Photos courtesy of Todd Jones

Amparo Chigui Santiago 

Dance (West African, Yoga)

Amparo Chigui Santiago has worked as a principle dancer with Contemporary and African based dance companies like Chuck Davis, Fred Benjamin, and others. Chigui has been trained in many different forms of dance techniques, from Ballet to African, participated in workshops all over the work, and worked with many performing artists. In 1987, she was reintroduced to ArtsConnection as a Teaching Artist after previously having worked with ArtsConnection while she was performing in schools for Forces of Nature. Chigui combines her love of Dance and Yoga to share with all of her students whenever possible. Her mission is to impart life lessons about self-control, discipline and respect that can enhance the overall well-being of students and help them achieve their highest potential.