Photo: USC Kaufman BFA student dancer Jessica Musyznski | Photo by Rose Eichenbaum

Admissions News

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October 25, 2019

Exploring your options with career services

As a new program, USC Kaufman is committed to forging new pathways in the career services department. Our career services team looks constantly for ways to ease the transition into a professional career. Whether through networking opportunities or workshops, our team actively provides channels into the professional world.

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October 8, 2019

USC Kaufman announces new Berlin Maymester

Next year, the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance will be offering its dance majors a new two-unit Maymester, DANC 399: Dance Capitals of the World, featuring artistic hub Berlin. During this 22-day Maymester course, students will explore moments in Berlin’s long history through all of its cultural centers, museums, landmarks and people.

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October 8, 2019

Student Blog: Traveling with USC Kaufman

Our Vice Dean and Artistic Director Jodie Gates mentioned in one of our first moments with her that, “It is [the goal of the school] to have every USC Kaufman student graduate with a passport.” This really hit home for me because I see the true value of traveling, especially as an artist.

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October 8, 2019

Meet the USC Kaufman Admission Team

I know that the college admission process can be very stressful, especially when managing applications and auditions for several programs at once. Our admission team is here to help you find your way.

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September 30, 2019

Curriculum in Focus: Concentrations

The BFA Core is a sequence of courses that provides foundational insight to all dance majors. At the end of your sophomore year, you will declare your concentration, which will carry you through the last two years in the program.

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September 5, 2019

Performing iconic repertory off-campus with USC Kaufman

Zackery Torres (BFA ’21) sat down with four BFA students to discuss different performance opportunities at USC Kaufman, including the USC Trustees Retreat in Santa Barbara, the ODC Walking Distance Dance Festival in San Francisco, Gala de Danza in Los Cabos, Mexico and our NYC Debut at The Joyce Theater. 

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September 1, 2019

Curriculum in Focus: The BFA Core

It seems appropriate that the first “Curriculum in Focus” topic is our program’s foundation: The BFA Core. The BFA Core, a series of courses you’ll take in sequence with your cohort, provides a common curriculum from which you can create your own path.

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August 30, 2019

Student Blog: Reflection on the College Admissions Process

After meeting with the faculty at Kaufman and speaking with the admissions team, I realized that I wanted to pursue a BFA in dance. USC was my ultimate choice for college because of all the amazing opportunities they provide for their students.