LA Times Today: Danza Azteca keeps Indigenous traditions alive in L.A.
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Danza Azteca, also known as Danza Mexica, is a cultural dance tradition practiced throughout the country. Its origins date back thousands of years to ancient Meso-American ceremonies of Mexico and Central America.
The tradition took hold in the states during the 1970s, thanks in large part to a group of dancers called Esplendor Azteca. One of those dancers, Lazaro Arvizu, is still teaching today and has dedicated his life to promoting Danza Azteca right here in Los Angeles.
The tradition took hold in the states during the 1970s, thanks in large part to a group of dancers called Esplendor Azteca. One of those dancers, Lazaro Arvizu, is still teaching today and has dedicated his life to promoting Danza Azteca right here in Los Angeles.