About the USC Dance Company

Since its inception in 1977 the USC Dance Company has grown from the vision of its founder, Professor Susan E. Anderson to become the multi-faceted company it is today. Throughout USC Dance Companies history, Professor Anderson has been the lead choreographer in the creation of full-length ballets such as The Taming of the Shrew, Star Crossed Lovers, Ondine, Sylvia, Scheherazade, Phantom of the Opera and Peter Pan.

Associate Artistic Director, Professor Miriam Barbosa from the Martha Graham Dance Company has created award winning contemporary choreography to enhance the educational experience of the Company. Her stunning work in "Seven Deadly Sins" fused music, art and dance complete with USC Symphony, Opera, Theatre, Scenic and Lighting Design that brought the audience to a standing ovation. This year she has created a choreographic masterpiece, The Divine Comedy.

Stacey Calvert, also Associate Artistic Director of the USC Dance Company danced as Soloists for the New York City Ballet in New York. Her work has received critical acclaim on a National level for her staging of George Balanchine's "Apollo" and “ Who Cares” for the USC Dance Company.

Kyra Strasberg, Artist in Residence and former principal from the Boston Ballet will continue to stage the Classical repertoire such as Swan Lake.

The USC Dance Company more than 40 members strong perform six major concerts per year at Drayton Hall and The Koger Center for the Arts. Company members are auditioned twice a year and are selected for technical merit as well as artistic achievement. The USC Dance Company is recognized both nationally and internationally as a pre-professional dance ensemble. The company members have performed in Spain, The International Ballet Competition in Varner Bulgaria as well as the American College Dance Festival galas. Alumni are currently dancing professionally, working as dance teachers and administrators in colleges, universities and other educational and professional organizations.