There are specific scenes in the work that beckon to an ancient time, a magical time.  The way that I'm telling the story is that Maria was once a young Xochil Indian and married an Earth Walker ( someone of Spanish descent). So there are Xochil scenes. Scenes in the Dark Forest by the Great Xochil River.

To try to give it some authenticity, I'm incorporating a sort of Aztec - Maya atmosphere. I realize they are not the same. :)

However, I'm drawing upon Aztec dance and music. Right now, I'm taking "class" in Aztec dance, making music transcriptions of the music.

It's very interesting. The group that I'm with, does not see it as simply an art form, but part of a ritual. Truly Magical to be in the room with them.

They greet the four elements and IT begins.  I'm hoping to use these experiences in completing the final scene.

I hope you can come.