The team is originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa, but has since moved to the United States and begun performing for the African Arts Company. You have to participate. You have to learn. He explained that each costume and every dance has a meaning that must be passed down. The dancers were very adamant about taking a part in your family.
Nothing comes between family.
Unity was a major part of the message portrayed, saying that it doesn't matter what you are, all that matters is how you treat each other. Umoja means unity. Love doesn't come until there is unity. Unity was created and bonded when the dancers began to ask audience members to go on stage with them and learn some of the dances. Once they were wrapped in some traditional clothing, they were then asked to go up to the front of the stage and create their own dance.