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Why Ritual?
"Like a poem is for words, a ritual is meant to be an experience. The ritual becomes the past incarnated. The experience supersedes the mere intellectual pursuit. You don't just read about it, you relive it. A ritual can evoke many meanings, and a unique response for each participant." --Capitana Kelly At Ritual Azteca Huitzilopochtli, we relive the ancient practices of the indigenous peoples of Anáhuac. We embrace the new and the old, recognizing both our indigenous and Christian ancestors, whom created a tradition of prayer and humility through music and dance. Read more about us on the Portland Tribune here. |
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Union, Conformidad, Conquista, Disciplina & Danza
El Grupo Ritual Azteca Huitzilopochtli sigue las enseñanzas del General Rosendo Plascencia Quintero del Grupo Ritual Hermanos Plascencia de Guadalajara, Jalisco. Somos danzantes de "tradición", o sea, danzamos para Dios diciendo, ¡Él es Dios! La tradición de danza de nuestros antepasados fue salvado por las conchas de armadillo. Asi que la velación de alabanzas es igual de importante que las danzas.
Non profit public charity, Huitzilopochtli Dancing & Teaching our Indigenous Heritage, strives to teach indigenous Aztec culture and traditions through dance, music and the arts. Huitzilopochtli is organized by 6 volunteer directors, and all artistic endeavors are under the direction of Aztec Dance Captain Jose Carlos (who serves as volunteer dance instructor). Mr. Carlos is a professional dancer and musician under the guidance of Aztec Dance General, Don Plascencia, from Guadalajara, Mexico. Mr. Carlos teaches Aztec dance, native language and music at the ADC (Aztec Dance Circle) meetings, which are free of charge to all interested families. Most program participants are from Woodburn, but others travel from Mt. Angel, Gervais, Stayton, and Silverton. Ninety percent of participants are from Mexican migrant and/or low-income families, although the program is open to all races and nationalities. The dancers in this group travel throughout the Northwest to participate in ceremonies, cultural exchanges & dance presentations to the public. In 2016, 22 adults and 44 youth officially participated in the ADC. In 2017, Huitzilopochtli hosted 36 ADC meetings (March 4th– December 15th), gave 10 presentations, attended 13 cultural exchanges and hosted 1 Aztec pow-wow/Community celebration. So participants had 60 opportunities to participate in the program!
Non profit public charity, Huitzilopochtli Dancing & Teaching our Indigenous Heritage, strives to teach indigenous Aztec culture and traditions through dance, music and the arts. Huitzilopochtli is organized by 6 volunteer directors, and all artistic endeavors are under the direction of Aztec Dance Captain Jose Carlos (who serves as volunteer dance instructor). Mr. Carlos is a professional dancer and musician under the guidance of Aztec Dance General, Don Plascencia, from Guadalajara, Mexico. Mr. Carlos teaches Aztec dance, native language and music at the ADC (Aztec Dance Circle) meetings, which are free of charge to all interested families. Most program participants are from Woodburn, but others travel from Mt. Angel, Gervais, Stayton, and Silverton. Ninety percent of participants are from Mexican migrant and/or low-income families, although the program is open to all races and nationalities. The dancers in this group travel throughout the Northwest to participate in ceremonies, cultural exchanges & dance presentations to the public. In 2016, 22 adults and 44 youth officially participated in the ADC. In 2017, Huitzilopochtli hosted 36 ADC meetings (March 4th– December 15th), gave 10 presentations, attended 13 cultural exchanges and hosted 1 Aztec pow-wow/Community celebration. So participants had 60 opportunities to participate in the program!
Capitanes en la ceremonia de Tochtli 2012
Painting at our cultural booth,
World Beat Festival 2014
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On our way to Teatro Milagro to see RAIZ!
Familia Carlos en Dexter, OR 9/12
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