Company Mission
The mission of Pearl Movement is to provide personal development and community-building opportunities for movers of all ages and levels of curiosity, comfort, and confidence.
We strive to polish and cultivate one’s movement practice to fit their unique needs by learning from historically Black dance forms and traditions. In a world and industry that often romanticizes chipping away at ourselves until we fit into a role, Pearl Movement’s goal is to build on the lived experience of the mover— resembling the creation process of a pearl.
Whether you are a lifelong dancer or a new mover aiming to connect with your body alongside others,
Pearl Movement serves you.
Founder
As the founder of Pearl Movement, PEARL brings 20+ years of dancing and 10+ years of dance education experience in Ballet, Modern, HipHop, Step, Traditional Jazz & Swing, and African & Caribbean Folkloric styles.
Upon becoming the sixth licensed performer of Pearl Primus’ 1943 Strange Fruit, Pearl’s work has consistently appreciated and demanded attention toward the Black history of dance. To cater to her community’s needs, she also integrates her love for dance with her teaching background and Bachelor’s degree in Biopsychology, Dance, and Human Development from Tufts University. Through Pearl Movement, Pearl creates a restorative and connective experience rooted in Black Dance traditions.
