Suzann Kienast-Brown- Co-Artistic Director, Dancer, Choreographer, Instructor

Suzann’s been dancing her whole life, but discovered modern dance at Utah State University while pursuing her B.S. in Soil and Water Science. She was immediately hooked and dove in head first, taking advantage of every opportunity that came her way to study and explore movement. After completing her M.S. in Soil Science, teaching modern and African dance at USU, and working with various independent choreographers in Utah, Suzann had the fortune of becoming Artistic Director of Valley Dance Ensemble in Logan, UT in 2003. In 2014, Suzann moved to Bozeman to pursue advancement in her career as a soil scientist but also found a welcoming home in the dance community. She has been with RDE since the inaugural season in the roles of dancer, choreographer, instructor, and added Co-Artistic Director to her list of roles in 2023. In 2026, Suzann traded craggy mountains for tree-covered ones and relocated to Vermont. RDE continues to be an endless source of support and inspiration from a beautifully creative and dedicated collection of artists.