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Danza Azteca reconnects cultures across borders

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Junior Robinson is a member of Grupo Xochiti, a traditional Azteca/Mexica Danza dance group. Robinson's NATIVE LENS film features another Azteca dance group, Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca based out of Denver, Colorado.

Chicano/Mexicano families and students of all ages participate in Grupo Tlaloc to preserve and nourish the ancient knowledge of their ancestors.

They have pledged to uphold and walk a spiritual way of life and have committed themselves to help increase the public’s understanding of the Aztec culture.

Every year, Grupo Tlaloc hosts a Xupantla ceremony in Denver during summer solstice.