Amparo Arrebato

Biography

Amparo Arrebato Amparo Ramos Correa (30 December 1944 – 15 March 2004), better known by her stage name Amparo Arrebato, was a Colombian salsa dancer widely hailed as one of the most outstanding salsa dancers of her generation. She was nicknamed "Amparo Arrebato" (Spanish for “rapture” or “furor”) for her energetic, passionate dance style that mesmerized both partners and spectators. Before turning to dance, Ramos was an accomplished athlete – she set a national junior record in the 60-metre sprint and won multiple regional track titles. Her life and legend inspired Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz’s 1970 salsa hit “Amparo Arrebato” and a 2021 Telepacífico miniseries of the same name.

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