On September 1, Glorya Kaufman, Dean Robert Cutietta and Vice Dean Jodie Gates gathered with the BFA students and major dance supporters to welcome choreographer William Forsythe and celebrate USC Kaufman. The event, hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus, featured a lively conversation about the school’s distinct vision, unique approaches and advantages as well as Forsythe’s insights on dance training and nurturing the next generation of leaders in dance.

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USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.

USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.

USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.

USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.

USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.

USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.

USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.

USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.

USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.

USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.

USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.

USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.

USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.

USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.

USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.

USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.

USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.

USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.

USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.

USC Kaufman held a reception hosted by Debi and Norris Bishton, Jamie Bishton and Christian Kraus to welcome USC Kaufman's inaugural class and faculty advisor William Forsythe.