It's over. The three year commitment or promesa, for each of the remarkable danzantes de pluma from Teotitlan del Valle. For the last time, they danced, basking in the light of a beautiful sunset, a perfect touch to illuminate their finale.
This was an exceptional group. Their dancing, choreography and appearance earned them two(!) performances in the official guelaguetza.
We all changed over the last three years. It was fun to watch La Machine and Doña Marina, Quetzali Del Rayo Santiago Ruiz...
And Elizabeth Hernandez Gutierrez as they grew and matured, both as dancers and young girls.
There were many standouts among the dancers. Easily, one of the best Monctezumas I've ever seen, Sergio Gutierrez Bautista, always with his amazing and precise footwork.
Something to keep in mind, as to the level of commitment this takes, is that all the dancers lead normal multi-faceted lives. They have families. They have jobs or are in school. They are husbands, daughters and sons. And for sure, life in Teotitlan comes with many responsibilities and obligations. They are weavers, artists, musicians, students, carpenters, campesinos.... and, now, former danzantes.
Now they can return full time to those lives.... but, ahhh, the memories.
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