I photographed these Bolivian folk dancers on stage for more than two hours. I blurred them, I froze them, and in this case, I capture an instant of suspended energy that expresses the nature of the dance itself. Four dancers threw themselves into the air in front of me, extending their arms and legs as if they are riding horses at a full gallop. The costumes, as well as the streamers that flow from their hands, contribute to this energy. I interpret the nature of this dance by taking advantage of the shadows to abstract much of the hip and leg action. This abstraction contrasts to the defined costumes and facial expressions of the dancers. Even the frame plays a role in the abstraction. The upraised arm of the man in the green shirt breaks through the top of the frame, and suggests that he is reaching for the edge of the picture itself to pull himself and the others skyward.