Photograph of a closeup of a dancer performing on stage at a festival. He stands with his back to the camera and turns his head to face the right. He has long, dark hair and wears an off-white vest with 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 dancer performing on stage at a festival. He stands on one leg under a spotlight. He faces the right and holds his arms out to the side. He is dressed in an off-white vest and checker-print pants. Dark red curtains hang 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 two dancers performing a dance on stage at a festival. A woman bends down slightly with her arms held out to the side. She wears a bright orange leotard with a short gold and purple skirt. A man squats down close behind her and places his hands on her waist as if he is about to lift her. He wears an orange leotard with a long, patterned skirt that is cut into strips. A large, brown screen hangs down behind them 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 dark stage at a dance festival. He wears camo pants and stands at the front of the stage with his back to the camera. A green light shines down on 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 man performing a dance on a dark stage at a dance festival. He appears to be wearing camouflage pants and faces the right with his arms outstretched. Gren lights shine on him from the right. 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 with a colorful skirt that swirls around her as she dances. She also wears a large, brimmed hat with an orange and yellow tulle decoration. A man in a khaki-colored suit stands behind her with his back to the camera. 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 a dance on a dark stage. A man dressed in gold stands in the center of the group. Two dancers are visible reclining on the stage on either side of him. They face him and hold one arm out towards him. Another dancer stands behind the man and faces the left. 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 at a festival. They face the left and wear a gold vest with tight, black pants. A 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 performing a dance on stage at a festival. He leans back in a metal chair and faces the right. A large piece of brown fabric is wrapped around 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 man performing a dance on stage at a festival. He leans back in a metal chair and faces the right. A large piece of brown fabric is wrapped around 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 dancer standing on stage during a performance. They face the right and are dressed in a red leotard. 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 dancer standing on stage during a performance. They face the right and are dressed in a red leotard. 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 two dancers performing on stage at a dance festival. A woman in a black and red striped shirt and tight black pants stands in the front. A man dressed in black is partially visible standing 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 a dancer in a white leotard performing on stage. She kneels down on the stage under a spotlight with her arms raised in the air. Two matching metal chairs with red cushions are arranged in front of her. 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 in a wide stance and looks to the right. He is dressed in short, brown shorts. A metal chair with red cushions rests on the stage 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 man performing a dance on a dimly-lit stage at a festival. He sits down on the stage with one leg extended and bends forward with his arms outstretched. He is dressed in short, brown shorts. 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 sits down on the stage with his knees up and holds his arms out in front of him. He is dressed in short, brown shorts. 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 dancer performing on a dark stage at a dance festival. He appears to be wearing camouflage pants. The dancer is mostly obscured by shadows. 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 a dark stage at a dance festival. He appears to be wearing camouflage pants. The dancer is mostly obscured by shadows. 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 closeup of a man performing a dance on stage at a festival. He stands under a spotlight in a crawling position with his back to the camera. He wears 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 closeup of a man performing a dance on stage at a festival. He lies down under a spotlight and holds himself in a plank position with his back to the camera. He wears 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 closeup of a man performing a dance on stage at a festival. He stands under his spotlight with his back to the camera and reaches down towards the stage. He wears a white, button-up 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 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 man performing a dance on stage at a festival. He stands under a spotlight on one leg and leans back with his arms raised above his head. He wears a white, button-up 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.