Photograph of a group of dancers performing on stage. A man stands on one foot towards the front of the stage on the right. He wears a white, sleeveless shirt with long, white shorts. Three women dressed in long, white dresses and headwraps kneel down at the back of the stage. They all hold woven baskets in their hands. The background is dark. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of dancers performing on stage at a festival. Three dancers stand in front of the group. They all wear metallic orange leotards with gold and purple skirts. A man stands behind them with a very long piece of red fabric draped across his shoulders. He wears a metallic gold shirt with orange bellbottom pants. A large, red screen hangs down at the back of the stage. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of eight women performing a dance at a festival. They wear long, white dresses and headwraps. Some woven baskets are arranged on the stage among the dancers. Red lights illuminate a screen at the back of the stage. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a woman performing a dance on stage at a festival. Two metal chairs sit on the stage in front of her under a spotlight. Red lights illuminate the back of the stage. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of five dancers performing on a dark stage. Four of them wear light-colored skirts, while one of them wears a black outfit. Red lights illuminate the back of the stage. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of three dancers performing on stage. A man dressed in a white tank top and jeans dances at the back of the group. A woman with short, purple hair and a black outfit dances in front of him. A woman wearing a long, white dress with a floral apron and a large hat dances at the front of the stage. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a group of dancers performing on stage at a festival. A man stands on the right with his back to the camera. He wears a long-sleeved, metallic gold shirt with orange bellbottom pants. Four dancers stand to his left with their arms raised above their heads. They all wear metallic orange leotards with short gold and purple skirts. A large, red screen hangs down at the back of the stage. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a group of dancers performing on stage at a festival. A dancer stands in the middle of the stage inside a large piece of sheer pink and purple fabric that swirls around them. He wears a long-sleeved, metallic gold shirt with orange pants. Two other dancers are partially visible kneeling down on their hands and knees at the front of the stage. The back of the stage is dark. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a group of six dancers performing on stage at a dance festival. They are all dressed in black clothing and face the left with their arms raised above their heads. A dark screen hangs down at the back of the stage. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a man performing a dance on a dimly lit stage at a festival. He wears short, brown shorts and stands on one leg. A metal chair with a red cushion is partially visible on his left. The back of the stage is dark. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of three women performing a dance on a dark stage at a festival. A woman stands in the center of the group with her arms raised above her head. She wears a leotard with a short skirt and a long, purple cape. She is flanked by two women, who stand in the same pose in matching outfits. A large, dark blue screen hangs down at the back of the stage. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a dancer performing on stage in a white leotard. A dancer in a red leotard is partially visible behind her on the left. The back of the stage is dark. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a woman dancing on stage. She bends forward and places a hand on top of her head. She wears a long, white dress with a floral apron and a large, white hat. Red lights illuminate a screen at the back of the stage. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a group of dancers performing on stage at a festival. In the center of the group, a man stands facing the right with his hand over his face. He wears a long-sleeved, metallic gold shirt with orange pants. Many other dancers are arranged around him. They are dressed in metallic orange leotards with short gold skirts. A large, red screen hangs down at the back of the stage. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a dancer performing on stage at a dance festival. He stands at the front of the stage in a wide stance. He wears camo pants and is illuminated by green lights. Some benches are arranged at the back of the stage in front of a large, dark screen. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a large group of dancers performing on stage at a festival. A man stands in the center of the group dressed in a metallic gold shirt and darker gold pants. Many other dancers are arranged around him. They wear metallic orange leotards with short, gold and purple skirts. A large, red screen hangs down at the back of the stage. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a group of dancers performing on stage at a festival. They wear long-sleeved, orange leotards with long, patterned skirts. They circle around a large piece of purple fabric that floats above the center of the stage with their arms raised above their heads. A large, brown screen hangs down in the background. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a woman performing a dance on stage at a festival. She stands on one leg and rests her hands on her head. She wears a white vest with zebra-print pants. A large, red screen hangs down behind her. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of individuals performing a dance on stage in casual clothing. They dance close together in two groups. Red lights illuminate a screen at the back of the stage. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a dancer performing on stage at a festival. He stands under a spotlight and reaches towards the camera with one hand. He is dressed in an off-white vest and checker-print pants. Dark red curtains hang down behind him at the back of the stage. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a large group of dancers performing on stage at a festival. They all stand in a wide stance with their arms raised above their heads. A man dances in front of the group. He wears a long-sleeved, metallic gold shirt with orange bellbottom pants and has a red sash tied around his waist. Many men and women dressed in bright orange, long-sleeved leotards with long, patterned skirts are arranged behind him. A large, brown screen hangs down at the back of the stage. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a man dancing on stage at a festival. A spotlight shines down on the man as he stands on one leg and faces the left. He wears a white tank top with white, knee-length shorts. Three women kneel down towards the back of the stage. One of the women is obstructed by the man. The women all wear a long, white dress and a headwrap. A woven basket is placed on the stage in front of each of them. Red lights shine on a screen that hangs down behind them. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a dancer performing on stage at a festival. He stands facing the left with his arms out in front of him and bends forward slightly. He is dressed in an off-white vest and checker-print pants. The back of the stage is dark. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a man performing a dance on stage at a festival. He sits on his knees at the front of the stage and bends forward. He wears short, red shorts. A metal chair with red cushions rests on the stage behind him. A large, dark screen hangs down at the back of the stage. Photograph taken at the 8th annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance, Rhythm and Soul of a People sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.