Valley Dance Ensemble (VDE) was founded in 1983 by Marion Andersen and remains as Cache Valley’s only modern dance organization. Marion came from the line of Martha Graham dancers, and studied professionally with May O’Donnell and Gertrude Shurr in New York City. Marion gave those with talent and an interest in the discipline of dance, an opportunity for study and performance. Marion shared the art of modern dance with the Cache Valley community from 1983-2002. VDE strives to carry on the legacy of dance that Marion left to the Cache Valley community.

Previous Artistic Directors:
1983-2003: Marion Anderson
2003-2014: Suzann Kienast-Brown
2014-2018: Tessa Evans with Bethany Faux as VDE-Youth Director
2018-2020: Bethany Faux
2020-2022: Katie Anderson
2022-present: Caitlyn Jennings with Marina Wagner as VDE-Youth Director

Since 1983, VDE has been Cache Valley’s sole modern dance organization, and serves a dual purpose in the community through our community dance school and our performing company. Our community dance school offers creative movement and modern dance classes for children 3 to 18. Our children’s classes focus on movement discovery, body awareness, the creative process, and the technical skills of dance as appropriate for each age group based on the developing mind and body. We offer a non-competitive, supportive environment for children to explore and develop their minds and bodies through creative problem solving. We also offer a modern dance conditioning class for adults. Our classes strive to provide something for every member of the community, regardless of age or experience level.

 Our performing company gives the experienced and committed dancer an opportunity for more in-depth study of the art of modern dance through the experiences of choreography and performance. Each year our company shares the art of modern dance through performance and creative movement workshops for children. Our company also participates in local performances, and is featured in VDE’s annual spring concert. Contact us for more information about the company.

 VDE is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization and gratefully accepts donations year-round. Please contact us to donate. We appreciate your support!