USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance

The prominent donors and entrepreneurs bring a passion for dance and a wealth of expertise to their new roles.

The much-anticipated program featured new creative voices and iconic choreography.

The 2025 trip left dance majors and minors alike with a renewed sense of purpose and a deeper appreciation for the Parisian way of living, where the arts are typically at the forefront of people’s minds.

This comprehensive report highlights the school’s journey from its founding to its 10th anniversary in 2025, highlighting the impact on students, alums, and the global dance community.

Just like most university-level ballet classes have a pianist and contemporary classes might have a percussionist, Bong’s classes rely on a DJ to give dancers a complete experience.

View photo highlights from this year’s school ceremony.

“You are armed with an incredible amount of dance knowledge and that, my dear dancer friends, is going to be what sets you apart from so many of your peers as you start to navigate this big, bad business of art making.”

“At a young age, I fell in love with stories. Today, I dedicate this speech to those who remind me why our stories matter—the Class of 2025.”

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.