2014 Miss America Nina Davuluri Bollywood Dance Talent

Congratulations to the newly-crowned Miss America Nina Davuluri! Her talent was a Bollywood Fusion dance - she represented her Indian culture with class - and proudly performed Bollywood as an AMERICAN! Nina has classical Bharatnatyam training and years of performance experience.

[ameriej]

There's nothing wrong with a bollywood dance in a Miss America competition. Obviously she's embracing her heritage. No one said anything when past contestants did an Irish River dance on stage. America is and will forever be a melting pot of culture. 

[annadesu]

What I liked about her performance was that she looked like she was actually having fun, and was into the music. Loved it!

[HelneitCo]

I'm a Pakistani, and I'm SO proud of Ms. Nina! Kudos to her for her victory. 

[xxLillyxx]

YAAASSSS GURL! Nothing makes me happier than seeing someone proudly representing their background ❤️

[inder]

As an Indian living in conservative Europe, I feel really proud of this Girl representing her roots and being american at the same time. This Shows the reality and diversity of our world

[MsCouaVue]

I'm glad she did a india dance, cause not only is she showing her talent, she's also showing all of us her culture and ethnicity. Keeping it 100% real!! Beautifully done :) No wonder she won.

[digglytiggly]

My favorite part is that her dad gave her a standing ovation at the end. He looked SO proud! Love it.

[howtopasstime]

Indian dances are hard. Oh my god, the just dance one makes you exhausted.

[ScorpioBeauty]

Like Kim Gravel of Kim of Queens says, the judges like to see something different and unique. I LOVED This. I'm not Indian but as a woman of color I'm proud that she represented her culture.

[mollybridgette]

This is so unique and creative <3 She is seriously talented, not only for her extraordinary dancing ability but the stamina and confidence to perform her performance in front of millions <3 I am so happy that she is Miss America 2014 [Spoiler Alert!]. She represents the diversity and uniqueness of America and beautifully portrays her heritage.

[milykay]

I couldn't help but grin like an idiot the entire performance. Beautiful girl and beautiful dance. So much energy in it! You can't help but love it.

[pelenaise]

Wow... she, her costume, and her dance are absolutely beautiful! Well done and well deserved win.

[GhettoNerdGirl]

I'm so happy to see someone like Nina winning Miss America being true to who she is, her roots, and is American at the same time. She definitely deserved to win. This is exactly what we need to represent us right now.

[rosesme]

I proud to say that I had the pleasure of being with Nina Davuluri this evening (11/8/14) in Fort Lauderdale, at the (HAF) Hindu American Foundation gala dinner, in which I am a member. Her beauty is astounding and her personality and charm are gracious. She was an honored guest and speaker. I presented her with 3 custom hand-made jewelry pieces from India: "Bollywood dancer, Azure crown, & Equilibrium". As a personal gift from me, I gave her diamond earrings. When she performed this dance number, I knew she was the winner. Everything about her was unique and different from the other contestants. So glad I had the opportunity to meet her in person. God bless & protect you Nina. Good luck in medical school.

[bangbutton]

WOWWY!!! Damn that girl can move! And shes got a cute little smile too. 

[mcpheefan]

I loved that she went back to her roots for her talent part. The dance was beautiful to me, and I believe I'm not the only one who thought so. One thing that I love about America is that we are a melting pot of different cultures. I'm happy for her getting the title of Miss America just as I would be happy for any other contestant.

[shey]

I love how she represented, through dancing, her background, and proudly smiled and enjoyed every minute of it. I wish I could learn how to dance Indian music!

[takakupo]

man, when you see this dance, you just have to think about how beautiful this country is to include the best of every culture like the powerhouse of bollywood from India and such a talented woman as Nina Davuluri! Honestly, I am so proud to be an American today when I see diversity so freely displayed on a national stage like Miss America :] congratulations Nina, Miss America!

[irinapazukhina]

What a great dance! I'm proud to see a more diverse America. She's a great miss America and really deserves that crown!

[deasmiles]

Love her, love this dance. Thank God our country is changing.
Nina comes from a 5000 year old culture, and it shows!