We respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we gather and dance is the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the traditional lands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and the QayQayt First Nation. We are grateful to share our art on these ancestral lands.
Would you like to join us?
We welcome new dancers and collaborators! Please reach out to us at nahuallifolklore@gmail.com — we’d love to hear from you.
Since our founding in 2010, Nahualli has been a registered non-profit society in British Columbia, Canada. Our mission is to represent and share the richness of Mexican culture through dance.
Nahualli is more than a dance troupe — it is a multidisciplinary and multicultural artistic project that tells stories, fosters community, and honors tradition. One of our greatest challenges has been maintaining the authenticity of traditional dances and costumes. We meet this challenge with discipline, dedication, and a deep love for Mexican folkloric dance.
At the heart of our name lies the ancient Nahua concept of the Nahualli — an animal spirit with magical powers that can transform into a human being, guiding and protecting its people. This idea of transformation, strength, and inner guidance continues to inspire our work.
Over the past fifteen years, Nahualli has grown through rigorous artistic, ethnographic, and sociocultural research. From the beginning, we have been fortunate to collaborate with talented choreographers whose commitment and vision have helped shape our evolving repertoire.
In 2025, we joyfully celebrate our 15th Anniversary — a milestone year filled with renewed purpose, reflection, and heartfelt gratitude. We thank all of the dedicated dancers, loyal audiences, cultural partners, and communities in Vancouver and beyond who have walked this path with us.
And above all, we offer our deepest thanks to Mexico — its people, its traditions, and its vast and diverse culture — for being our eternal source of inspiration, storytelling, and movement.