Alay

alay.ucsc@gmail.com
instagram @alay.ucsc

Alay is the self expression aspect of Bayanihan that seeks to provide a platform to display unique art and talents. Art pieces from the community are collected into our annual anthology to be shared not only within Bayanihan, but with the UCSC community as a whole.

A Step Forward

asf.ucsc@gmail.com
instagram @asf.ucsc

A Step Forward (ASF) is a student initiated outreach program housed under Bayanihan and is part of Engaging Education. We reach out to Pilipinx high school students, we focus on depicting a peer-to-peer perspective of the student experience on this campus, and advocating the pursuit of higher education. We host a three-day event providing students with a chance to meet fellow admitted students to the university, as well as make connections with current UCSC students. It is also a chance to get important information on transitioning smoothly into the university. Workshops, tours, discussion, and networking opportunities allow participants to discover the importance of higher education, and highlight the communities and resources available to them in Bayanihan and at the UC overall.

 Digital & Social Media

historian.ucsc@gmail.com
admofficer.ucsc@gmail.com
mediarelations.ucsc@gmail.com

Digital & Social Media (DSM) is an aspect under Bayanihan that is in charge of photography, media, and graphics. We have a DSM Staff where you can develop your skills as a script writer, video editor or photographer. As an aspect we provide a space for those who prefer to be behind the camera whether that is through taking photos for the organization or producing short films for everyone to enjoy. Let's get creative!

Haluan

haluandance.ucsc@gmail.com
instagram @haluanhiphop

Haluan, which translates to "mixed" in Tagalog, is the hip hop team housed under Bayanihan. We are a team that travels throughout the Bay to compete at various hip hop dance competitions. Being of "mixed" nature, Haluan is a space where UCSC students of all backgrounds find a home year after year. The space we try to provide is one for dancers of  a variety of levels to continue to grow and do what they love. 

 Isang Himig

isanghimig.ucsc@gmail.com
instagram @isanghimig

Isang Himig is the a capella group at UCSC housed under Bayanihan. Isang Himig means "one melody" in tagalog. Our vision for this year is to have community through music theory and connecting through songs and what we are passionate about. This a capella group is composed a variety of passionate and talented individuals whose goals are to bring about a greater awareness of Filipino culture to the community by way of music in order to develop, improve, and express one's technical and performance aspects of music. 

 Kuya-Ate Mentorship Program

kamp.ucsc@gmail.com
instagram @kamp.ucsc

KAMP is a big brother/sister retention program that creates and strengthens the bond formed within smaller communities or "families". By implementing a family system of mentorship it allows for people to connect on different levels in hopes of individuals finding other individuals that remind them of comfort and of home, which can encourage them to stay in school. Through academic support, social events, and an overall learning experience. KAMP creates a strong communal atmosphere that provides students with the outlets that we need to maintain through this college experience.

Kasama

kasama.ucsc@gmail.com
instagram @kasama.ucsc

Kasama Ballroom Dance Troupe is a performing aspect housed under Bayanihan. Kasama promotes family, community, and expression through ballroom dance. We strive to become a close knit family where there are hardly any boundaries between coordinators and team members, which makes teaching and bonding easier. 

Pagkakaisa Dance Troupe

pdt.ucsc@gmail.com
instagram @pdt.ucsc

PDT stands for Pagkakaisa Dance Troupe. It's the cultural dance aspect housed under Bayanihan. PDT is the oldest and first aspect housed under Bayanihan. We emphasize cultural retention and we teach cultural dances to connect everyone to their roots. Pagkakaisa translates to “unity”, and that's what PDT is all about.

People Power

peoplepower.ucsc@gmail.com
instagram @peoplepower.ucsc

People Power is the acting and improv troupe housed under Bayanihan. We focus on progress, representation and empowerment through culture and identity. Our main medium is acting, and we primarily perform in PCC, otherwise known as the Pilipino Cultural Celebration. We are responsible for acting, directing, writing, and casting every year.

Pilipino Cultural Celebration

pccucsc@gmail.com

instagram @pcc.ucsc

The Pilipino Cultural Celebration is an event for participants and community members to come together and share their talents. Through music, song, dance, and theater, the cast members collaborate and produce an annual, cultural performance.

 Pilipinx Historical Dialogue

academics.ucsc@gmail.com

PHD stands for Pilipino Historical Dialogue. It's a 5 unit, student-facilitated, pass/no pass discussion based class offered in the Winter and Spring Quarters. We talk about various topics such as Pilipinx Identity, Japanese Occupation, Spanish Colonization, and American Imperialism. We also talk about more prevalent topics in this political climate such as Philippine politics, Mental Health, Gender and Sexuality, and Filipino and Pilipinx Culture.

Tech Crew

ninjas.ucsc@gmail.com

instagram @TECHCREW.UCSC

Tech crew is the aspect that is in charge of the set design, props and stage management for the annual Pilipino Cultural Celebration. In the weeks leading up to the show, members work together in building props through drawing, painting, and the use of power tools. During the show, tech crew become "ninjas" as they move set pieces behind the scenes to help make the show run as smoothly as possible. Bayanihan Tech Crew recognizes the vast diversity of our community by allowing everyone, even those who prefer not to perform on-stage or do not feel comfortable performing, to be a part of the production of PCC and creating another outlet for community members to be a part of.