Aztec Dance
Founded in Colorado in 1969 by Capitan Raúl Chavez Portillo after immigrating from Mazatlán, Mexico, Grupo Huitzilopochtli carries forward the traditional danza of his ancestors and a lifelong commitment to community, culture, and ceremony. For more than five decades, Raúl maintained an open-door philosophy, welcoming all who wished to learn about and celebrate Mexica traditions through dance, music, storytelling, and spiritual practice.
Following Raúl’s passing in 2022, leadership of the grupo was passed to his daughter, Maria Chavez, who now serves as capitana. Under her guidance, Grupo Huitzilopochtli continues its mission as a kapulli rooted in the Indigenous cultures of North America, especially those of Mexico. The group remains dedicated to preserving and advancing cultural heritage while fostering education, spirituality, and community connection for future generations.
Today, Grupo Huitzilopochtli proudly operates under the umbrella of the Colorado Folk Arts Council, one of Colorado’s oldest cultural arts organizations.
call 720-329-0869 or 720-440-3581
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AZTEC DANCE Renee Fajardo and Larry Medina are the project directors for the grupo HUITZILOPOCHTL. The group is under the direction of Capitán Raul Chavez. He is a 6th generation Danzante, healer, and educator originating from Mazatlan, Mexico . The group operates in conjugation with the Colorado Folk Arts Council, a 501(c) 3 non profit. Together these two groups strive to provide excellence in cultural programming and education. Winners of a prestigious 2009 Colorado Endowment for the Humanities Award, CFAC and HUITZILOPOCHTL are one of Colorado's most respected arts education providers. For more information regarding performances and workshops contact Larry Medina or Renee Fajardo. Fajardo is also a nationally renowned writer and journalist with over 20 years of experience in art education and cultural storytelling. Medina has worked for 20 years providing cultural workshops and educational programming, specializing in Southern Colorado and the San Luis Valley. call 720-329-0869 or 720-440-3581 To add your events to our calendar email Att. Erica Padilla to the following emails Contact reneefaja@hotmail.com or azteccolorado@gmail.com