CULTURAL FOLKLORIST, EDUCATOR,SPEAKER,VISIONARY
Kevin McEwen is an award-winning educator, cultural folklorist, and performing arts leader whose work sits at the intersection of dance, education, and community empowerment. With nearly three decades of experience spanning the United States, the Caribbean, and Africa, Kevin has dedicated his career to transforming lives through the performing arts and cultural education.
As the Executive Director of the Kofago Institute and a Lecturer at Lehman College (CUNY), Kevin’s lectures, workshops, and keynote talks invite audiences to explore how art, identity, and education intersect to build bridges across the African Diaspora. His presentations blend academic insight, lived experience, and powerful storytelling — inspiring educators, artists, and organizations to embrace cultural literacy as a tool for social transformation.
Kevin McEwen - About
Background
The Culture
Background
From humble beginnings as a young artist discovering the transformative power of dance, Kevin has built a lifelong mission to use culture, education, and movement as tools for empowerment across communities.
The Work
The Culture
Background
As a Lecturer at Lehman College and Queensborough Community College, and a sought-after public speaker, Kevin inspires students and audiences alike to explore how art, identity, community and scholarship intersect to shape social change.
The Culture
The Culture
The Culture
As Founder of the Kofago Dance Ensemble and Executive Director of the Kofago Institute, Kevin leads a collective dedicated to preserving and re-imagining the cultural traditions of the African Diaspora through performance, education, and community engagement.