Bringing Soca to A Wider Audience : Meet Kittwani Oscar
“We measure your smile, and not your waistline” is the slogan for Kittness Dance Fitness Studio. Owner, Kittwani Oscar, says, “ I came up with it because I want women to feel confident when they work out. I encourage them to stop thinking about their body image or size and focus on having fun, enjoying the exercise, and dancing to great music. She started dancing as a member of the praise dance team. Oscar moved to the US as a teen from The Commonwealth Of Dominica. As time went on, she soon transitioned to the American lifestyle. “ It was a culture shock, but I got used to it as time passed .” Caribbean island country Dominica is a small country in the Lesser Antilles. The population is under 72,000, and Dominica is relative for its African and French influences. However, just like most Caribbean countries, Dominica has its connection to music and dance. Oscar brings these elements to Kittness Dance Studio. “ Soca is a Caribbean music genre that is an offsho