Christopher John Salango 

Christopher J. Salango from Stockton, CA, received his Bachelor of Arts in dance from California State University, Sacramento where he discovered his love for Dunham Technique, under the tutelage of certified teachers and mentors: Dr. Linda Goodrich, Dr. Halifu Osumare, Nicole Manker, and Bernard J. Brown. 

After receiving his degree, he joined TwoPoint4 Dance Theater, directed by Tony Nguyen, and acquired his skill for aerial performance. Subsequently, he became a member of Bernard Brown's BBmoves, and performed throughout California and the western United States. 

Christopher continued his training with Urban Bush Women’s Summer Arts program, Elisa Monte Dance Summer Series, and is a two-time recipient of the EVIDENCE Dance Workshop Series', Beth Young Scholarship. Joining EVIDENCE in 2019 as an Apprentice, Christopher's inaugural performance was Lincoln Center’s, "A Tribute to Donald McKayle”, in the role of “Shaker Life”. Embarking on his journey with EVIDENCE, Christopher became a company member in 2021. 

Christopher is a newly Certified Teacher with the Institute for Dunham Technique Certification and a recipient of Washington University, St. Louis Dean’s Distinguished Graduate Fellowship, and is thrilled to continue his research in Filipino Queer Political Theory and Choreopolitics at WashU, in pursuit of his Master of Fine Arts in Dance.