This cultural enrichment program focuses on youth development, through the knowledge and awareness of Mexico's Indignous cultur. In this type of learning environment, students are able to learn about ancient Mexico through a complete mind and body experience. This includes a interactive lesson, music, art projects and best of all traditional Mexica(Aztec) dance.

Our purpose is to generate excitement & a admiration for all cultures, especially their own. Here students will begin to awaken each of their personal interests and unique form of expression.

Excitement in learning will affect them in all aspects. As they share the beauty of cultural diversity, their own self confidence grows along with their personal & cultural identity.

We are now preparing our young warriors with the most valuable weapons of all, respect, compassion and love. So that we can follow behind our children with pride, as they stand together to lead us in unity.

CULTURA OPTIONS

1.

Mexica(Aztec) Culture and Dance

Cultura y Danza Mexica(Azteca) 1-2hr class, Ages 5-10

This Course combines Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, Art, and Culture all in one Class. Providing a interactive alternative to the education of Mexico’s Native Culture. Students will experience the Mexica(Aztec) traditions through movement & dance, games & role play, Nahuatl & Spanish language, story telling, Mexica art projects, animals, music & song.

2.

Mexica(Aztec) Dance Culture

Danza y Cultura Mexica (Aztec) 1-2 hr.class, Ages 10 & up

This Course provides Physical & Cultural Education of Mexico’s Indigenous art & dances. Starting with the Mexica philosophy and History and extending to the physical discipline of Danza (Aztec dance). This is a step by step break down of the dances, drumming, regalia and languages used by the Mexica.

Courses can include some of the following subjects;

Other Options:

Altars and Blessings

Traditional altars dedicated to different types of ceremonies, occasions and or celebrations. Decorated with your own students colorful art work & light. These altars display Mexico’s Indigenous traditions for all to see and appreciate.

Exhibition and Presentation

25 min Available for all ages

A demonstration of the beauty & color of Indigenous Mexico. Performed for the school by the students themselves. Wearing traditional regalia made in class, dance and live music. They’ll also give a brief explanation of the history & language, so the whole school receives a short but powerful insight on what Mexico’s Indigenous Culture was and still is today.

Exhibition and Presentations

10 min -1hr. Available for all ages.

A demonstration of the beauty & color of Indigenous Mexico. With traditional breath taking regalia, long bright feathers and heart pounding drums & rattles. These are movements and dances that provide a visual & unforgettable experience to spectators of any age. Along with brief history & language these exhibitions give a short but powerful insight on what Mexico’s Indigenous Culture was and still is today.

Motivational Speaking

30-60 min class, Young Adults

A re-connection to your roots. Providing awareness of our Indigenous identity and inherited strengths that give us the answers to today’s doubts. Includes Mexico’s contributions to society, Aztec Calendar, the Spanish Conquest, Math, Astronomy, Poetry, Architecture, Medicine, Music & Danza.

Specilized Work Shops & Lectures

Day of the Dead Dia De Los Muertos

The Role of Women

The Aztec Calendar Tonalmaxiotl

The Energy of the Fire

Power Animals Nahuales

Mexica Dance Circle

Stories & Meditation Cuentos

Drumming & Music

Altars and Blessings

Traditional altars dedicated to different types of ceremonies, occasions and or celebrations. Decorated with colorful art work & light. These altars display Mexico’s Indigenous traditions for all to see and appreciate.

Volunteer Service

Such as youth conferences, pow wow’s, reservations & out reach programs

Other Services

Ceremonies, Blessings and Altars

Specified Work Shops

Mentoring/Guidance

Portraits

Regalia Head dresses/ feather work

Books and Information Packets

Native Jewelry and Artistry

Nauhxa's Indigenous Jewelry

Help Our Children Find

CULTURA 

We feel this type of education is very important in the community and are in constant effort to ensure it’s continuation and growth.

To find out how to become a sponsor or make a contribution please email the address below.

Help us continue in this winters educational programs & events.

Become a Sponsor 

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Make a Contribution

Nauhxa@gmail.com

NAUHXAYACATL:

CULTURA Academy for the Native Arts

Calpulli Tonalehqueh Danza Mexica

The Indigenous People Council

Skills

Dancer, Musician & Performer

Instructor/ Cultural Speaker

Artisan : Costume, feather work/head dress, & Native Jewelry

Ceremonial cleanses y limpias de Copal

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish, Nahuatl

Publications

Metro News Paper

KKUP Radio

Native Voice TV

El Observador

Milpitas Post

Arkansas Democrat

Casa Grande

Traveling children’s Educational Program

Green Meadows Productions- Festival of Cultures

over 500 schools in 30 cities, 17 states and 2 countries

Adult Classes & Seminars

DeAnza College

San Jose St.

San Jose City College

Ohlone College

Children’s Classes & Work Shops

Gardner Community Center

Alum Rock Youth Center

MACSA Youth Center

Mexican Heritage Plaza

Hester, Rosemary, Washington, & River Glen Elementary Schools

Other Nations worked with in the United States

Pima in Arizona

Pequot in Connecticut

Pawnee in Oklahoma

Oneida in Canada

Pomo, Chumash, Miwok, Ohlone, Zuni, Lakota, Apache & Yaqui in California

Mexica(Aztec) Dance & Cultura-Beginners

Thursdays 6:30pm-8pm All Ages

This Class provides Physical & Cultural Education of Mexico’s Indigenous Art & dances. From Mexica philosophy and History to the physical discipline of Danza(Aztec dance). This is a step by step break down of the dances, drumming, Regalia and languages used by the Mexica.

Mexica(Aztec) Cultura & Dance-Kids

This class combines Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, Art, and Culture all in one Class. In the education Mexico’s Native Culture. Students will experience the Mexica(Aztec) traditions through movement & dance, games & role play, Nahuatl & Spanish , stories, Mexica Art projects, animals, music & song.

Begginers Dance Practice

Alum Rock Youth Center 

137 N. White Rd.

San Jose 95127

Every Monday from 6:30-7:30pm

For more information or to enroll

please contact Instructor @

Nauhxa@gmail.com

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Calpulli Tonalehqueh Dance Practice

Wednesdays 7-9pm All ages

National Hispanic University

14271 Story Road

San Jose CA