In addition to our faculty and students, a variety of passionate and talented individuals comprise the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance. The Artistic Advisory Committee maintains the philosophy, promise and direction of The New Movement to assure USC Kaufman remains a world leader in dance education. The Curriculum Committee makes curriculum decisions in the best interest of the students’ education, centering equity, transparency, trust and collaboration across staff, faculty and leadership.
Faculty Council advises senior leadership on matters of general interest to USC Kaufman faculty. The Student Advisory Board represents the larger USC Kaufman student body, sharing the needs of this important group. USC Kaufman’s Career Services team provides valuable resources to help students transition into professional careers. The Board of Councilors contributes to the overall health, stability and growth of the organization. Finally, USC Kaufman Staff provide administrative support to ensure the continued success of the School of Dance.
USC Kaufman Staff
Julia M. Ritter
Dean
kaufman.dean@usc.edu
Jackie Kopcsak
Assistant Dean of Faculty
jkopcsak@usc.edu
Anne Aubert-Santelli
Associate Dean of Academic and Student Life
aubertsa@usc.edu
Kyle Beasley
Admission and Student Services Officer
kylebeas@usc.edu
Eva Blaauw
Executive Secretary
eblaauw@usc.edu
Matt de la Peña
Head of Communications
mdelapen@usc.edu
Kyle de Tarnowsky
Music Director
detarnow@usc.edu
Christine Dennis
Senior Faculty Affairs and Programs Coordinator
cdennis@usc.edu
Patrick Leder-Morrow
Assistant Dean and Chief Development Officer
pmorrow@usc.edu
Natasha Liu
Associate Director, Individual Giving
liunatas@usc.edu
Jess Mahon
Operations Specialist
mahonj@usc.edu
Dane Martens
Head of Dance Operations and Technology
dmartens@usc.edu
Aline Ocon
Senior Department Business Administrator
aocon@usc.edu
Kathryn Poppen
Costume Coordinator
poppen@usc.edu
Karen Rios
Head of Human Resources
karenhen@usc.edu
Spencer Saccoman
Production Supervisor
saccoman@usc.edu
Elliott Scher
Admission and Student Services Officer
elliotms@usc.edu
Maxwell Transue
Dance Accompanist
transue@usc.edu
Christopher Yokas
Senior Business Officer
yokas@usc.edu
2022-23 Artistic Advisory Committee
d. Sabela grimes
Saleemah E. Knight
Bruce McCormick
2022-23 Curriculum Committee
Patrick Corbin
Alison D’Amato
E. Moncell Durden
Jesus Fuentes
Shannon Grayson
Dawn Stoppiello
2022-23 Faculty Council
Margo Apostolos
d. Sabela grimes
Amy O’Neal
2022-23 Student Advisory Board
Class of 2023
Colin Heino
Ava Noble
Jessalyn Ward
Class of 2024
Ashton Benn
Valerie Chen
Hayden Rivas
Class of 2025
Shea Hancock
Janae Holster
Xavier Williams
Career Services Team
Anne Aubert-Santelli
Grasan Kingsberry
Bonnie Homsey
Bruce McCormick