The generosity of alumni, parents and donors has set USC Kaufman on a dynamic course to transform the landscape of dance education. Thank you to the following individuals, foundations and organizations for your generosity and commitment which ensure the continued excellence of this visionary program.
Principal Benefactor
Glorya Kaufman
Program Support
The Anita Mann Dance for Camera Support Fund
Cheng Family Collaborative Projects Fund
The Choi Family Artist in Residence Endowed Fund
Claude and Alfred Mann Professorship in Dance
Françoise and Anne Aubert-Santelli Global Experience Fund
Noble Family Collaborative Arts Fund
Founder’s Circle
Charlene Achki Repko
Celeste Marie Alleyne
The Bishton Family Foundation
Robert N. Braun, M.D. and Joan A. Friedman, Ph.D.
Bugaj Family Foundation
The Cheng Family Foundation
Bryn K. and Richard A. DeBeikes, Jr.
Debbie and Michael Felix
Joan E. Herman and Richard Rasiej
Glorya Kaufman
Anita Mann Kohl and Allen D. Kohl
Gale and Jim Luce
Nigel Lythgoe
Rod and Elsie Nakamoto
Christine Marie Ofiesh
Robin Rae Robinson
The Simms/Mann Family Foundation
Sue Tsao
Learn more about the Founder’s Circle.
Naming Gifts
Ramona L. Cappello
Debbie and Michael Felix
Joan E. Herman and Richard Rasiej
Renae Williams Niles and Gregory Niles
Christine Marie Ofiesh
The Wilkerson Family
Learn more about Naming Opportunities.
Institutional Donors
American Dance Movement
Bruder Spielwaren
Bruder Toys America
Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles
LA84 Foundation
The Korean Foundation for International Exchange
USC Arts in Action
USC Good Neighbors Campaign
Platinum ($100,000+)
The Lau Family
Ovation ($50,000 – $99,000)
Celeste Marie Alleyne
Anita Mann Kohl and Allen D. Kohl
Renae Williams Niles and Greg Niles
Debbie and Michael Felix
Premier ($25,000 – $49,999)
Charlene Achki Repko
The Audre Slater Foundation
Orsi Bakos and Janos Santa
Robert N. Braun, M.D. and Joan A. Friedman, Ph.D.
Linda and Mark Florin
Ann and James N. Gianopulos
Joan E. Herman and Richard Rasiej
Tatiana Blackington James and Todd James
The Noble Family
Julia Strickland and Timothy Wahl
Sue Tsao
Principal ($10,000 – $24,999)
Wanda and Wade Austin
Ramona L. Cappello
Jennifer Cheng
Bryn and Richard DeBeikes
Dee Dee Dorskind and Bradley Tabach-Bank
The Duke Family
Eillie Kitta and Ron Goldie
LA Philanthropic Committee for the Arts
Gale and Jim Luce
Steven Neu
Soloist ($5,000 – $9,999)
Minoo F. Behboody
Irene M. Boyd and Dr. Stuart Boyd
Dance and Dialogue
Sara Jane Gould
Shelly Nemirovsky
Jennifer and Steven Walske
Demi-Soloist ($2,500 – $4,999)
Anonymous
Gerry and Henry Alpert
Scott Duchon and Joyce Chen
Susan R. Friedman
Kenny Ortega
Yoo Sun Reiss
Robin Rae Robinson
Corps de Ballet ($1,000 – $2,499)
The Aguilar Family
Mona Berland and Luis Centenera
Barbara and Gary Brandt
Lisa Y. Chun
Kristi Duchon
Lisa Field
Jane Helen Jelenko
The La France Family
Christine Marie Ofiesh
Donald E. Polk and J. Paul Longanbach
Lauren and Brett Rossman
Kip Stratte-McClure
Susan and Steve Tyssee
The Valero Family
The Wilson Family
Diane O. Wittenberg
The Wong Family
Karen and Kevin Zarsky
Learn more about the Dean’s Circle.
Friends of Kaufman ($125 – $999)
Sue and Ted Benn
Kimberly Cartron and Mark Shelburne
Yvette Ferrer
Mary Jo Frazier
Nilda and Leslie Gumbs
Debra Hinze Harr
Maria Kupillas
Carol and Guy Kroesche
Maria Kupillas
Michael Lamb
Beth Marshall
Jill Perkinson Masuda
Julie McDonald
Elizabeth and Leslie Michelson
Cara and Brad Mills
Patricia and Glenn Osaki
Robert Rush
Dr. John D. Shelburne
Mist Thorkelsdottir and Robert Cutietta