The USC Kaufman Fourth-Year BFA student recounts a journey of returning to her heritage through music, movement, and memory.
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.
“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.”
Irena Yin (BFA ‘26) reflects on her experience as a project co-leader at Trinity Laban’s CoLab 2025 in London.
Emma Marcellana (BFA ’28) shares her experience preparing for Fresh Shesh, her first student composition showing with USC Kaufman.
Onye Stevenson (BFA ’25) looks back on a journey of finding her voice through dance, celebrating identity and resilience along the way.
Rhaine Marquardt (BFA ’26) recounts her experience working with Stephanie Troyak on Pina Bausch repertory over an unforgettable week.
Summer Vu (BFA ’25) turns back the clock on her time in Berlin during USC Kaufman’s Maymester program.
Rhaine Marquardt recounts her experience at the USC Kaufman/Trinity Laban Artist Collaboration: CoLab 2024 in London.
Ambar Matos Ortiz (BFA ‘25) recounts how her Latinx heritage has inspired her experience with dance and informed her artistic identity.
Shea Hancock (BFA ’25) recounts her experience collaborating with fellow artists for the Choreographers and Composers 2023 performance.
Eileen Kim (BFA ’23) looks back on a memorable week of cross-disciplinary collaborations.
