June 17, 2019
Student Blog: Ode to a found flâneur
Rachel Harris (BFA ’20) writes “Ode to a found flâneur,” a poem inspired by her time in Paris with the USC Kaufman and USC Thornton Maymester.
June 10, 2019
Student Blog: Win McCain on arts patronage in France
In comparing the European attitude of supporting the arts, there is a distinct difference between that of the United States and France. During my time here in Paris, I have been able to see different aspects of that in how governmental politics intersect with daily life.
June 3, 2019
Student Blog: Classical and electronic at the Paris Philharmonic
At the Philharmonie de Paris, I went to a pop-up exhibit titled “Electro” that took an in-depth look at the evolution of electronic music, internationally. This exhibit included interactive exhibits, films, text and photography/videography. The moments that did not include dance truly interested me.
May 28, 2019
Student Blog: Paris Maymester sees NDT2
I was eagerly awaiting Nederlands Dans Theatre 2’s mixed rep performance showcasing works by Ekman, Goecke, and León & Lightfoot. This performance was technically and artistically impressive and engaging.
April 15, 2019
Student Blog: “Whelm” creation with Bret Easterling
USC Kaufman’s Class of 2022 has been hard at work with faculty member and choreographer Bret Easterling. Easterling is currently creating a new work on these dancers. Here, four freshman dancers discuss their processes in the studio, workshopping “Whelm.”
April 8, 2019
Student Blog: My Freshman Experience
There is something so special about freshman year. New friends, new teachers, new roommates… Everything is new! As exciting as it is, the thought of it can also be daunting. For many people, it is their first time living away from their families and going to school with strangers. But at USC Kaufman, these strangers soon become family.
March 26, 2019
Student Blog: Looking back at our NYC Debut
Jackie Schiffner (BFA ’19) recaps her experience in New York City, which included USC Kaufman’s debut at The Joyce Theater and a student choreography showing at New York Live Arts.
March 1, 2019
Student Blog: Rumba ‘Til Tomorrow in London
Last month, three sophomore dance majors and I traveled to London to work with musicians for collaboration, exploration, and choreographic purposes at Trinity Laban’s CoLab program. We each took on a different project, participating in four projects total.
February 25, 2019
Student Blog: Dancing on camera for GLOW
By Olivia Euritt
This past December, I had the opportunity to film for the third session of the Netflix television series, GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling). Growing up, I had always dreamt of being on television. I can now say that my dream has come true–well, not quite yet. The episode I danced in will appear in the third season, coming this spring around April.
January 28, 2019
Student Blog: Assisting dance conventions
USC Kaufman BFA student Wyeth Walker talks about attending and assisting at dance conventions, and how his experience has shaped him as a dancer.