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Who is Dasja Johnson? NFL cheerleader and NBA dancer to turn up the heat in 'Love Island USA' Season 5 Casa Amor

'Love Island USA' Season 5 newbie Dasja Johnson recently retired as an NBA dancer after an incredible six-year stint
PUBLISHED AUG 7, 2023
Dasja Johnson will appear in 'Love Island USA' Season 5 (Instagram/@dasjamercedes)
Dasja Johnson will appear in 'Love Island USA' Season 5 (Instagram/@dasjamercedes)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA: 'Love Island USA' Season 5 has upped the ante by adding several new faces at Casa Amor. The upcoming episodes promise to be an exciting change-up with stirring drama.

'Love Island USA' Season 5 will introduce six new men and seven new bombshells to the villa, which could spell trouble for the current relationships. Among the new faces is Dasja Johnson, who has excelled as an NFL cheerleader and NBA dancer.

Who is Dasja Johnson?

Dasja is a data processing specialist at Peapod and hails from North Carolina. She is also a fitness instructor. Dasja has also worked as a professional NFL cheerleader at Carolina Panthers from May 2017 to June 2021. According to her LinkedIn profile, she served at community and charitable events as a Topcat for the organization. She has also worked as a payment specialist at AvidXchange, Inc. Dasja has entertained and represented the Hornets organization during every home game at the Spectrum Center as a professional NBA dancer. She is a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She completed her MBA in Business Administration and Management in 2021 from the same university. Dasja often flaunts her sizzling hot physique on her social media.


 
 
 
 
 
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NFL cheerleader and NBA dancer 

Dasja is a sports enthusiast who has been passionate about track & field, softball, volleyball, and cheerleading since she was young. She later joined Carolina Panthers as a professional NFL cheerleader. Dasja performed routines and sideline material in front of thousands of fans for the Carolina Panthers at games and public and private appearances. Later, she joined Charlotte Hornets as a dancer. She used to perform routines in front of thousands of fans at the Spectrum Center and served as an ambassador for the Charlotte Hornets at public, private, and charitable events. However, Dasja recently retired as an NBA dancer and shared her amazing journey on Instagram through a video featuring multiple throwback clips. Alongside the video, she wrote, "Yes, I’m retiring 🥰💜 6 seasons of ENDLESS memories, friendships, and opportunities. My heart is so full of joy because these past few years have been nothing short of amazing. I thank GOD for blessing me & giving me favour to succeed through each and every opportunity."


 
 
 
 
 
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Dasja Johnson on 'Love Island USA' Season 5

After an amazing journey as an NFL cheerleader and NBA dancer, Dasja is ready to take a new step in her life. She will join 'Love Island USA' Season 5 to explore the connections and try to bond with an islander. Dasja will couple up with an islander she felt the best connection with at Casa Amor.

Catch new episodes of 'Love Island USA' Season 5 from Thursdays through Tuesdays at 9 pm ET on Peacock.

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