USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance

USC Kaufman joined a venerable group of LA institutions to celebrate 100 years of the Martha Graham Dance Company.

Corbin is the second faculty member to receive the USC Associates Award, and the first to be honored specifically for excellence in instruction.

USC Kaufman Dean Julia M. Ritter shared the news in a letter to the Kaufman community.

Moore will deliver the keynote address to the graduating Class of 2025.

The stage is being set for the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance’s milestone 10th anniversary gala.

Dance luminaries including Misty Copeland, Kyle Abraham, Toni Basil, and Mandy Moore
to attend a celebration honoring philanthropist Glorya Kaufman’s transformative vision.

Get a glimpse into Meyers’s imaginative world as she shares the inspiration for her new work at USC Kaufman.

This USC student film — with choreography by Ella Melideo (BFA ’26) — sheds light on the women who fought for their rights in the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement in Iran.

Irena Yin (BFA ‘26) reflects on her experience as a project co-leader at Trinity Laban’s CoLab 2025 in London.

Hip-Hop is at the heart of a world premiere performance inspired by the work of Martha Graham.

Bereishit Dance Company makes their Los Angeles debut, showcasing repertory that challenges interpretations of traditional art forms.

Auclair speaks on her experience staging a seminal Graham work on USC Kaufman second-year BFA students.

At age 11, Vesperman (BFA ’20) was ushered into an impromptu audition that launched his professional career.

Now in his third season with Ballet BC, the USC Kaufman alum is refining his artistry but also figuring out who he is both on and off the stage.

Since finishing in the Top 8 of “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 18, Browner has continued to carve out a dynamic presence both on and off the stage.

Emma Marcellana (BFA ’28) shares her experience preparing for Fresh Shesh, her first student composition showing with USC Kaufman.

Two distinct artists come together to expand creative boundaries. 

Onye Stevenson (BFA ’25) looks back on a journey of finding her voice through dance, celebrating identity and resilience along the way.

The program includes a piece by Martha Graham and a newly commissioned work by USC Kaufman alum Jakevis Thomason.

USC Kaufman announces seven new repertory processes and three new guest artists joining us this spring semester.

The committee brings together a diverse group of artists and leaders across choreography, theater, entrepreneurship, and dance performance.

Jessalyn Ward & Paige Litle getting their headshots for the Rockettes | Photo by MSG Entertainment

The 25-year-old alum of the University of Southern California’s Glorya Kaufman School of Dance is on a mission to challenge conventional gender norms, from his viral #meninskirts social media campaign to his gender-neutral clothing line, Rasa.

Industry professionals get an up-close look at the future of dance.

Celebratory gala on Saturday, May 3, 2025 to feature special performances by USC Kaufman BFA students and alumni.

USC Kaufman presents new and existing repertory curated by Artists-in-Residence and faculty.

USC Kaufman professor Achinta S. McDaniel curates an immersive program that includes appearances by special guests Payal Kadakia, Aparna Ramaswamy, and Bushra Khan.

D’Amato’s work centers on Los Angeles dance history—specifically, the life of legendary ballet teacher Carmelita Maracci.

Rhaine Marquardt (BFA ’26) recounts her experience working with Stephanie Troyak on Pina Bausch repertory over an unforgettable week.

The widely regarded dancer, choreographer, and pedagogue from Los Angeles reflects on life and how her creative process is all about transformation.