September 29, 2015
By Celine Kiner
Let me begin by saying that the commanding presence of Desmond Richardson is enough to turn a room silent in a single second. Enough to turn an entire theater silent, actually, as Complexions audiences very well know. Once he enters the studio in the morning, you can feel the entire room shift focus: all 33 USC Kaufman BFA students become silent.
September 24, 2015
By Celine Kiner
Alonzo King walked into the studio and immediately turned off the fans, asked us to put the ballet barres away, and told the class to start on the floor. Yes, this morning we began our class with a series of abdominal exercises. Probably the most difficult series I’ve ever had to do. Alonzo King meant business, that was for sure.
September 15, 2015
By Celine Kiner
On September 9, we got to browse a beautifully diverse array of dance merchandise, all supplied by Josephine Lee and the mobile version of her store, The Pointe Shop. With the guidance of Vice Dean Jodie Gates, we were fitted for every type of dance shoe imaginable, as well as leotards, tights, and everything in between.
September 2, 2015
By Celine Kiner
Wow.
I meant to post about week one of USC Kaufman classes when it actually ended, but time has made itself scarce this first month. When we’re not in class, I spend most of my time trying to remember what happened in class; there’s so much valuable information to absorb that I’ve found myself constantly living, eating, sleeping, breathing dance, all just to retain as much as I can. And I absolutely love it. We absolutely love it.