Desert Mirage HS 2020

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The Aztec dancers originally from Mexico city are known for their vibrant colors and flashy outfits. They are originally known as "concheros" and have been incorporated into the Mexican culture for many years. The history of the "concheros" is very long and rich itself. The word "concheros" stems from the christian introduction of a type of guitar known as a concha into the aztec ritual. The act was an attempt from colonial christians to overturn the traditional Aztec rituals and religion. This attempt did not phase the Aztecs as "concheros" believe that fighting ignorance is the way of life. The Aztec dancers of today are a far cry from the original "concheros" but, they manage to keep old traditions of Aztec people alive in a modern society. The dance itself is mesmerizing and overflowing with life and holds huge religious significance. Each routine of the aztec dance reflects the duality of the Aztec culture, with women, the night, the jaguar and the earth on one side and men, the day, the eagle and water on the other, and incorporates many circles into the dance. The dance is not only made for Aztec dancers originally from Mexico city are known for their vibrant colors and flashy outfits. They are originally known as "Concheros" and have been incorporated into the Mexican culture for many years. The history of the Concheros is very long and rich. The word "concheros" stems from the Christian introduction of a type of guitar known as a concha into the Aztec ritual. The act was an attempt by colonial Christians to overturn the traditional Aztec rituals and religion. This attempt did not phase the Aztecs as "concheros" believe that fighting ignorance is the way of life. The Aztec dancers of today manage to keep old traditions of Aztec people alive in modern society. The dance itself is mesmerizing and overflowing with life and holds huge religious significance. Each routine of the Aztec dance reflects the duality of the Aztec culture, with women, the night, the jaguar and the earth on one side and men, the day, the eagle and water on the other, and incorporates many circles into the dance. The dance is not solely made for entertainment purposes but to honor the divine gods and forming a connection between them and the cosmos. Before the ritual commences the four entertainment purposes but to honor the divine gods and forming a connection between them and the cosmos. Before the ritual commences the four cardinal points are blessed and steps are dedicated to the harvest, fertility, earth, fire, and water. Several instruments are integrated into the ritual like the concha de armadillo guitar from which they take their name, the huehuétl and teponaztle drums, as well as ayoyote and ayacachtli maracas. The most common place to catch a glimpse of these cardinal points are blessed and steps are dedicated to the harvest, fertility, earth, fire, and water. Several instruments are integrated into the ritual like the concha de armadillo guitar from which they take their name, the huehuétl and teponaztle drums, as well as ayoyote and ayacachtli maracas. The most common place to catch a glimpse of these hypnotizing dancers is in Mexico city's Zocalo or on November 7, 2019, at Desert Mirage High School. Story by Paul Diarte. hypnotizing dancers is in Mexico city's Zocalo or on November 7, 2019 at Desert Mirage HIgh School.

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Aztec Dance Club