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Celebrating Black tradition by means of dance

By Miles Cooper
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February 25, 2025
Celebrating Black tradition by means of dance
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Celebrating Black tradition by means of dance

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Feline Finesse Dance Firm, an all-Black youth dance group in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Level neighborhood, is making waves not solely with their performances but in addition by means of neighborhood service. Based by Lilla Pittman, the dance firm gives an area for Black and Brown women to specific themselves and construct confidence by means of dance.

The group just lately carried out at Gateway Excessive College for Black Historical past Month, showcasing their expertise and cultural delight.

“For you to be a Feline Finesse girl, you just really got to be a Queen,” mentioned Zion Harp, a dance captain on the firm.

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“It’s extremely important for young Black people to create and have that confidence to be able to step out,” mentioned Lilla Pittman, the founder and inventive director.

The Feline Finesse Dance Firm is greater than only a dance group; it’s a neighborhood the place members see one another as household. Kamai Moore, the parade captain, emphasizes the bond among the many dancers, saying, “They’re not my dance mates, they’re my sisters, they’re my best friends.”

The dancers are inspired to be their genuine selves and discover their abilities with out concern of judgment. “It makes me feel free because it makes me feel like I can do whatever I want,” Moore added.

Past dance, the corporate is concerned in neighborhood stewardship, resembling serving and making ready sizzling meals for folks in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood. This facet of their mission reinforces the values of giving again and supporting their neighborhood.

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The group is led by Lilla Pittman, who serves as each coach and inventive director. Her management is pivotal in shaping the dancers’ experiences and development. “Dance I would say… for all my young ladies, it’s not something I want them to grow up to be a dancer, it’s literally a stepping stone,” Pittman defined.

All info from this text had been gathered by KRON4 journalists. The article was transformed into this format with help from synthetic intelligence. It has been edited and accredited by KRON4 employees.

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