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The Pump House Project | Old Theatre, Swan Lane, Faringdon, Oxfordshire
£64.00 for 8 sessions | 15 places remaining
Run by The Pump House Project
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Urban Movement Academy
Urban Movement Academy is a movement-based training programme that helps young people develop confidence, strength, creativity, and physical literacy through dynamic body-weight movement. Our sessions combine elements of athletics, gymnastics, and obstacle navigation, encouraging students to move efficiently, creatively, and safely within their environment.
We focus on teaching participants how to use their bodies to overcome physical challenges such as walls, rails, and obstacles using techniques like running, jumping, vaulting, climbing, rolling, and controlled landings. Alongside this, students are introduced to expressive and acrobatic movements that promote fluidity, coordination, and self-expression.
What We Teach
Our training develops a wide range of physical skills, including:
· Strength and endurance through body-weight exercises such as push-ups, pull-ups, hanging, dips, and core work
· Agility, balance, and coordination through precision jumping, vaulting, and controlled movement
· Spatial awareness and confidence by learning how to move safely across different surfaces and heights
· Movement techniques such as wall running, climbing, safe landing and rolling, and controlled transitions between movements
· Creative movement and acrobatics, including spins, controlled flips (age and level appropriate), and flowing movement sequences
All skills are taught progressively, with safety, technique, and individual ability as top priorities.
Our Approach
Urban Movement Academy is non-competitive and inclusive. We encourage personal progress, teamwork, and self-belief rather than comparison or pressure. Sessions are structured but flexible, allowing students to explore movement creatively while building discipline and focus.
Training is suitable for beginners through to more advanced movers, and exercises are adapted to match each participant’s age, experience, and confidence level.
Benefits of Joining
· Builds functional strength that supports everyday movement and sport
· Improves confidence, resilience, and problem-solving skills
· Encourages creativity and self-expression through movement
· Develops a strong sense of community, respect, and encouragement
· Accessible and adaptable training using minimal equipment
Urban Movement Academy provides a positive, supportive environment where young people can move, explore, and grow—physically, mentally, and socially.
The Pump House Project | Old Theatre, Swan Lane, Faringdon, Oxfordshire