Win a Copy of Choosing a College Dance Program

A drawing exclusively for high school dance educators. Five Kindle copies, available now. Deadline: July 27, 2026.

Choosing a College Dance Program

The Realest Guide to Decision-Making, Program Evaluation, and Financial Reality

Available July 20, 2026 · Kindle · .99

About the Book

What your students need before they audition for anything

Most families approach the college dance search the same way they approach every other college search: rankings, campus tours, prestige. What they do not have is a framework for evaluating what actually matters in a dance program, or a clear-eyed picture of what the financial reality looks like on the other side.

This book gives them that framework. Written by a choreographer, tenured professor, and former program director with more than 30 years in performing arts education, it addresses the questions families are not asking but need to: How do you evaluate a program's real outcomes? What does a scholarship actually cover? What does accreditation mean and when does it matter?

How to evaluate a dance program beyond the campus visit
What accreditation means and when it matters
Scholarships, financial aid, and what the numbers actually tell you
HBCU programs and why they deserve serious consideration
How to compare programs when everything looks equally appealing
Making the decision with confidence and clarity

For Your Classroom

Consider making this required reading for your juniors and seniors

High school dance students are making consequential decisions under significant pressure, often without the information they need to make them well. This book was written to change that.

If your program includes juniors and seniors beginning to think seriously about their next steps, this guide gives them a shared vocabulary and a decision-making framework before those conversations begin in earnest. At $9.99 on Kindle, the cost of access is low. The cost of going into audition season without this information can be considerably higher.

We would be honored to be on your required reading list.

Enter the Drawing

Five copies, five educators. Enter below.

This drawing is open to high school dance teachers only. Winners will be selected at random and notified by email on or before July 28, 2026. Kindle copies will be delivered directly to your Amazon account.

Entry Deadline: July 27, 2026

Your Full Name

Email Address

School Name

City and State

How long have you been teaching dance?

Do you currently teach juniors or seniors?

Anything you want to share? (Optional)

One ask: If you win a copy and find it valuable, please consider leaving a review on Amazon. Reviews help this book reach more students and families who need it. It takes less than five minutes and makes a real difference.

By entering, you agree to receive occasional emails from Michael D. Medcalf about books, resources, and professional development for dance educators. You may unsubscribe at any time. This drawing is not affiliated with Amazon or Kindle.