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Claim Text: Shaina Grover, Nashaa’s logistics captain last year, said that team preparations begin at the start of the school year, when new members audition.
Simplified Text: Shaina Grover, Nashaa's logistics captain in the 2025-2026 academic year, stated that team preparations begin at the start of the school year with new member auditions.
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Claim Maker: Shaina Grover
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2025-09-01" }
Subject Tags: Organization Attributed Statement Dance
UUID: ea86a354-d7b8-4d6d-b6b6-7b356d1c5f85
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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.

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