University of Southern California - El Rodeo Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

Vaughn, Earl Holliman, and John Rit- ter. In this center for cultural oppor- tunities, the Division of Drama attracts outstanding students and fa- culty from all over the world. The Dance major, offered within the Physical Education department, prepares students for careers in educational dance training. The un- dergraduates are exposed to mod- ern dance, ballet, jazz, folk dancing, and the study of dance production. The physiological side of dance is stressed at the graduate level, with an emphasis on kinesiology and choreography. " We ' re not trying to produce per- formers, " said Dance Director Mary Lilygren, " we ' re trying to give the students the best techniques and prepare them physiologically and emotionally for what lies ahead. " by Lori Spinner Above Left: USC ' s School of Music celebrates 100 years. Above Right: Dance stu- dents relax after long workouts. Below: Actions, as well as words, are important in a performance.