Photos: A cultural camp for young, adopted Latinos

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Lakeville, MN, USA — Throughout the week-long culture camp, children learn folk dances from Latin America. On August 2, 2012, David Garrett, 6, supplements the dance steps with a few karate moves. (MPR Photo/Nikki Tundel) link to this photo

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Lakeville, MN, USA — On the last day of camp, attendees demonstrate the traditional Latin American dances they've learned during their week at La Semana. Here 2nd-graders help each other get ready for evening's performance. (MPR Photo/Nikki Tundel) link to this photo

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Lakeville, MN, USA — Parents double-check the fine details of the campers' South American costumes before the start of their dance recital on August 4, 2012. (MPR Photo/Nikki Tundel) link to this photo

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Lakeville, MN, USA — Participants, in traditional Latin American attire, show off their dance moves at the camp's annual recital, which is held in the auditorium of Lakeville South High School in Lakeville, Minn. (MPR Photo/Nikki Tundel) link to this photo

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Lakeville, MN, USA — More than 500 campers perform for an audience of more than 1,000 parents and family members at the culmination of La Semana culture camp on August 4, 2012. (MPR Photo/Nikki Tundel) link to this photo

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Lakeville, MN, USA — La Semana was started in 1981 by mothers who wanted their adopted children to have an opportunity to learn about their Latin American heritage. (MPR Photo/Nikki Tundel) link to this photo

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Lakeville, MN, USA — The 31st annual event showcases a variety of traditional Latin American dances. (MPR Photo/Nikki Tundel) link to this photo

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Lakeville, MN, USA — Luisa Schmiesing Zupanc shares modern Latin dance moves at La Semana's final night presentation on August 4, 2012. (MPR Photo/Nikki Tundel) link to this photo

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Lakeville, MN, USA — The majority of campers at La Semana were adopted from Guatemala and Colombia when they were babies. (MPR Photo/Nikki Tundel) link to this photo

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Lakeville, MN, USA — The goal of La Semana is to promote self-esteem and foster an understanding of Latin American culture and history. (MPR Photo/Nikki Tundel) link to this photo