Holly McDowd (she/her)

Lake Oswego, OR

BFA Class of 2028

Where do you train? 

Elevate Dance Academy

What inspires you? 

I am inspired by the multilingual capacity of dance, which often speaks louder than words.

Describe yourself in three words 

Imaginative, Bubbly, Dependable

Tell us a fun fact about yourself 

I was bucked off by a horse named Chunky Monkey!

What does it mean to be apart of USC Kaufman? 

Being part of Kaufman entails a shared sense of comfort among fellow artists. In the sometimes unforgiving world of dance, creating a space that prioritizes preserving individualism upholds the beauty of both the dancer and the human being.

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Holly McDowd | Photo by Matt de la Peña