Born in Kenya and raised in Saudi Arabia, Kambi Gathesha is a street dancer who specializes in popping and waving (two dance forms of the Funk style dance genre). A lifelong performer, Kambi brought his talents to the Juilliard School (as a drama major). While in New York, Kambi honed his craft as both actor and dancer, immersing himself in New York’s street dance scene. He earned the moniker “kinetic” for his energetic style. As a dancer and choreographer, Kambi performed in and helped to stage works for the PMT Seasonal Showcases, C.R.O.W.D. theater company, Nitestar theater company, MTV (specials featuring Beyonce and The Neptunes), Lincoln Center, NYU, and NYC slam AIDS benefit.

Kambi’s acting credits include Williamstown: Paul in The Marriage of Bette and Boo,” Hardy in “The Burden of Solitude,” and Oed in “Big Love,” Juilliard: The Three Sisters, Architecture of Loss, The Winter’s Tale, and As You Like it.

As an artist, Kambi’s central mission is create work that has integrity and moves people. He constantly challenges himself to step outside his comfort zone and create new work, help propel all forms of urban dance (b-boying, funk style, hip-hop, house, etc) into the next millennium, and educate a new generation of street dancers. Kambi currently teaches at PMT studio, performs with PMT Dance Company, and dances and choreographs for Streak Dance Concept. He can be seen in two forthcoming productions: C.R.O.W.D. theater’s production, “One Note,” and the Stemsel Bros. independent film“Conversations with the Man.”