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Senior celebrates her culture through dance

In this video, learn about Viti Pathak and the impact bhangra had on her time at Carolina.

Video by Johnny Andrews, University Communications, Friday, May 2nd, 2025

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Viti Pathak, a senior from Cary, joined Bhangra Elite during her first year at Carolina because she saw it as a place where she could celebrate her culture while also connecting with people who loved the energy of dancing.

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Through high impact routines, the nationally competitive dance team celebrates and promotes bhangra, a dance style that originated in the Punjab region of Northern India.

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