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  • Director Suzan Bradford Kounta: Ohio State Community Partner

    Director Suzan Bradford Kounta: Ohio State Community Partner

    Thiossane Institute’s director Ms. Suzan Bradford Kounta is a community partner for the Dance Department at The Ohio State University. Read about her accomplishments and see her new work set on OSU students and performed in Brazil.       Co-founder and Artistic Director of Thiossane West African Dance Institute Suzan Bradford Kounta is a…

  • Heart of Africa

    As the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium conducted research in developing the components of the new Heart of Africa exhibit, Programming Staff contacted the Thiossane Institute to inquire about our education programs and how the exhibit and the Institute could forge a partnership. After a year of creating the program, Thiossane Institute became the education and entertainment component…

  • Support Thiossane with The Big Give!

    Support Thiossane with The Big Give!

    September 17-18, Thiossane Institute  will join The Columbus Foundation in The Big Give. Over the past 13 years, we have used the disciplines of traditional  performing arts as a vehicle to introduce, enhance and encourage social and cultural awareness and development, as we present and preserve this art form. Help us to continue serving young…