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Monica J. Cameron Frichtel serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance within the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Delaware. Her teaching portfolio spans research methodologies, dance pedagogy, cultural studies in dance, dance as artistic practice, modern and ballet techniques, and choreographic exploration.
Her academic credentials include a BA in Dance with Spanish minor from the University of California, Irvine, followed by an EdM with dual emphasis in culture and education and a PhD in dance from Temple University.
Dr. Frichtel's research centers on critical dance pedagogy and socially-just educational practices, examining student engagement through phenomenological frameworks. Her scholarly contributions advance discourse in embodied learning, equity-focused dance instruction, and interdisciplinary approaches to dance education.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Promising Dance Educator Award (Temple University)
- Emerging Scholar Award (Temple University)
As treasurer and advocacy committee chair for the Pennsylvania Dance Education Organization, she successfully secured direct path dancer certification for PK-12 educators. Information regarding student advising and research grants remains unspecified in available materials.
