The U.C.L.A. Bollywood Dance Team That Inspired ‘Best of the Best’

New York Times - Sep 28, 2026

“For a lot of South Asians, dance is the way we connect,” said a member of the U.C.L.A. team Nashaa. Our photographer captured glimpses of the team last year, from audition to competitions.

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