Artist Talks with Natasha Calixte is Cumbe’s latest talk show! Yes honey! We are chatting it up with some of our favorite artists, dance industry professionals and more. We’re learning about their lifestyles, their opinions on world events and the art of expression. Join Natasha every second and fourth Monday of the month at 6:00pm ET on Instagram and Facebook @cumbedance.

This week, we’re chatting with Vogue teaching artist Maleek Milan, an alum of Purchase College in Conservatory of Dance. He trained at Brooklyn High School of the Arts and Manhattan Youth Ballet. Maleek has danced in Dance Africa in 2013 & 2014 under Chuck Davis and Purchase Dance Company in 2017. He is a House of Eon member and has performed in works by Eugene Lois Faccuito, Sara “Primary” Lieck, Jason A. Rodriguez and Breton Tyner Bryan.

Natasha Calixte is a Brooklyn based dancer and arts administrator. She received her bachelor’s degree from SUNY Purchase College Arts Management program, and is currently working as a leader organizing programs for Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance. Natasha’s interest include exploring world ritual practices/lifestyles, queer Black experiences and advocating for arts programs for vulnerable communities.