Photograph of the Stella Maris Dance Ensemble of Kingston, Jamaica receiving praise and handshakes from the audience members who attended their performance of "Kudos." This photograph was taken at the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of the Stella Maris Dance Ensemble of Kingston, Jamaica receiving praise and handshakes from the audience members who attended their performance of "Kudos." This photograph was taken at the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of the Stella Maris Dance Ensemble of Kingston, Jamaica receiving praise and handshakes from the audience members who attended their performance of "Kudos." This photograph was taken at the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of the Stella Maris Dance Ensemble of Kingston, Jamaica receiving praise and handshakes from the audience members who attended their performance of "Kudos." This photograph was taken at the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of the Stella Maris Dance Ensemble of Kingston, Jamaica receiving praise and handshakes from the audience members who attended their performance of "Kudos." This photograph was taken at the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of the Stella Maris Dance Ensemble of Kingston, Jamaica receiving praise and handshakes from the audience members who attended their performance of "Kudos." This photograph was taken at the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of multiple audience members surrounding the stage and talking with the performers of the Stella Maris Dance Ensemble of Kingston, Jamaica after their performance of "Kudos." This photograph was taken at the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of multiple audience members surrounding the stage and talking with the performers of the Stella Maris Dance Ensemble of Kingston, Jamaica after their performance of "Kudos." This photograph was taken at the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of multiple audience members surrounding the stage and talking with the performers of the Stella Maris Dance Ensemble of Kingston, Jamaica after their performance of "Kudos." This photograph was taken at the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of audience members, visible behind the shoulders of unidentified individuals as they hurdle around during the end of a showcase. This photograph was taken at the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of Gavin Hart, dance member part of the Stella Maris Dance Ensemble of Kingston, Jamaica receiving praise and handshakes from the audience members who attended their performance of "Kudos." This photograph was taken at the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of Gavin Hart, dance member part of the Stella Maris Dance Ensemble of Kingston, Jamaica receiving praise and handshakes from the audience members who attended their performance of "Kudos." This photograph was taken at the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of Gavin Hart, dance member part of the Stella Maris Dance Ensemble of Kingston, Jamaica receiving praise and handshakes from the audience members who attended their performance of "Kudos." This photograph was taken at the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of Gavin Hart, dance member part of the Stella Maris Dance Ensemble of Kingston, Jamaica receiving praise and handshakes from the audience members who attended their performance of "Kudos." This photograph was taken at the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of an unidentified ballet dancer wearing all black performing on stage with his arms cupped at his sides. His performance is a part of the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of a dancer from Happy Nia Dance Company performing a solo on stage in a pink leotard, standing on one foot. Her performance is a part of the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013. The performer is from Kingston, Jamaica.

Photograph of an unidentified ballet dancer wearing all black and performing on stage in the spotlight. His performance is a part of the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of an unidentified dancer wearing all black dancing on stage in a ballet position. His performance is a part of the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of an unidentified ballet dancer wearing all black performing on stage in the spotlight. His performance is a part of the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of an unidentified ballet dancer wearing all black standing on stage with his hand out in front of him. His performance is a part of the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of an unidentified ballet dancer wearing all black performing on stage. His performance is a part of the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of an unidentified ballet dancer wearing all black and performing on stage in the spotlight. His performance is a part of the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of an unidentified ballet dancer wearing all black while kneeling on stage in the spotlight. His performance is a part of the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.

Photograph of an unidentified ballet dancer wearing all black performing on stage in the spotlight. His performance is a part of the 9th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, held at the Naomi Burton Theater on February 22-23, 2013.