Rivkah French

Rivkah French is a queer-positive dancemaker, community builder, activist for self-expression, and all around agitator. As an award-winning choreographer and social practice artist based in Tacoma, French embodies freedom in movement by breaking dance, gender and societal norms—merging multiple styles, powerful themes, and innovative technologies.

French won Outsmart Magazine’s Favorite Dancer award and was named Houston’s Top Choreographer by Houston Press. Throughout their 25 year career, French has created over 50 full-length multimedia performances, founded the non-profit FrenetiCore Dance, built the organization’s black box theater, founded the Houston Fringe Festival, and taught movement to at-risk populations including homeless and incarcerated teens.

Rivkah is currently focused on providing creatively empowering experiences for the LGBTQ+ community in the PNW region, expanding the field of Queer Dance Theory, and building new movement techniques fusing global dance styles with Western dance. French’s career exemplifies their belief in the profound power of art on individuals and society at large.