Our Programs

Founded in 1991, KowTeff African Dance Company is located in Brooklyn, New York and is operated under the Artistic Direction of Sewaa Codrington.

Our name embodies the goal that is the motivating factor by which the group functions: to safeguard and perpetuate the purity of the cultural values and principles of African tradition by providing quality entertainment and education to our community and national audiences. 

KowTeff executes diverse folkloric components of the African Diaspora (African, African American, African Caribbean, etc.). The company's repertoire includes traditional music and dance, Chakaba (traditional African stilt walking), choral selections, dramatizations and more.

The KowTeff School of African Dance is a non-profit organization with the mission of preserving and perpetuating the diverse folklore of African peoples through quality education and entertainment. The organization artistically and creatively uses dance, music (song and drum), and the spoken word to keep alive the cultural values, principles, and customs of African tradition. One method of perpetuating the culture is through KowTeff's African Dance Children's Company, which trains youth (boys and girls) of all ages in traditional African dance, music and folklore. 

We strive to empower people of African descent by providing inspiring opportunities for them to celebrate and gain knowledge of their rich African heritage. We are committed to developing a positive cultural identity and self-pride, and reclaiming traditional African values and customs that promote healthy development of body, mind, spirit, and community.