Malang Diatta was born and raised inDakar, Senegal.  He had a natural talent for dance and by the time he was 14 years old, he had begun his professional dance education.  Malang studied traditional West African styles under teachers fromGuinea, Senegal, andMali.  His training, combined with his inborn charisma on stage, led him to become a professional dancer and drummer with several touring dance companies including Koolam Serer Ballet and Ballet Afrique Noir.  He currently lives inColorado, where he continues to teach, choreograph, and perform. 

Malang can be contacted at 720-327-3116