PHOTOS: USC Homecoming's Spurs & Struts returns for another year

Spurs and Struts is an annual dance competition hosted by USC Homecoming where student organizations pair up and perform for the chance to win. Hundreds of students and Greek life members crowded into the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Oct. 11, 2023, to witness students shimmy and shake across the stage to highly choreographed dances to songs such as "Sandstorm" by Darude and "Fake ID" by Big & Rich. Spurs and Struts is a beloved event that is viewed as a staple of Homecoming week events.

Correction: A previous version of this article misidentified who participates in Spurs and Struts.

Brothers of Delta Kappa Epsilon perform at Spurs and Struts with the letters of Kappa Kappa Gamma spelled out on their chests under football jerseys. Delta Kappa Epsilon partnered with Kappa Kappa Gamma for its performance in Spurs and Struts.

Sisters of Gamma Phi Beta dance during their performance at Spurs and Struts, wearing black ropes for a portion of the night. Gamma Phi Beta and partner Alpha Sigma Phi went on to win the competition.

A sister of Zeta Tau Alpha performs on stage at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. She participated in Spurs and Struts, an annual dance competition held by USC Homecoming as a part of Homecoming week events.

Sisters of Kappa Delta and brothers of Sigma Alpha Epsilon pose in preparation for their Spurs and Struts performance on Oct. 11, 2023. The two Greek organizations partnered together for their performance.

Brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon and sisters of Phi Mu pose at the end of their performance at Spurs and Struts on Oct. 11, 2023. Each member of the team held up the sign of their sorority or fraternity.

Members of Chi Omega and Kappa Sigma perform together at Spurs and Struts on Oct. 11, 2023. Spurs and Struts is an annual dance competition held by USC Homecoming.

Members of Kappa Delta and Sigma Alpha Epsilon celebrate on stage during their performance at Spurs and Struts. The two Panhellenic organizations partnered together for the annual dance competition held by USC Homecoming.

Members of Alpha Xi Delta and Theta Chi take the stage for their performance at Spurs and Struts on Oct. 11, 2023. Spurs and Struts is an annual dance competition held by USC Homecoming.

Sisters of Delta Zeta and brothers of Phi Gamma Delta perform together during Spurs and Struts on Oct. 11, 2023. The two organizations sported opposing green and pink jerseys for their performance at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

Student Body President Emmie Thompson (left) and Vice President Abrianna Reeves (right) emcee Spurs and Struts on Oct. 11, 2023. Spurs and Struts is an annual dance competition hosted by USC Homecoming and was hosted at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

A brother of Phi Kappa Tau performs with Alpha Gamma Delta during Spurs and Struts on Oct. 11, 2023. Spurs and Struts is an annual dance competition that is held by USC Homecoming as a part of Homecoming week events.

A sister of Alpha Chi Omega dances during her performance at Spurs and Struts on Oct. 11, 2023. Spurs and Struts is an annual competition put on by USC Homecoming as a part of Homecoming week events.