Intersections – Combining Black Dance Programs with Africana Studies Programs
As an educator, I’m concerned about what happened in Florida this past week. Florida governor Ron Desantis administration rejected a proposed AP African American Studies class in Florida high schools. This type of institutionalized racism is dangerous on so many levels. As a collegiate professor, this also makes the work that I have to do […]
Kwanzaa Celebration – 2022 Fifth Anniversary
This holiday season marks an exciting milestone for the Kwanzaa Celebration – it is the fifth anniversary since its inception! This performance, produced and directed by Kevin McEwen, has grown into a memorable tradition in New York City over the past five years. The production was made possible through the collaboration of many organizations and […]
West African Dance Workshop – St. Croix
Join Kevin as he travels to the US Virgin Islands to teach a dance workshop in traditional West African dance and song technique. The workshop is free but please make sure you register at this link to attend. Date: July 10, 2021 Time: 10am Place: Dorsch Cultural Center, St. Croix
Dancers Vision – An Approach to Dance Education
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A New Foundation – Standing Alone to Define The Concept of Community
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Kassoumaii – A Celebration of LIFE and Community!
I would like to give a big THANK YOU to everyone who came out for my workshop entitled “KASSOUMAII”. The word itself is from the Jola people’s language and it means to “welcome” or “welcoming in” specifically. I chose this as the name of my class because there is a need to welcome in and […]
Fi Wi Sinting 2014 Conference
This weekend, I’ll be accompanying my teacher, Baba Medoune Gueye to the Fi Wi Sinting Festival in the beautiful country of Jamaica! The Festival is where Jamaicans from all walks of life meet , greet and mingle with visitors/tourists in a family setting while indulging in Fi Wi Sinting the Jamaican phrase meaning” It is […]
The Healing Aspects of Rhythm & Dance – Tackling Health Disparities among African-American Men
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Chaplin Street Studio
I had the most amazing experience on Sunday! I shot my first in-studio photoshoot and it was a great one! Thanks to all of my models who came out (Akosua, Andong, Diane, Malari, Papa Dame, Soukena, et al). Special shout outs to my assistant and lighting specialists Amir Abdullah and Coumba Gueye. Much love and […]
KanKouran West African Dance Company
The KanKouran West African Dance Company has been one of my long standing clients for the past eight years.With there organization, I have created a very good working relationship with the Director Assane Konte, so he trusts my judgment and my expertise on all things dealing with digital media. Check the links below to check […]
