YOU in mind!

Having had a formal dance education through Eastern Michigan University, as well as several teaching certifications in Ballroom & Brazilian Zouk, our studio owner values pedagogy - the art of teaching - immensely! We also know our students have busy lives, and that can make it hard to be consistent or commit 100% to one's hobbies. Urbanity's program structure is very unique in that it offers quality progressive learning while still being flexible. Read up on our cycle format for partner dances and leveled learning for solo dances below!

PARTNER DANCE

Bachata | Salsa | Kizomba | Zouk

SOLO DANCE

Hip Hop | Heels

DROP-IN CLASSES

Stretch

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