In addition to our faculty and students, a variety of passionate and talented individuals comprise the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance. The Artistic Advisory Committee maintains the philosophy, promise and direction of The New Movement to assure USC Kaufman remains a world leader in dance education. The Curriculum Committee makes curriculum decisions in the best interest of the students’ education, centering equity, transparency, trust and collaboration across staff, faculty and leadership.
Faculty Council advises senior leadership on matters of general interest to USC Kaufman faculty. The Student Advisory Board represents the larger USC Kaufman student body, sharing the needs of this important group. USC Kaufman’s Career Services team provides valuable resources to help students transition into professional careers. The Board of Councilors contributes to the overall health, stability and growth of the organization. Finally, USC Kaufman Staff provide administrative support to ensure the continued success of the School of Dance.
USC Kaufman Staff
Julia M. Ritter
Dean
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Alison D’Amato
Assistant Dean of Academic & Faculty Affairs
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Jackie Kopcsak
Assistant Dean of Programming & Special Projects
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Patrick Leder-Morrow
Assistant Dean & Chief Development Officer
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Daveon Swan
Assistant Dean of Admission & Student Affairs
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Eva Blaauw
Senior Assistant to the Dean
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Matt de la Peña
Head of Communications
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Kyle de Tarnowsky
Music Director
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Christine Dennis
Senior Faculty Affairs and Programs Coordinator
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Mikaela Frank
Admission and Student Services Officer
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Callen Gosselin
Dance Production Manager
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Bert Henert
Costume Technician
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Natasha Liu
Director of Individual Giving
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Jess Mahon
Assistant Manager, Operations and Facilities
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Dane Martens
Head of Dance Operations and Technology
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Sophia Moritz
Curriculum Coordinator
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Aline Ocon
Senior Business and Payroll Department Administrator
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Kathryn Poppen
Costume Supervisor
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Karen Rios
Head of Human Resources
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Elliott Scher
Admission and Student Services Officer
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Maxwell Transue
Dance Accompanist
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Christopher Yokas
Senior Business Officer
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2023-24 Artistic Advisory Committee
d. Sabela grimes
Saleemah E. Knight
Holley Farmer
Bruce McCormick
2023-24 Curriculum Committee
Dawn Stoppiello, Lead
Tiffany Bong
Patrick Corbin
Alison D’Amato
Thomas Ford
Achinta McDaniel
2023-24 Faculty Council
Margo Apostolos
d. Sabela grimes
Amy O’Neal
2023-24 Student Advisory Board
Class of 2024
Ashton Benn
Valerie Chen
Hayden Rivas
Class of 2025
Shea Hancock
Janae Holster
Summer Vu
Class of 2026
Emily Fluker
Rhaine Marquardt
Jayde Woodard
Class of 2027
Julia Lowe
Bella Mills
Covin Washington
Career Services Team
Grasan Kingsberry
Bruce McCormick