USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Rhaine Marquardt ’26 reflects on empowerment as a way of life and what it truly means to be an empowered female artist.

USC Kaufman professor Patrick Corbin joined the creative staff of “The Pitt” to share groundbreaking interdisciplinary collaborations at the intersection of creativity and health care.

The senior BFA candidate explains that she thinks of choreography as a series of patterns, puzzles, and mathematical equations.

Launching the West Coast’s first Performing Arts Physical Therapy Fellowship, the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy sets a new standard for artist care, partnering with USC’s performing arts schools to keep musicians, dancers, actors, singers and circus performers in top physical shape.

From cyphers to conversations, this year’s event, March 6 to 7, cultivates authentic dialogue between Hip Hop’s past, present, and future.

With help from Bruce McCormick and Career Services, students leave Kaufman able to get jobs and also equipped with an entrepreneurial toolbox that will help set them up for success. 

Silkin brings industry-leading experience in choreography, film, and digital media to DANC 218 this spring.

Covin Washington ’27 on Black identity, representation, and finding strength through community in dance.

The FLOCK co-founder led partnering workshops and shared his artistic journey with Kaufman students.

Faculty member and Artist-in-Residence Fiona Lummis has spent the last decade teaching her firsthand knowledge of the repertoire of Jiří Kylián to USC Kaufman dancers.

USC Kaufman welcomes an exceptional group of award-winning artists and creative leaders, each contributing new world premiere works for the school’s BFA students.

Hayden Rivas ’24 shares his experience navigating a new normal.

Juliette Ochoa ’21 and William Okajima ’24 recognized among emerging artists for 2026.

50 young dancers participated in workshops led by Kaufman alumni and watched repertory by world-renowned choreographers.

Lopez looks back on his recent appearance on the Mexico City-based reality series “Santos Bravos.”

Through pole dancing, Helen “Shimmey” Gratch ’19 has become her “most evolved self.”

Centered around the alumni showcase, donors spent a long weekend in the Big Apple celebrating dance and the arts.

On November 6 and 7, Kaufman hosted a variety of events as part of the university-wide annual celebration. 

Aidan Carberry and Jordan Johnson return to where their choreographic journey began — this time, to inspire the next generation.

The annual industry showcase offers USC Kaufman Fourth-Year students invaluable exposure, networking, and performance experience.

Peck recently made a special appearance at the USC School of Cinematic Arts for an advance screening of a new documentary film that chronicles six years of Peck’s life as one of the most influential figures in the field.

The USC Kaufman Fourth-Year BFA student recounts a journey of returning to her heritage through music, movement, and memory.

Ever wonder what a typical week looks like for a college dancer? Dance Spirit has more.

Through wearable technology, Cardin Chung ’26 is creating a conversation between dancer, sensor, and audience in real time.

USC Kaufman Dean Julia M. Ritter welcomed donors and BFA students for the annual celebratory Donor Scholarship Brunch at Moreton Fig on USC Campus. 

The dance community gathered to celebrate a two-year collaboration between USC Kaufman and the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris.

William Okajima ’24 joins exclusive company as Princess Grace Award recipient.

William Okajima (BFA ’24) is among this year’s winners for Dance Performance.

A variety of events capped a week of celebration and introductions for the Class of 2029.

Every summer, the BFA students trade classrooms for studios around the world. Here’s a glimpse into how some spent their summer months.