September 25, 2021
Gain insight into our live auditions at the this full-day online event featuring faculty master classes, an information session and a student panel. Master classes include ballet with Jackie Kopcsak, contemporary with Patrick Corbin and hip-hop with Tiffany Bong.
September 18, 2021
Tune in for a virtual livestream of a new work by Artist in Residence Penny Saunders, performed by members of the Class of 2023.
May 20, 2021
The USC Kaufman in-person ceremony will take place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. All graduates must register via Marching Order in order to attend. Graduates are limited to two guests due to social distancing requirements.
May 13, 2021
Please join us for a virtual celebration of the USC Kaufman Class of 2021! This celebratory event will feature video messages from USC Kaufman staff, faculty and surprise guests, photo slideshows of the graduating students, and more.
April 12 - April 29, 2021
Join us as we gather virtually and celebrate different facets of dance. This innovative festival will include presentations of student and faculty choreography, student dance films and projects, as well as new works by Artists in Residence Marjani Forté-Saunders, Dwight Rhoden, Micaela Taylor and Doug Varone.
January 23, 2021
Discover what it’s like to learn African dance, one of four dance forms you’ll experience as part of DANC 499 Rhythm Nations: Intro to African, Indian and Latin Dance. This special topics course provides an in-depth tour of dance and offers a semester of discovery as students interact with dance styles from around the globe.
January 22, 2021
Experience what it’s like to take DANC 188a, which introduces students to the fundamentals of ballroom dance, emphasizing partner connection, communication and creativity, with the practical application of dance within a social setting.
January 21, 2021
Amy O’Neal, award-winning hybrid dancer, performer, choreographer and dance educator, introduces USC students to DANC 302g Hip-Hop Don’t Stop: Black Social Dance Culture and Media. In this lecture demonstration, Professor O’Neal will break down the lineage and more modern manifestations of the popular social dance “The Charleston.”
January 20, 2021
During this fun lecture demonstration, Professor McDaniel will hold a mock dance audition. You’ll also learn a short movie dance routine, say your name for the “casting agent,” and get ready to shine. All levels are welcome to take both this demo and the actual course!
January 19, 2021
Discover what it’s like to learn Bollywood, one of four dance forms you’ll experience as part of DANC 499 Rhythm Nations: Intro to African, Indian and Latin Dance. This special topics course provides an in-depth tour of dance and offers a semester of discovery as students interact with dance styles from around the globe.