The 2025 Powwow will be located at Lamoureux Park in Cornwall, Ontario
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The Tlacopan Aztec Dancers are traditional Aztec Indians from Mexico City. The group was formed about 50 years ago. The Captain or leader of the group is Tomas Salinas. He has been dancing for over 45 years and has passed on the tradition of Aztec dancing to members of his group, which currently numbers to more than 150 dancers. He also teaches the young Aztec children, who range from 2 – 12 years old, to dance and to carry on the tradition of the ancient style of Aztec dancing.
The group is very energetic and has earned the reputation of being one of the best in Mexico. This group is well respected throughout their country. They’re welcomed when they travel to other areas of Mexico to attend ceremonies and fiestas. With the help of Wanda Wilson, the Tlacopan Aztec Dancers have had the opportunity to come to Canada and the United States to perform. Some of the dancers have traveled to Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Russia, Greece and Spain to dance.
Wanda is a full blood Mohawk woman, and she too performs with the group. She provides a narration that helps the audience interpret the dances and the symbolism of the Aztec’s spectacular and colorful regalia. Ritual dances dating back to the pre-Spanish conquest are performed by the Aztec in their gorgeous, handmade, beaded regalia and colorful headdresses which are adorned with red, blue or yellow macaw feathers and rare five-foot-long pheasant feathers.
The dancers accompany themselves with age-old percussion instruments. They mark the rhythm of their dances with chachayote seeds worn on the ankles. The performance of the Tlacopan Aztec Dancers is very exotic in nature and enables the spectators to step back in time and envision the beauty and cultural richness of the ancient Aztec Indians. A truly remarkable performance.
Tomas is the absolute best dancer alive to perform the snake and fire dance. As he performs this breathtaking dance you can feel the years of dedication and concentration that he has mastered.
The Gods have truly blessed these dancers and in return Tomas and Wanda have dedicated their lives to the preservation and promotion of the great Aztec culture.
The Tlacopan Aztec Dancers will have a booth in the market place where visitors can stop and chat and they will be performing on:
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