Aztec Dancing!

 Isaac and Marina had there first Aztec dance performance this weekend. We had short notice on the performance day, and I had to scramble to make their head dresses on Saturday morning. I was feeling pretty pleased with my efforts when they were done.

 Marina started dancing with the group after Danny found out about it through one of his Latina students on his Diversity Board. The group performs Aztec, Columbian, and Mexican traditional dances. Marina was a natural! Recently, the group was needing boy dancers, and we convinced Isaac to join. So, both of them are participating in this great opportunity. Marina loved watching "Living Legends" the BYU dance group that performs similar cultural dances. Now she gets to learn them for herself.

 Isaac's costume was at the church for him, so we didn't get a picture. They performed at Saturday afternoon's Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary. It was exciting to do their first performance, and a good learning experience to visit a catholic church.

 The feathers on the headdresses are based upon hierarchy, how long you've been dancing with the group. They are just starting so their feathers are short, but in time they will grow to be the large peacock size feathers. When the weather gets warmer and they perform outside again, we will post the video.

 We had to throw this picture in. Today for church we braided Marina's hair. She's been wanting me to do this for quite some time. It actually turned out quite pretty. She has the best hair. It was a fun "do!"