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Claim Text: Shaina Grover said that when Nashaa started, it was purely Bollywood, but they started adding more styles, and now they do hip-hop, contemporary lyrical, South Indian kuthu and Punjabi bhangra.
Simplified Text: Shaina Grover stated that Nashaa initially performed purely Bollywood dance but has since incorporated hip-hop, contemporary lyrical, South Indian kuthu, and Punjabi bhangra styles.
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Claim Maker: Shaina Grover
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-30" }
Subject Tags: Attributed Statement Evolution Dance
UUID: 0747ed93-a02f-4b22-901d-cd71de969633
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 10:06 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 10:06 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Bonding and Battling: The College Life of a Bollywood Dance Team

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/arts/bonding-and-battling-the-college-life-of-a-bollywood-dance-team.html

This article explores the world of Nashaa, a Bollywood-fusion dance team at UCLA, through the lens of a New York Times photographer. It highlights their journey from auditions to competitions, emphasizing the cultural connection and community dance provides for South Asian students.

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