Photos courtesy of 651 ARTS

Five black women at the top of their field perform a rare program of solo pieces this weekend at the Kumble Theatre in Brooklyn.

• Germaine Acogny
  Few have done more to bridge contemporary Western dance and African tradition.
• Carmen de Lavallade
  The former actress was the second black ballerina to dance for the Metropolitan Opera.
• Dianne McIntyre
  Known for her jazz collaborations, McIntyre has long been a...