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Michael D. Medcalf, MFA
Movement.
Meaning.
Possibility.
Dancer. Choreographer. Educator.
Author. Cultural strategist.
A creative practice shaped by performance, teaching, and institution building.
Selected distinctions
2026–2029
Fulbright Specialist Roster
Selected for the Fulbright Specialist Roster, October 16, 2026–October 16, 2029.
2022 / UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
A Historic First
First African American to earn tenure and promotion in the history of the Department of Theatre and Dance.
2022 / OSTRANDER AWARD
Best Collegiate Choreography
Recognition for a practice that connects artistic rigor and expressive possibility.
The practice
Art that moves.
Ideas that travel.
From concert stages to university studios, Medcalf brings movement into conversation with memory, identity, and the human experience.
Explore choreography, teaching, and a record of more than 80 original works across dance, theatre, opera, and film.
Teaching engagements
Bring the practice
into your space.
Masterclasses, workshops, and residencies for universities, companies, and training programs.
Featured workshop
Creating Inside the Box
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Finding Your Voice
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Lester Horton Modern Dance Technique
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The book
Choosing a College
Dance Program
A guide to making informed choices about your next chapter in dance.
Explore artistic training, admissions, financial planning, wellness, and career preparation—with practical guidance for students and their families.