Join us for an unforgettable evening of dance, culture, and celebration as Kofago Dance Ensemble returns to the Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC) for our Annual Black History Month Show…
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Kofago Institute Earns the 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency
We are proud to share that the Kofago Institute has earned Candid’s 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency—the highest level of recognition in Candid’s Seal of Transparency program. (Candid) For our…
Kofago Institute Awarded $25,000 NYSCA Grant to Strengthen Arts & Culture in New York
The Kofago Institute is proud to announce that we have been awarded $25,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support our ongoing work in arts…
50 to 50K Campaign
Standing Strong. Moving Forward. Together. 2025 has been one of the most challenging years in Kofago’s history. Like so many arts and cultural organizations, we have been deeply affected by…
Celebrating 7 Years of Kofago Dance Ensemble
Seven years ago, Kofago Dance Ensemble was born out of a vision. Our founder, Kevin McEwen, imagined a company that would serve as a safe space for Black women—a place…
More Than Movement
How Dance Transforms Education, Research, and Community At the Kofago Institute, we believe that dance is more than just performance—it is a powerful, transformative tool that can reshape how we…
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday: Support Kofago Institute's Annual Kwanzaa Celebration! This Giving Tuesday, join us in creating an unforgettable Kwanzaa Celebration that uplifts and empowers our community! Your generous contributions will directly…
Kwanzaa Celebration 2024
New York, NY – September 4th, 2024 Kofago Dance Ensemble Presents the 7th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration with the Theme "Obumu | Unity." Kofago Dance Ensemble is excited to announce the…
Culture Over Competition
December 19, 2022 It can be important to have a dance school that puts the study of dance culture as an asset instead of a focus on dance competition for…