Colburn Dance

09/30/2026

Our first session of Duet with Film, a course focused on film as is relates to capturing dance is well underway! Students from different walks of life are coming together and feeling the inspiration of Kelly Hargraves and her guest Jessie Lee Thorne. Photos by Julian Quintero

09/21/2026

Auditions and applications can feel make-or-break—but what if they didn't have to?

Join Dance faculty Katherine Cowgill and guests from the worlds of classical music and dance in Olive 270 this Sunday, September 20 at 12:30 pm for a free event about reframing pressure, understanding what panels are really looking for, and approaching the process with clarity and confidence.

More information: https://buff.ly/r00D0q1

09/18/2026

This Sunday, September 20 from 11 am–2 pm, join The Colburn School and USC Thornton School of Music for the Music and Dance College Fair!

Meet representatives from leading music and dance colleges, conservatories, and universities, learn about admissions and audition requirements, and explore your next steps in higher education.

This event is free, no tickets are required, but your RSVP is appreciated. Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/81EPK2L

09/14/2026

Don't miss Dance Dialogues, a conversation series with Dance faculty Katherine Cowgill and guests from the worlds of classical music and dance.

On Thursday, September 17, join us at 7 pm in Mayman Hall to learn more about what Colburn's dance programs offer, what healthy progress looks like, and how parents can best support their child's growth.

Then, on Sunday, September 20, reframe the pressure of auditions and applications at 12:30 pm in Olive 270. We'll be discussing what panels are really looking for, and approaching the process with clarity and confidence.

Get more information: https://buff.ly/sRBMrWJ

09/10/2026

Today's first Dance Dialogues event has been postponed! Keep an eye out, a rescheduled date will be shared soon.

09/09/2026

What does it mean to support a young dancer at Colburn? 👯‍♂️

Join Dance faculty Katherine Cowgill for a conversation with Colburn faculty and staff about what Colburn’s dance programs offer, what healthy progress looks like, and how parents can best support their child’s growth thisThursday, September 10 at 7 pm. Additionally, school policies and procedures will be explained with an opportunity for questions and discussion. No tickets are required for this conversation in Mayman Hall.

09/07/2026

09/02/2026

Have questions about our new class, Duet with Film? Join Colburn's Janie Taylor and Dance Camera West's Kelly Hargaves for a LIVE Instagram Q&A TOMORROW, Thursday, September 3, at 2 pm. Watch at and .

Can't watch live? Comment your questions here, and we'll post the live recording afterwards!

09/02/2026

Dance Dialogues is back! 👯‍♂️

In this conversation series, faculty member Katherine Cowgill will be joined by various guests from the dance world to explore important topics through discussion rooted in personal experience. These events are free, no tickets required.

The first Dance Dialogues of this school year will be a conversation with Colburn faculty and staff about what Colburn's dance programs offer, what healthy progress looks like, and how parents can best support their child's growth. Join us next Thursday, September 10, at 7 pm in Mayman Hall: https://colburnschool.edu/calendar/events/dance-dialogues-with-katherine-cowgill-youth-dance-expectations-and-orientation/