USC SAFAD Cheerdance Squad

16/02/2026

One week since the fire hit the floor. Watch the SAFAD Cheerios evolve all over again. 🦍➡️🚶‍♂️

Huge thanks to Today’s Carolinian for this primetime coverage!

11/02/2026

Before the fire ever hit the floor, it was first imagined in sketches, fabrics, and countless conversations. This is the story of what burned quietly behind the scenes. From the first costume drafts to carefully selecting every fabric, each choice was made with intention not just how it would look, but how it would move, feel, and carry the story we wanted to tell.

Through countless revisions and trips to the atelier, every step nurtured the spark you eventually saw under the lights. At the heart of it all was Kuya Sai Dalanon, who envisioned this story rooted in the "Evolution of Man" long before it reached the stage, trusting the team to carry that vision with heart and fire. With guidance from him and our beloved Ate Steffi Zapanta, what began as an idea slowly became something we could all hold, dance in, and believe in.

The process was never easy, but it was honest. Holding it all together were our dear Officers Dianna Claire, Jon Pierre Baltazar, Lourens Ivan, and Lawrence Ruedas , and the Production Team Ram Wilds, Kyle Jun Glodobe Ramas, and Mathieu Gicale, who translated vision into action. From team photoshoots to prop making, even turning our school lounge into a salon, every detail was pushed forward with heart, because we believed in what we could become, sickening.

This is for the unseen hours, the tired hands, and the people who built this with us. For the sacrifices, our teammates, alumni who continued to support us, and everyone who gave their time and energy. For juggling plates and deadlines alongside training, the laughs shared on mats or concrete sa univille, and the drive that kept us going. For every prayer, every SAFAD YAHMAN, and the family bond we built along the way.

The fire you saw onstage was born in the process. Everything we did was for the love of each other and for the love of cheer. ❤️‍🔥

08/02/2026

Let there be sparks. The evolution begins.

Show your wildest roar and witness entry #4 tomorrow, at the USC Downtown Gymnasium

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See you there! SAFAD? Yahman!

02/09/2025

Your SAFAD Shirts are now ready for claiming! 🔺✨

To claim your orders, kindly message our official page or reach out directly to Jon Pierre Baltazar for the claiming details.

Thank you so much for supporting the SAFAD Cheerios — see you wearing your Maroon Pride! 🔺

05/08/2025

𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝟭 𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦! 🔥

WEAR YOUR MAROON PRIDE! 🔺
Rep SAFAD and show your spirit loud and proud with our official merch collection 💥

Orders are open to ALL USC schools — students, profs, alumni, and even cheer fans from other departments

📍 Pre-order here:
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SAFAD? YAHMAN 🔺👊

30/07/2025

WEAR YOUR MAROON PRIDE! 🔺
✨ istitek ✨shirts for 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗛𝗣 𝟯𝟱𝟬? 🤯

No shirts for wash days? No problem, we got you!
Rep SAFAD, and show your spirit loud and proud with our official SAFAD merch collection! 💥

Orders are open to ALL USC schools — students and alumni alike

📍 Pre-order here:
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SAFAD? YAHMAN! 🔺👊

23/07/2025

Not your typical sport. Not your average team.

Need a break from plates? Looking for a sport for this year's USC Days? Maybe this is your sign to try something you never saw coming.

Cheer isn’t just about pom poms and jumps. It’s about grit, growth, and giving your all. Whether you’ve never done a cartwheel or you're just looking for your next big leap, you belong here.

No experience? No problem. All you need is heart, hustle, and the courage to try.

Join the SAFAD Cheerios for CHEER CAMP 2025
📍 SAFAD Student Lounge
📆 August 4–8, 2025
🕙 10 AM onwards

🔗 Register now:
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See you on the mats!

SAFAD? YAHMAN! 🔺



Photo credits to Today's Carolinian

27/04/2025

Get ready to meet the heart and soul of our team – our cheerleaders! Alongside with our lovely coaching staff! 🎀 💪🏼

📸: Kyle Jun Ramas
Set design: Ram & Mathieu

25/04/2025

SAFAD Cheerios in full action! ❤️‍🔥

Some snapshots from our performance during the SAFAD Design Week.

What’s your fave stunt so far?

25/04/2025

Incase you missed it, The SAFAD Lobby turned into a full-blown gym as the SAFAD Cheerdance Squad brought the HEAT to SDW 2025! 🔥

From stunts to sass, we gave you a performance, with a lil’ face card action on the side.

Big love to everyone who cheered with us, and to those who missed it? Don’t worry, catch the full performance here and witness our performance for the SAFAD Design Week 2025. 💋

24/04/2025

📣📣

📢𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒 — 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄!

The 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗔𝗗 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗿 is happening this 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟱, and we want 𝗬𝗢𝗨 on the dance floor! Whether you're vibing to K-pop, repping P-pop, or living your best TikTok dance life, this is your moment.

Expect high-energy shuffles, epic moves, and nonstop beats.

Plus, don’t miss a special performance from the iconic 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗔𝗗 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗦 that’ll get the whole place hyped!

🕒𝟰𝗣𝗠 – 𝟲𝗣𝗠
📍𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆

𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙩, 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙮𝙥𝙚 — 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙬. 𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧!