Uproot: love and legacy focuses on themes of love, ancestry, and lineage, as it explores the idea of the first family, the family tree. Through vignettes of movement, the dancers create different portraits, reminiscent of family photos. The work was conceived with the Black community and African diaspora in mind, highlighting those who have built and left a legacy for us, as well as the stories that are currently being left behind for those who come after. In the work, dancers search for their soulmate with their ancestors guiding them toward one another, supporting them to create a future of their own. Choreographer Maleek Washington sought to capture the spiritual connection between generations, and between individuals.