Unlocking Knowledge, Empowering Minds, Celebrating Culture
Connecting Communities Through Music, Dance, and Cultural Education for All Ages
Empowering Communities Through Dance
Community dance and music education programs help reduce youth violence, boost civic engagement, and support mental health—especially in underserved communities.
We offer a range of educational and artistic programs that showcase the vibrancy and diversity of African diaspora culture, including dance performances, cultural exchange programs, and educational workshops.
Educational Conferences
Kofago produces two annual conferences, Teranga and Culture Rising, that bring artists, educators and communities together to learn and celebrate African Diasporic dance, music and history.
Cultural Residencies
brings turnkey African Diasporic dance residencies, with live drummers, trained teaching artists and a standards-aligned curriculum, to schools and organizations, and reinvests every dollar earned into free cultural programming for our communities.
Performance and Training
Kofago offers training in West African and Caribbean dance and drumming for students, dancers and educators of every level, rooted in the traditions and teachings of master artists.
Kofago Institute Blog
A space where culture, community, and creativity come together. Here, we share stories that highlight the transformative power of dance, celebrate the voices of our artists and educators, and keep you connected to the work we’re doing. This blog also serves as a home for our ongoing research into the African Diaspora, exploring topics of cultural significance through both ethnographic and pedagogical lenses. From program highlights to scholarly reflections, the blog is a living archive of our mission to empower, educate, and inspire through the rich traditions of the African Diaspora.
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Our Partner, Sponsors, and Donors
The work of the Kofago Institute would not be possible without the generous support of our partners, sponsors, and donors. These individuals and organizations share our vision of using dance, education, and culture to empower communities and preserve the rich traditions of the African Diaspora. Their contributions help sustain our programs, expand our outreach, and ensure that our work continues to impact lives across generations. Together, we are building a legacy of access, equity, and artistic excellence.
