Bollywood and Bhangra Workshop

Bollywood and Bhangra Workshop

Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Palmira Pla Auditorium, Residencia de Estudiantes / Gregorio Peces-Barba College. Avenida de Federica de Montseny, 1. 28903 Getafe, Madrid
Admission: Free event. Advance registration is required through the UC3M Activities Passport

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As part of UC3M India Week, this workshop offers a practical introduction to two of the most recognizable forms of popular dance from the Indian subcontinent: Bhangra and Bollywood.

Through movement, rhythm, and physical expression, this session will introduce participants to two very different styles that are united by their energy, their collective nature, and their strong celebratory element.

Bhangra

Bhangra is a form of music and dance originating in the Punjab region, in northern India and Pakistan. Its development is linked to ancient regional dances and agricultural celebrations associated with the arrival of spring and the harvest. Over time, it has become one of the most recognizable forms of folk dance in the Punjab and remains a prominent feature of celebrations, festivals, and weddings.

The workshop will offer an introduction to its characteristic movements, its rhythmic energy, and its festive atmosphere.

Taught by:
Jasvinder Singh

Bollywood

The term ” Bollywood,” a portmanteau of “Bombay” and “Hollywood,” refers to the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai and, by extension, to the dance style popularized through its productions.

Bollywood dance is characterized by its dynamism, its vibrancy, and its narrative quality. It is an eclectic and constantly evolving choreographic language that blends elements from India’s classical and traditional dances, regional folk rhythms, and contemporary Western styles such as jazz, pop, and hip-hop.

One of its key features is its expressive dimension: the choreographies focus not only on body movement and rhythm, but also on hand gestures and facial expressions—elements that help convey emotions and develop the narrative dimension of each piece.

The workshop will provide participants with hands-on experience with these elements and help them discover how movement, gesture, rhythm, and expression come together to form the theatrical language of Bollywood.

Taught by:
Sneha Mistri

An activity designed to let participants experience dance through hands-on practice and explore two different expressions of Indian folk culture through movement, rhythm, and music.

Activity offering academic credit for UC3M students through the Activity Passport.
For the activity to count toward your credits, you must register in advance through the Activity Passport—in addition to reserving a spot, when applicable—and sign in at the end of the activity.
You can register for UC3M India Week activities through: Activity Passport Registration
Section: On Campus / Other Activities