USC Kaufman students and families during Trojan Family Weekend class observations | Photo by Mary Mallaney

From Thursday, Oct. 31 to Sunday, Nov. 3, USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance students and their families enjoyed a wide range of activities hosted on the USC campus for Trojan Family Weekend 2019. USC Kaufman’s featured programming offered visiting family and friends a glimpse into life as a BFA student.

Highlights included dance technique class observations, a presentation by Vice Dean & Artistic Director Jodie Gates and faculty members on the school’s “New Movement” philosophy, as well as a Dean’s Reception hosted by Dean Robert Cutietta. Additionally, USC Kaufman families attended USC Visions & Voices’ MinEvent honoring Merce Cunningham, the Fall Works in Progress performances and USC Kaufman’s taco tailgate.

View our Flickr album for more photos from Trojan Family Weekend 2019.

Ava Cosentino (BFA '22) and her family at the USC Kaufman tailgate | Photo by Benjamin Peralta

Vice Dean & Artistic Director Jodie Gates, d. Sabela grimes, Jackie Kopcsak and Dawn Stoppiello during "The New Movement" panel | Photo by Mary Mallaney

Luke Qualls (BFA '22) and his family at the USC Kaufman tailgate | Photo by Benjamin Peralta

USC Kaufman families observe students' class and rehearsals | Photo by Mary Mallaney

Bella Allen (BFA '22, center), Alyssa Allen (BFA '19, second from left), and their family at the USC Kaufman tailgate | Photo by Benjamin Peralta

Students greet their families after class observations | Photo by Mary Mallaney

USC Kaufman families observe dance technique classes | Photo by Mary Mallaney