Aztec Dancers
Although the Spanish “explorers” of the 16th century killed the native peoples they found in Mexico or enslaved them, even five centuries of colonization could never conquer their souls. Today, the ancient mitote steps of the Aztec dancers have been incorporated as an essential part of the Mexican Catholic procession.
Aztec Dancer Dancing
Sergio Hernández dances during the Fiesta Cultural Sangre Viva in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico.
Aztec Dancers at the Fiesta for the Virgin of Zapopan
Aztec Dancers take part in a procession in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico, for the Virgin of Zapopan.
Aztec Dancer in Chapala, Mexico
This Aztec dancer had finished dancing in a procession for the Virgin of Zapopan when she looked up and caught my lens.
Aztec Dancer & Blue Wall
An Aztec dancer takes part in the Fiesta for Our Lady of the Rosary, the patroness of Ajijic, Mexico.
Aztec Dancer on Mezcala Island
Jaime Rodríguez stands on the stone fort on Mezcala Island on Lake Chapala, Mexico.
Aztec Dancers During a Procession in Ajijic, Mexico
Aztec dancers take part in a Catholic procession for Our Lady of the Rosary in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico.
Aztec Dance Ritual in Front of a Church in Mexico
A group of Aztec Dancers performs a ritual dance before entering a church in Mexico during a procession for San Sebastián in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico.
Prayer to the Four Directions in Front of the Guadalajara Cathedral
Members of Ce-Olin Aztec dance group perform in the plaza in front of the Guadalajara Cathedral, Mexico.
Aztec Dancer Feathered Headdress
An Aztec dancer conchero wears an elaborate feathered headdress for a procession in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico.
