Life of celebrated Aztec dancer remembered by Denver community, fellow danzantes

Raul Chavez Portillo, the only Aztec danzante in Colorado to carry the title of Capitan, died May 7. He shared his Mexican heritage with young Chicanos in Denver.

[@edwardespinoza3255]

I will miss him lots he was good man that gave good advice

[@reggiegeorges5850]

Dancing with our Ancestors. I hope we dance. 🪶

[@edwardespinoza3255]

He was father figure to us young and old ive nown him since I was 8yrs old so I've been around the grupo long time love you EL CAPTAIN raul portillo chavez

[@xotzinome]

We miss you Capitan