Vissi Dance Theater JAPAN

08/02/2020

Vissi Dance Theater is comprised of dancers from around the world who bring with them their cultural diversity and unique perspectives on movement and the performing arts. Vissi combines drama and dance in scintillating ways, while exploring social issues.

Artistic Director/Choreographer
Courtney Ffrench

08/01/2020

Courtney Ffrench, founder of Vissi Dance Theater, is an alumnus of Queens College. He has been an educator, a social worker and is also an author, playwright, and screenwriter. Of the many hats he has worn, his greatest love remains with dance. As a dancer, Courtney has toured with the legendary Irene Cara and Lisa Lisa /Cult Jam. Courtney trained in several arenas, including the Ailey School and Forces of Nature workshops, but most prominently in the underground dance clubs. In the underground club world, Courtney has worked and danced with legends such as Willie Ninja, Keith Williams, Randy Conner, Barbara Tucker and Archie Burnett.
Courtney has always been interested in social justice and the human condition. As the Artistic Director and choreographer of Vissi Dance Theater, Courtney has created dances that touch on subjects of lynching, domestic abuse, war, Love, depression, slavery, religion, redemption and awakenings. His work has toured Japan, Italy and his home island of Jamaica.

Artistic Director / Choreographer
Courtney Ffrench

07/31/2020

VISSI DANCE THEATER JAPAN TOUR 2020
DISCO QUEEN One Night in New York City

07/13/2020

Sign of th Judgement in Sardinia, Italy

Gran Gala della Danza Sardinia, Italy 2009 Mission: The Vissi Dance Theater is committed to art and artists that use the gift of dance and drama to explore m...