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Suzan Bradford is the Executive Director of the Lincoln Theatre. Under her creative vision and direction, the Lincoln Theatre has seven mission-driven programs that reflect the nostalgia of the theatre and the innovative programming that is about the artist and the audience.
Bradford’s passion is driven by her 30 years as a dancer, instructor, and creative director of traditional West African dance music and culture. Suzan is President of the Thiossane Institute and Artistic Director of the Thiossane Institute West African Dance Company (TWADI).
She co-founded and lead Thiossane since its inception in 2000 with her beloved husband, Abdou Kounta. The company thrives on being Columbus’ premier traditional West African Dance Company that provides authentic performances and detailed instruction to all ages and all people. Her extensive study, training and travel aboard, has empowered enhanced and educated varied audiences of the richness of this art form and moving it into a valid artform of collegiate study.
