Frankie Henderson is an experienced dance performer, choreographer, and teacher dedicated to cultivating a community culture centered on independent critical thinking and rigorous physical movement. With a Master of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of California, Irvine, Frankie's research interests include dance science and cross-training methods for dance education.

Frankie’s pedagogical methods are rooted in critical pedagogy, emphasizing equity and inclusion. Her diverse movement practices encompass classical modern techniques, various contemporary styles, jazz, tap, and hip hop. She specializes in floorwork techniques inspired by Capoeira, soft acrobatics, flying low, and Break Dancing.

Frankie has a rich professional background, including teaching as faculty at Rio Hondo College and graduate teaching at the University of California, Irvine. In addition to her MFA, Frankie holds certifications such as CrossFit L1 and Precision Nutrition L1.

Her choreography centers on the strength of the female form, with her thesis work challenging and expanding definitions of femininity and integrating strength into feminine embodiments. While her work can be appreciated abstractly, Frankie also creates dances that directly address complex gender issues and feminist ideation. She is known for her purposeful work, unafraid to tackle provocative questions of sexual identity and social norms, often using parody, wit, and irony to balance the seriousness of her subjects.

Frankie strives to bring her dancers' stories to life by empathizing with their individuality and collaborating with their unique thoughts and experiences, creating powerful and resonant performances.