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Where Every Step Tells
a Story of Culture
Calpulli Tonalehqueh is an Aztec Dance Group dedicated to sharing and preserving ancient wisdom, harmony, and culture.
EST. 2004
Presentations &
Workshops

Aztec Dance presentations are available year-round for a variety of audiences.

Presentations

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We do Aztec Dance presentations year-round for various audiences, including Schools from grades K-12, Universities, and Powwows.

Mexica

New Year

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Calpulli Tonalehqueh hosts the largest Mexica New Year (Aztec New Year) Ceremony & Celebration in the nation.

Day of the Dead

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Join us in ceremonies as we get closer in communion with our ancestors.

Preserving Tradition, Celebrating Movement.

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Our Mission, Vision & Philosophy

Our mission is to nurture healing through the reconnecting, practicing, and sharing of indigenous cultural identity, ancestral knowledge, and communal work, fostering a way of life for present and future generations.

Our Vision is to preserve indigenous cultural traditions to heal and build a sustainable, harmonious community.

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Calpulli Tonalehqueh’s work is founded on the concepts of: 


WISDOM | HARMONY | CULTURE

Wisdom involves seeking, obtaining, and sharing indigenous knowledge and traditions.

 

Harmony consists of striving for harmony with self, Mother Earth, the creator, and others.

 

Culture refers to walking the Red Road, which includes: native arts, cultural productions, and a native worldview.

 

Tonalehqueh is a multilayered metaphorical term. It means “Those who accompany the sun along its journey.” It refers to those who individually and collectively strive to meet their full potential on earth and who take the characteristics of the sun as their goals for personal growth and existence. Like the Sun itself, we seek to be resplendent, strong, steady, life-giving, balanced, humble, virtuous, and creative.

Restore Sovereignty

Muwekma Ohlone tribe starts 'Trail of Truth' movement across US in fight for federal recognition. 

Kind Words

"Calpulli Tonalehqueh was a wonderful addition to our original show featuring boxer Mario Barrios. Not only did they provide a beautiful presentation for cameras, but they also communicated and went above and beyond to create an unforgettable experience. I would highly recommend Calpulli Tonalehqueh to anyone!"

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