Frank Pattee David is a Chicago-based maker, mover and educator who works to empower others through their work. Though their art is ultimately autobiographical, they strive to center the voices and choices of her creative collaborators.

In 2018, Frank graduated with the Dance Prize from Kenyon College where they had the opportunity to study various facets of dance academia under Julie Brodie, Balinda Craig-Quijada and Kora Radella. Since getting their B.A. in dance, Frank has worked as a dance instructor, therapeutic assistant, paraprofessional and middle school teacher.

In 2020, they began a process-oriented project-based collaborative dance company: dollop dance theater. dollop is an interdisciplinary dance company creating approachable works using a light-hearted lens of humor and humility. Since its creation, they have released three full-length dance films and performed in Chicago, Philadelphia and Brooklyn.

Frank is grateful to have pursued their MFA at Smith College 2022-2024, where they had the privilege of dancing for artists such as j.e. Kim and Duane Lee Holland Jr. Back in Chicago, they continue to cultivate and participate in the vibrant surrounding dance scene.