Dedicated to preserving & nurturing ancient Mesoamerica knowledge.
Dedicated to preserving & nurturing ancient Mesoamerica knowledge.
Join us for a FREE summer of movement, culture, and community as we honor seven generations back and seven generations forward through Indigenous arts and traditions. Participants will learn traditional Danza Mexica, Indigenous drum beats, oral traditions, and the values of community connection and healing in a welcoming, intergenerational environment.
Classes will take place every Wednesday from July 1–29, 2026, from 6:30 PM–8:30 PM at Eastwood Park in Houston, Texas.
No prior experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome.
Please complete the registration form below so we can better serve our community and track participation.
What to bring:
• Water
• Comfortable clothing suitable for movement
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
This program is offered free of charge thanks to support from the Houston In Color: AEPPM Summer Student Impact Project.
Wednesdays, July 1 - 29 | Eastwood Park, 5000 Harrisburg Blvd., Houston, TX 77007 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Danza Azteca Macuilxochitl goal is to preserve the sacred traditions left behind by our elders while sharing and exchanging cultural knowledge as a way to foster a sense of unity and connections between all cultures.
Danza Azteca Macuilxochitl is a traditional ceremonial Azteca dance group supported by our teachers in Mexico that are dedicated to preserving and nurturing the traditions of ancient Mesoamerica knowledge through kinetic movement, art, culture, and rituals honoring our ancestors. Our goal is to respectfully uphold the sacred oral traditions left behind by our elders while sharing this cultural knowledge as a way of fostering unity and connections between all cultures. We honor the seven directions and sacred elements, the water, air, earth, and fire during our ritual dances. In this way, our ceremonies and public presentations celebrate cultural diversity by exploring the links that bring us together. The synchronicity of our drum beat with our footsteps is what evokes the ancient memory of our ancestors and creates connectivity among all peoples. Colorful regalia, long vibrant feathers, drums, seed pods, flutes, mandolins, and other Mesoamerican instruments unite to create a mind-expanding experience that reflects the cultural heritage of Mexico as well as North and Central America. Our group offers cultural and artistic presentations and free educational workshops for all ages.
Join us for our Fall Equinox ceremony Sept. 25 - 26 in honor of La Virgen de Remedios, and in celebration of our first milpa.
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Danza Azteca Macuilxochitl offers dynamic cultural presentations for community gatherings, festivals, schools, and special events. Our performances uplift ancestral traditions through music, dance, and storytelling.
We provide flexible packages to fit the size and scope of your event, ranging from intimate presentations with 2–3 dancers to large-scale performances with 10 dancers. Time can be divided into two presentations within the same day (1–2 hours).
Small Events: Starting at $300 (2–6 dancers, 15–35 minutes)
Large Events: Starting at $800 (5–10 dancers, 45–60 minutes)
Please note: Large-scale presentations require at least one month’s advance notice.
Email us for availability: macuilxochitldance@gmail.com
Please reach us at macuilxochitldance@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes. We have a range of rates depending on the size and scope of the event.
Presentations for small events:
Presentations for large events:
The time can be divided into two different presentations within the same day ranging from 1 to 2 hours. Presentation notice needs to be done at least one month in advance for large-scale presentations. Email us to learn about our availability at macuilxochitldance@gmail.com .
Yes. We offer a weekly practice once a week on Sundays at Eastwood Park, 5000 Harrisburg, 77011 from 12 pm to 2 pm. It is free and open to the public. Bring your own water bottle and bandanas. Women wear long comfortable skirts (preferred but not required) and men wear comfortable shorts and short sleeve blouse/shirt depending on the weather.
Yes. We offer an extensive curriculum depending on the age range of the group. We introduce students to Mesoamerican culture through interactive methods of creating music, dance, and art. Participants also learn the Nahuatl language through storytelling, songs, and traditional foods.
Yes. Out-of-town presentations will have a transportation fee. The fee will depend on how many dancers and the form of transportation we will take.
We do not require a dressing room but it is preferable. An on-site private room or area where we can keep our things in a safe space and prepare before the performance will be helpful.
We hope you can join us! For a more detailed calendar, check our google calendar.
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