Trojan Family Weekend 2024

September 26–29, 2024

The USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance invites families of current Kaufman students to join us for this annual welcome celebration. Get an up-close look at how the campus community achieves excellence in teaching, research and public service. The Trojan Family Weekend event experience is an invaluable opportunity to form lifelong memories with your student and the Trojan Family.

The following are sessions offered by the USC Kaufman during Trojan Family Weekend. Registration as an attendee is required. For more information and to register, visit the Trojan Family Weekend website. If you have any questions, please contact Natasha Liu, Associate Director of Individual Giving, at natasha.liu@usc.edu.

Schedule of events at USC Kaufman


Thursday, September 26, 2024

9:00-9:30 AM | TFW Opening Ceremony (Hahn Plaza, Tommy Trojan)

9:00-10:20 AM | Dance Technique Class Observation for BFA Families

10:30-11:50 AM | Dance Technique Class Observation for BFA Families

1:00–1:50 PM | BFA Student-Led Tour of the Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center

2:30-3:30 PM |  Provost panel discussion

TBD | Meet the Faculty panel, moderated by Dean Julia M. Ritter

4:30-6:00 PM | Trojan Family Weekend Welcome Reception
Enjoy light bites, refreshments and student performance as you mingle with fellow USC families.

Location: Alumni Park, Welcome Lounge


Friday, September 27, 2024

8:30-10:15 AM | Breakfast with the Dean

10:30–11:50 AM | Dance Technique Class Observation for BFA Families

10:30–11:15 AM | USC President’s Address: President Carol Folt welcomes families to a new year at USC. 

Location: Bovard Auditorium

1:00–2:00 PM | BFA Student-Led Tour of the Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center

5:30–7:30 PM | Open rehearsal with choreographers


Saturday, September 28, 2024

TBD | USC Kaufman Tailgate. Location off Trousdale, game vs. Wisconsin.