Houston Aztec Dance

We offer presentations, workshops, residencies and facilitate Native American ceremonies in Houston, Texas.

[Houston Aztec Dance @HoustonAztec]

Thank you Freshman Leadership International cultural showcase brings Native traditions to life at Rudder Plaza
#CalmecacIndigenousOrg #nativeamericanheritage #nativeTexas #nativeTexasmatrilinealdescendant #TAMU #CulturalDance #TAMU #MSCFLI #StudentInteractiveCommunityEvent

[The Battalion @TheBattOnline]

Aggies gathered at Rudder Plaza to experience Native American culture through music, dance and traditional games. MSC FLI’s student-led cultural showcase highlighted Indigenous communities and brought their stories to life on campus. https://t.co/jHtKYS7guW

[Houston Aztec Dance @HoustonAztec]

https://t.co/FuAq1TyBN4

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

In 1980, the Supreme Court awarded the Sioux nations $122 million for the Black Hills, but the tribes rejected the payment, arguing that accepting it would end their legal claim to the land. As a result, the money remained in a federal account, where accumulated interest has grown the award to more than $1 billion.

The 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty guaranteed the Black Hills to the Sioux, but that agreement was challenged after Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer’s 1874 expedition revealed the presence of gold in the region.

Thousands of prospectors flooded into the area despite the treaty’s protections. When the Sioux refused to sell the land, Congress passed a law in 1877 that seized the Black Hills without their consent.

In 1980, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the government had illegally taken the land and awarded the Sioux financial compensation. The tribes have continued to reject the payment, arguing that accepting it would surrender their claim to the sacred Black Hills.

The settlement has remained untouched for decades, growing with interest to more than $1 billion.

[Rain Flowa @Kiawitl]

Photos: Sugar Land Dia De Los Muertos Celebration https://t.co/LREDj3wTan via @FortBendStar @houaztec

[Houston Aztec Dance @HoustonAztec]

@HEALTHrcmi @UH_SACNAS We are grateful for the opportunity to share our culture with you all! <3

[Houston Aztec Dance @HoustonAztec]

<3 this being shared for teacher's classroom media resources!

[GPB Education @GPBEducation]

Meet Indigenous dancer Abuela M’api Rainflowa and explore how Aztec dancing connects to Indigenous identity and its history with colonialism. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
https://t.co/ZhEWq5NBgs

[GPB Education @GPBEducation]

Meet Indigenous dancer Abuela M’api Rainflowa and explore how Aztec dancing connects to Indigenous identity and its history with colonialism. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
https://t.co/ZhEWq5NBgs

[Houston Aztec Dance @HoustonAztec]

@GPBEducation Thank you for sharing our family's community work! <3

[Houston Aztec Dance @HoustonAztec]

We have nationally recognized BIPOC culture bearers:
Part of our story can be found here: @pbs https://t.co/xpMUONzzBd
#indigenouspeoplesdayhouston #IDPHOU

[Rain Flowa @Kiawitl]

https://t.co/yFdwTrTDf4… Come learn Danza Azteca with us every week free classes open to public. Tues & Thurs in Houston inside Moody Park Recreation Center,3725 Fulton St, Houston, TX 77009 Sign up at front desk-we meet inside the gym 7-8PM #danzanteshouston #HoustonAztecDance

[KAMU Public Broadcasting @KAMUTVFM]

Tonight at 8 p.m. on “The Express Way,” learn about the arts happening across the state.

Join host @DuleHill as he visits El Paso for a conversation with blind painter John Bramblitt; plus, Houston Aztec Dance and Drum and the Cara Mia Theatre in Dallas.

[ROCO @ROCOHouston]

So thrilled to feature a new collaborator for Saturday’s In Concert livestream—@HouAztecDance!

📖 Listen at 5p CT as Temachtiani Abuela M’api Rainflowa and her family tell the story our newest premiere is based on.

See them in action below + scenes from “Musicians of the Sun”!

[Liana Lopez @LianaLisa]

Jose Perez & Rainflowa give the blessing #Houston #Ayotzinapa action #43 #USTired2 #AyotzinapaSomosTodos

[San Jacinto College @SanJacCollege]

Come join us for a special performance of Calmecac dancing and drumming! Stick around and listen to Rainflowa's educational lecture on Calmecac culture. We hope to see you there! #sjcfall21 #HispanicHeritageMonth

[The Alliance @thealliancetx]

#OnThisDay in 2017 the City of Houston issued a proclamation declaring it’s first annual #IndigenousPeoplesDay. The #Houston City Council officially passed the resolution earlier this month. Happy Indigenous People's Day, Houston!

Photo: Calmecac Tonantzin Yolilitzyotl

[Kaminari Taiko Hou. @KaminariTaiko]

We're looking forward to joining alongside Calmecac Indigenous Organization, KoumanKe'le', and composer Avner Dorman.

The (pre-recorded) taiko performance segment will start right at the top of the program -- don't miss it!

[Harris County Public Library @harriscountypl]

Don't forget to join us for Aztec Dance from Calmecac Indigenous Organization LIVE at 6:30 PM at https://t.co/MJbSCaX7Jd

[𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕘 𝔸𝕦𝕕𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕤 𝕋𝕏 @yahouston]

Every Tuesday and Thursday, you and your little ones can participate in the Aztec Dance Song and Drum residency at Leonel Castillo Community Center from 1:30pm - 2:30pm with YAH Arts Partner Calmecac Indigenous Organizaton for FREE!

Questions? [phone]
#AztecDance #ArtsEd

[𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕘 𝔸𝕦𝕕𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕤 𝕋𝕏 @yahouston]

This year, Indigenous Peoples' Day is observed on October 10th. Celebrate the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples with a performance by YAH Arts Partners Calmecac Indigenous Organization! https://t.co/PufWAx6o9a
#ArtsEd #Arts4Learning #EveryChild