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NSU Modern
NSU Modern (created in 1999) was the first competitive Nikkei dance group among Southern California's impressive collection of collegiate dance talent. The dancers are proud to represent the Nikkei Student Union of UCLA, the university's only Japanese American student association. The team is comprised of multi-ethnic Bruin students who all share the same passion for dance, performance, competition, creativity, and community.

Leadership
The current coordinators of NSU Modern are Gregory G, Amanda S, and Karen Chuang. Dorothy C, administrator, handles all of the finances, applications, and tryouts. Also joining the team is Jessica Y, a former dancer and coordinator, who now takes on the role as an advisor.

Team Members
Mike A, Gabbie B, Randy C, Kendall C, Camellia C, Destiny F, Hilary F, Burdette G, Justin H, Albert H, Carson H, Marisa H, Kelsey H, Leanne I, Cathy K, Christian K, Jennifer K, Alison L, Alex L, Elisa L, Hayley M, Marcus M, Richard N, David N, Eliana N, Nina O, Rachel O, Sasha R, Shai R, Stephanie S, Merrick W, Lindsay W, Bart W, Derek Y, Janet Y

Competition History
The team has competed in local and regional dance competitions including:
 * Prelude / Under the Bridge: a dance competition hosted by Team Millennia -- 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
 * VIBE: hosted by the LTD's of the University of California, Irvine -- 2009, 2010
 * Fusion: a dance competition hosted by the Multi-Asian Student Association at University of California, San Diego -- 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 (2nd Place)
 * Battle Royalle: UCLA competition with ACA Hip Hop, Samahang Modern & NSU Modern -- 2007, 2008, 2009 (1st Place)
 * Ultimate Brawl -- 2007, 2010 (4th Place)
 * Set It Off -- 2008 (3rd Place)
 * Dance Fever -- 2005 (1st Place)

Community Events / Causes
NSU Modern keeps in touch with its community roots, performing at various events & fundraisers around the Los Angeles area.
 * NSU Culture Night
 * UCLA AIDS Dance Marathon
 * Hip Hop Appreciation Week
 * RollAIDS Roller Skate
 * Daisy Day Genderation
 * Fowler Out Loud

UCLA Events

 * Spring Sing -- 2009, 2010
 * Women's Basketball half-time
 * Beat SC Rally -- 2007
 * FOX News Beat SC
 * Battle of the Pledges

Other Shows

 * Fanny Pak Shoe Release Party: Fanny Pak threw an event to launch their new shoe line following America's Best Dance Crew (Season 2)

Notable Alumni
Janet M (Team Millenia 08-10), Jessica Y (Breed 10), Gino Ga (Breed 10), Trevor B (Team Millenia, Mavyn), Cameron L C (Mavyn 09-10), Stacey H (Team Millenia)