Ignatius "Iggy" Ochieng is originally from the far West of Kenya, born in a small village on the border of Kenya and Uganda called Buradi. 

He worked in the fitness industry in Nairobi for nearly two decades, before moving to Hornby Island, BC with his wife Melanda Schmid-Ochieng, whose father Klaus lived on this island for the last 40 years of his life.  They now reside here full time, and Iggy is part of the Hornby Denman Healthcare Society team offering assistance at home to seniors in the community while teaching AfroDance sessions Tuesday’s and Thursday’s year round.

Iggy’s passion is for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy moving their bodies to the sounds of African music. His warmth and enthusiasm permeate every class he offers.