Photograph of a man performing a dance on stage at a festival. He sits under a spotlight on the edge of a metal chair with red cushions. He is dressed in a red leotard. Another dancer is partially visible on the right. 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 six dancers performing on stage at a festival. Two women in black, sleeveless dresses dance at the front of the stage. A man dressed dances on one leg behind them. A woman in a short, long-sleeved, black dress dances to their right with her back to the camera. The skirt of the dress swirls around her. Two more dancers in black outfits are partially visible on the far right. A 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 "Poets 'n Jazz" event, featuring GF Soldiers, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of six individuals performing a dance on stage. They face the right and hold their arms out to the side. Five of them wear a bright, sleeveless shirt with dark pants. One woman wears a pink strapless top with a short, red skirt. 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 standing on stage during a performance. He wears a yellow, mesh tank top with faded blue jeans. A red 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 "Poets 'n Jazz" event, featuring GF Soldiers, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a group of women performing a dance on stage. They wear long, white dresses with headwraps. Three women line up at the back of the stage with their backs to the camera. Woven baskets sit at their feet. One woman dances in front of them with her arms out to either side. The back of the stage is illuminated by red lights. 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 "Poets 'n Jazz" event, featuring GF Soldiers, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a group of dancers performing on stage. They all wear casual clothing. They stand close together facing the right as if they are riding on a bus. 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 five dancers performing on a dark stage at a dance festival. They stand in a close circle with their arms raised above their heads and hold each other's hands. They are all dressed in black outfits. Blue and purple lights shine down on 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 two dancers performing on stage at a festival. One of the dancers stands under a spotlight with their back to the camera and wears a red leotard. The other dancer wears a white leotard and sits down on the stage close to their feet. 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 a dimly lit stage at a festival. He stands under a spotlight and holds a large piece of stretchy, tan fabric behind him. 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 dancers performing on stage at a festival. A woman stands in the front with her hands on her hips. She wears a white vest and zebra print pants. A man wearing a black vest with camouflage shorts stands behind her in a similar position. 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 woman and man dancing close together on a stage. The man wears a mesh, yellow tank top with faded jeans. The woman stands behind him wearing a frilly, white dress with a floral apron. Other dancers are partially visible 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 woman dancing on stage at a festival. She wears a long, white dress and a headwrap. She stands with one hand on her hip and the other raised in the air. She is illuminated by a yellow spotlight. 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 "Poets 'n Jazz" event, featuring GF Soldiers, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a group of dancers performing on stage. They all wear casual clothing. The dancers stand up close together and face the left as if riding on a bus. The dancer at the front of the group holds his arms out in front of him like he is grasping a steering wheel. One of the dancers holds a suitcase. 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. Three women dance at the back of the stage wearing long, white dresses and headwraps. Some woven baskets are arranged in front of them. They are partially obstructed by three men in white outfits dancing in front of 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 man performing a dance on stage at a festival. He is down on one hand and knee and appears to be beginning to roll towards the front of the stage. He wears short, red shorts. A metal chair with red cushions sits 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.

Photograph of a large group of dancers performing on stage at a festival. A man is positioned in the front of the group and wears a long-sleeved, metallic gold shirt with orange bellbottom pants. The men and women behind him wear orange leotards with long, patterned skirts. They sit down on the stage with their backs to the camera and raise their arms above their heads. 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 "Poets 'n Jazz" event, featuring GF Soldiers, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.

Photograph of a group of dancers performing on stage at a dance festival. Five dancers dressed in black clothing face the right and lean back with their arms raised above their heads. A woman in a black, sleeveless dress stands among them. She faces the left with one arm raised above her head. 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 group of dancers performing on stage in costumes. Three women in black and gold outfits dance close together at the front of the stage with their backs to the camera. Three dancers in long dresses and hats and three dancers dressed as a bride, a priest, and a groom line up 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 "Poets 'n Jazz" event, featuring GF Soldiers, sponsored by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas.