“This gym tells everyone in this community: You are loved. You matter. You are important.”
- Billie Walker; single mother, resident, Zumba Instructor and Black Girls Run leader
Latest News and Updates
Urban Perform Featured on CBS Atlanta
Check out this video from CBS Atlanta about the work we are doing at Urban Perform.
Meet Carl, our newest employee
As an organization serving urban Atlanta, one of our goals is to provide economic health to our neighbors. The newest way we are meeting that goal is by providing jobs and continuing education opportunites. Meet Carl, he joins our staff as the Open Gym Facilitator. We sat down with Carl on his first day on the [...]
3 new programs launching!
1. Monday, May 7th we will start Open Gym and continue every Monday, Friday and Saturday. This is time where individuals are welcome to workout on their own. You’re first visit is FREE!! 2. Wednesday, May 9th we will start a Black Girls Run group at 7am and continue every Monday and Wednesday! All women walkers, [...]
Friday Five Feature
Our Executive Director, Laura Pritchard, was featured as a Friday Five guest for Plywood People. Laura Pritchard loves creating inclusive environments. She grew up in rural Southwest Virginia and attended the University of Virginia for both undergrad and graduate school where she was the Strength and Conditioning Coach for two National Championship tennis teams. [...]
Featured in ECC News!
Atlanta Congregation Puts Faith into Practice ATLANTA, GA (March 28, 2012) – The nearest full-service grocery store is several miles away. The only green space in the neighborhood is called Mother Mattie’s Garden, a narrow, quarter-acre lot in the middle of a blighted community. A local church created the garden as a legacy to give [...]
UVA Softball hosting clinic at UP!
The University of Virginia’s softball team is coming to Urban Perform this Friday, March 9th, to host an afternoon filled with softball fun! http://www.virginiasports.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17800&SPID=10608&SPSID=92032 The UVA softball team is giving back to the community by hosting a FREE clinic at Urban Perform! Please join us for an afternoon of fun in the sun. The team and [...]
Zumba starts this Saturday March 3rd!
Calling all ladies 17 years & up!! Please join us for Zumba! Location: Urban Perform at New Life Covenant Church 575 Travis Street NW; Atlanta, GA 30318 Date: Saturday March 3rd; Time: 2pm Cost: $2; cash only; Instructor: Billie Walker
Grand Opening Celebration
Our grand opening was quite the evening. We had over 120 guests including 3 NFL players, CBS Atlanta, neighborhood supporters and tons of kids! We had a great time celebrating the progress we have made over the past 6 months. Thank you to everyone for coming out and showing your support. A special thanks to our sponsors: Just [...]
Please join us for…
Our Grand Opening Celebration!!! RSVP on Facebook or by emailing laura@urbanperform.org
Week 1 was a hit!!
We have just completed our first week working with the SAY Yes! students. It was an incredible time filled with hard work, laughter, sweat and increased knowledge. Definitely making UPward movements! Day 1, we completed a questionnaire to measuring current activities, eating habits, self-esteem and time moving. The warm up was also taught on this [...]