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
Jackie Kopcsak
Assistant Dean of Faculty
Anne Aubert-Santelli
Associate Dean of Academic and Student Life
Kyle Beasley
Admission and Student Services Officer
Eva Blaauw
Executive Secretary
Kyle de Tarnowsky
Music Director
Christine Dennis
Senior Faculty Affairs and Programs Coordinator
Patrick Leder-Morrow
Assistant Dean and Chief Development Officer
Natasha Liu
Associate Director, Individual Giving
Jess Mahon
Operations Specialist
Dane Martens
Head of Dance Operations and Technology
Aline Ocon
Senior Department Business Administrator
Kathryn Poppen
Costume Coordinator
Karen Rios
Head of Human Resources
Spencer Saccoman
Production Supervisor
Elliott Scher
Admission and Student Services Officer
Maxwell Transue
Dance Accompanist
Christopher Yokas
Senior Business Officer
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