Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac in "The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC Part-3

Kennedy Center: Millennium Stage Artist Details:
Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac In the Nahuatl language, means School of Blood Moving in the Heart.

OUTCOMES:
OYC's current plan involves organizational and structural improvements such as expanding our networking projects, and developing Master Artist workshops and residencies. This year have added the component of music that we create using handmade instruments. We are focusing on organizing a new Board of Directors, and solidifying the direction that the group will take. OYC is in the process of recording a CD and is going to be on Chanel 6 for the Puertorrican Panoram Show in April. We want to create a network with other organizations so we can offer internships, gatherings, and conferences in order to take OYC to the national and international level as an organization that is perserving the tradition of this ancient culture.

Long-Range Arts Plans:
In the face of political repression and rising racist violence and xenophobia, we wish Philadelphia to be known as a center for native american indigenous arts and culture, which celebrates native Mexican heritage and history and preserves sacred and artistic traditions. Too often, children learn about indigenous people in history books, as though native populations only existed in the past or in reservations. We aim to make our communities and the wider Philadelphia community aware of the relevance and importance in the everyday lives of native traditions such as clay sculpture, the creation and playing of musical instruments, mask-making and costuming, the Nahuatl language, Aztec Dance, and ceremonial rituals. We aim to make Philadelphia's community proud of its native roots.

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• Mexico
• Mexica
• Philadelphia
• Aztec Dance and Music
• Native American
• Ollin
• Culture

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