USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance

USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance Welcome to the official page for the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance.

The USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance combines a conservatory environment and interdisciplinary practice with the academic rigor of a major private research institution. Its hallmark is the innovation of a hybrid movement model expressed in new media, scholarship, studio practice, music and choreography. The school prepares leaders for the future and offers students a robust performance repertory

and strategic career skills, as well as opportunities for artistic development and collaboration with world-renowned artists in Los Angeles.

06/05/2026

Meet our 2026 Student Speaker, Emmy Cheung () ✨

Selected by her peers to speak on behalf of the graduating class, Emmy shared a moving message as the USC Kaufman Class of 2026 celebrated this milestone together. 🎓🧡

Greetings from Paris! 🇫🇷✨As part of our milestone exchange with the Conservatoire de Paris Danse () our students have sp...
06/03/2026

Greetings from Paris! 🇫🇷✨

As part of our milestone exchange with the Conservatoire de Paris Danse () our students have spent the week immersed in artistic exchange, collaboration, and creation with their peers in France.

This Saturday, they’ll perform at Le Carreau du Temple (), sharing the stage in works by celebrated choreographer Leïla Ka () at the annual Nuit Blanche Festival (.paris).

A huge m***e to our dancers as they represent the Kaufman community on an international stage—we’re cheering you on from Los Angeles! ❤️

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06/01/2026

A few words from our 2026 Commencement Speaker, Hope Boykin ()✨

In this special moment, Boykin shared her wisdom, encouragement, and belief in the power of artistry with the USC Kaufman Class of 2026 as they prepare to embark on their next chapter.

Thank you, Hope, for inspiring our graduates and celebrating this milestone with our community. 🎓🧡

05/29/2026

What can dance teach us about the world?

The Artistic Director of Beijing Dance Theater, Yuanyuan Wang (), reflects on movement as a tool for connection, cultural exchange, and understanding.

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Bonjour de Paris ✨🇫🇷Our students have officially arrived in Paris for their performance at the 2026 Nuit Blanche Festiva...
05/26/2026

Bonjour de Paris ✨🇫🇷

Our students have officially arrived in Paris for their performance at the 2026 Nuit Blanche Festival. Enjoy these moments of them exploring the city before taking the international stage alongside students from the Paris Conservatory in collaboration with Leïla Ka ().

We can’t wait to see them perform. 💫

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Still celebrating the Class of 2026 🎓✨From the stage to the celebrations after, these moments capture the joy, pride, an...
05/20/2026

Still celebrating the Class of 2026 🎓✨

From the stage to the celebrations after, these moments capture the joy, pride, and community that made this year’s USC Kaufman commencement so special. 🧡 Dance On! ✌️

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05/15/2026

Today marks the day! Congratulations Class of 2026! ✌️❤️💛

We are so proud of your growth, knowledge and impact you have made in the school and your community. We are excited to witness the incredible work in your future careers and thank you for being the next wave of artist leaders that will change this world! Join me in congratulating our newest class of BFA Graduates and Artists!

Celebrating the Class of 2026 ✨ BFA Spotlight Avery Zerr, from Kent, Washington, began dancing at age two, training in j...
05/14/2026

Celebrating the Class of 2026 ✨ BFA Spotlight

Avery Zerr, from Kent, Washington, began dancing at age two, training in jazz, theater, and ballet before expanding into commercial styles at Allegro Performing Arts Academy. A 2021 YoungArts winner in choreography and U.S. Presidential Scholar of the Arts runner-up, she developed an early passion for storytelling through movement and comedy.

Now studying at the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, Avery has performed works by Shahar Binyamini, Hope Boykin, JA Collective, Bret Easterling, Darrell Grand Moultrie, and Ebony Haswell Frazier. In 2025, she was named a Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Fellow, participating in a creation process with Aszure Barton.

Also a member of USC’s improv troupe Spoiler Alert, Avery explores the intersection of dance, narrative, and humor. She aims to build a career rooted in physical storytelling, where movement and comedy intersect.

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Celebrating the Class of 2026 ✨ BFA Spotlight .naIrena Yin is a Shanghai-born artist whose training began in ballet unde...
05/14/2026

Celebrating the Class of 2026 ✨ BFA Spotlight .na

Irena Yin is a Shanghai-born artist whose training began in ballet under Flora Cheong-Leen and Meili Zhu, later continuing at Elmhurst Ballet School in England and Master Ballet Academy in Arizona.

At the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, she has expanded her practice across concert and social forms, performing works by Leïla Ka, Jillian Meyers, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Justin Peck, and Christopher Wheeldon. As a choreographic storyteller, Irena draws inspiration from everyday moments, integrating influences from fashion and design through experiences such as Central Saint Martins and the Trinity Laban x USC Kaufman CoLab.

Alongside dance, she is pursuing an MA in Public Relations and Advertising at USC Annenberg and has worked as an art director intern at Deutsch. Irena aims to bridge dance, design, and storytelling in a multidisciplinary creative career.

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Celebrating the Class of 2026 ✨ BFA Spotlight Jayde Elise Woodard is a dynamic, versatile performer with a passion for s...
05/14/2026

Celebrating the Class of 2026 ✨ BFA Spotlight

Jayde Elise Woodard is a dynamic, versatile performer with a passion for storytelling through movement. Trained in ballet, jazz, contemporary, musical theater, hip-hop, and heels, her work is rooted in authenticity, vulnerability, and the desire to make audiences feel seen.

A natural-born performer, Jayde has long been drawn to the stage and screen, while also cultivating her voice as a creator. She is the co-founder of Shake Dat Inc., a brand centered on celebrating Black female bodies through music, dance, and community.

With a commitment to impact beyond performance, Jayde is developing LA to LA (Los Angeles to Louisiana), an initiative aimed at expanding access and opportunity for underrepresented youth in her hometown of Baton Rouge. She aspires to build a career that blends performance, entrepreneurship, and community-driven work.

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