Discover USC Kaufman in NYC

November 7-10, 2024

The USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance will host several days of exciting free admission events in New York City, November 7–10, 2024.

Prospective college students will have the opportunity to experience technique classes taught by Kaufman faculty. Admissions staff will also provide information sessions about our BFA in Dance program and dance minors.

Thursday, November 7 

College Spotlight Class at STEPS on Broadway
Please note: Participants need to register through STEPS on Broadway here.
2121 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 
Loft 3

Join USC Kaufman at STEPS on Broadway for a free open level contemporary masterclass taught by Kaufman Associate Professor of Practice (Contemporary, Modern, Dance and Health) Patrick Corbin. An overview/Q&A of our BFA program led by Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs Daveon Swan will follow the class. This class is open to all high school students.  

  • 1:00–2:30 PM | Contemporary Class with Kaufman Faculty
  • 2:30–3:00 PM | Info Session with Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs

Friday, November 8 

Broadway Dance Center
Lincoln Center Location 

Join Kaufman at Broadway Dance Center for a free open level contemporary masterclass taught by Kaufman own Assistant Professor of Practice Jazz, Tap, Social Dance, Shannon Johnson Grayson. An overview/Q&A of our BFA program led by Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs Daveon Swan will follow the class. This class is open to all high school students.  

  • 5:30–7:00 PM | Contemporary Class with Kaufman Faculty
  • 7:00–7:30 PM | Info Session with  Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs

Saturday, November 9

New York Live Arts: Discover USC Event, Day #1
219 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011

Join USC Kaufman at New York Live Arts for free open level technique classes taught by Kaufman faculty members Jackie Kopcsak, Patrick Corbin, and Shannon Grayson. Kaufman will also host information sessions about our BFA and Minor program for guardians with the opportunity to connect with USC Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs, Daveon Swan. The program is open to all high school students and their guardians. 

This day-long event mirrors a day-in-the-life of a typical Kaufman student. Participants will be expected to stay for the day and engage in all activities. Please choose one date — November 9 or November 10 — as it is the same schedule both days.

  • 10:00–10:30 AM | Student Check-in
  • 10:30–11:00 AM | Welcome Q&A  with Kaufman Dean and Faculty
  • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Class #1: Ballet
  • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Info Session for Parents with Asst. Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs
  • 12:00–1:00 PM | Class #2: Contemporary 
  • 1:00–2:00 PM | Lunch Break
  • 2:00–3:00 PM | Class #3: Hip Hop 

Register – Day 1

Sunday, November 10

New York Live Arts: Discover USC Event, Day #2
219 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011

  • 10:00–10:30 AM | Student Check-in 
  • 10:30–11:00 AM | Welcome Q&A with Kaufman Dean and Faculty
  • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Class #1: Ballet
  • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Info Session for Parents in Asst. Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs
  • 12:00–1:00 PM | Class #2: Contemporary 
  • 1:00–2:00 PM | Lunch Break 
  • 2:00–3:00 PM | Class #3: Hip Hop 

Register – Day 2

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