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Claim Text: Last year, Nashaa’s theme was a riff on the “Mummy” movies, with excavators in Egypt accidentally unearthing the undead Imhotep.
Simplified Text: In the 2025-2026 academic year, Nashaa's competition theme was based on the "Mummy" movies, depicting excavators in Egypt unearthing the undead Imhotep.
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Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-30" }
Subject Tags: Performance Theme Dance
UUID: da9ba667-1abd-4a57-ad4f-d8a9d45ce044
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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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