Mexica+Dance

[|Mexica] ==Mexica (Meh-Shee-Kah) Dancing:==

Today, March 24, Denis taught the Project Maya Class the introduction to a dance he learned with the Mexica.



The first few minutes Dennis was instructing Dylan on the drum beat, as well as doing a presentation for the rest of the class. Dennis explained it as being very tiring but rewarding towards the end. Dylan got hang of the drums, and Dennis invited other people to help join him with the traditional danzas. In the dance Dennis taught us, one thing you do is salute the five directions-north, south, east, west, and the center.

Rachel and Sylvia also joined in the dance, and the 30 step dance that went on for about 10 minutes when played at a danceable pace, turned into a 15 second frenzy when Dennis danced it full speed. Afterward, Rachel and Sylvia realized that this dance was very tiring and requires a lot of practice.