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Claim Text: Rahil Luthra, a Nashaa member and recent graduate, said in an interview that for a lot of South Asians, dance is the way they connect.
Simplified Text: Rahil Luthra, a Nashaa member and recent graduate, stated in an interview before September 2026 that dance is a primary way for many South Asians to connect.
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Claim Maker: Rahil Luthra
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-30" }
Subject Tags: Culture Attributed Statement Dance
UUID: 3296b7e2-7a60-46d0-a174-c7cd89caabe1
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 10:06 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 10:06 AM (1 week 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.

Bollywood Dance College Life South Asian Culture Dance Competitions UCLA Student Organizations

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