Roots that migrate, rhythms that return

Roots that migrate, rhythms that return
Kathak Dance, Flamenco, and Poetry: A Bridge Between India and Spain

Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Plaza de la Cultura, in front of the Federico García Lorca Theater. Getafe
Format: street performance
Access: free
In collaboration with: Getafe City Council

As part of the UC3M India Week, the Shreyashee Nag Dance Company presents “Migrating Roots, Returning Rhythms”, a street performance that will take place on Friday, September 25, at 9:30 p.m., at the Plaza de la Cultura in Getafe, in front of the Federico García Lorca Theater.
The event is part of the QK Fest (Street Culture Festival) program and is organized in collaboration with the Getafe City Council, which is joining UC3M’s India Week by inviting the city’s residents to actively participate in this cultural program.
Inspired by the works of Rabindranath Tagore and Federico García Lorca, this piece explores an encounter between East and West through dance, rhythm, and memory. The work evokes an emotional journey and pays tribute to those who have left their homeland behind, carrying with them a longing for home, the memory of their roots, and the search for new places where they can belong.
On stage, rhythm becomes memory and dance becomes a physical narrative. Each step resonates with a life story, as the dancers’ bodies navigate a labyrinth of emotions where the intimate becomes universal and movement becomes poetry.
Created by choreographer and dancer Shreyashee Nag, the piece brings together Kathak, contemporary dance , and flamenco in a poetic dialogue between India and Spain. Drawing on the encounter between these artistic languages, the performance creates a shared space that builds bridges between cultures and celebrates diversity, identity, and shared memory.

About Shreyashee Nag

Shreyashee Nag is a choreographer and dancer born in India. Trained in Kathak dance, she has built a career marked by an exploration of her traditional roots and a dialogue with other performing arts, such as flamenco and contemporary dance. Her work explores the body’s ability to tell stories, connect traditions, and open up new spaces for creation across cultures. In 2023, she was awarded the Catalonia Critics’ Prize for her solo piece *Above *.

Cast and Crew

Concept and choreography: Shreyashee Nag
Performance: Shreyashee Nag Dance Company
Performing arts: Kathak, contemporary dance, and flamenco
Literary Inspiration: Rabindranath Tagore and Federico García Lorca