Traditional Aztec Fire Dancers from Mexico City

 

about us / Quienes Somos

 
 

          The phrase “In Tlanextli Tlacopan” is a nahuatl term meaning “En El Esplandor de Tlacopan” in Spanish or “In the Splendor of Tlacopan” in English. Our group is named such because our Aztec (Mexicah) traditions come from the barrio of Tlacopan (today known as “Tacuba”) in Mexico City. Our dances represent the splendor of our Mexicah culture. Through these dances, we honor our Mexicah ancestors, and preserve our historical and cultural Mexicah identities.


 

 

 

 

 

 

         

           Our group is a family-based one, composed mainly of Tellez Family members. My entire family, including brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews are from Tlacopan (Tacuba) in Mexico City. We have all learned the tradition of Aztec Dancing or “La Danza Azteca” from our barrio in Tlacopan (Tacuba) since we were children and we continue to participate in important Aztec (Mexicah) ceremonies throughout Mexico.

          We have presented our culture though our dances throughout the U.S., including New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Through our presentations at powwows or other community events, we try to share our culture with other people. We want people to know the splendor of the Aztec (Mexicah) peoples is alive and well and not an imagination from the past. We hope you will become a part of that experience.

 

     
         For more information about us or if you would like us to participate in your next event, please contact me, Martin Tellez, at:

   in_tlanextli_tlacopan@hotmail.com

   

  

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