Prerana Deshpande

Prerana Deshpande is a recognized indian exponent of Kathak dance.[1]

She started to study Kathak under Sharadini Gole when she was seven years old. Her first performance was when she was fifteen years old.[2] Then she studied Kathak under Guru-Shishya Parampara (Master - Disciple tradition) from Rohini Bhate,[2] of Lucknow and Jaipur gharanas for over twenty years. Prerana Deshpande is known for mastery over various aspects of Kathak. She is known for her graceful movements, abhinaya (expression)[3] and command over the laya (rhythm).[4][5]

Prerana Deshpande had her formal education at the Centre of Performing Arts of Pune University (Lalit Kala Kendra), India. She completed her master's degree in Kathak and stood first in the university. She also completed her bachelor's degree in Mathematics.[2]

Institute - Nrityadham

As a dedication to her art, Deshpande established 'Nrityadham', an Institute for Performing Arts in Pune where she imparts Kathak training to students from India and abroad.[6][7]

Creative collaboration

Creative collaboration named 'Mharo Pranam' on the life and lyrics of Saint Meerabai, conceptualized by Pt. Hemant Pendse with Kathak choreography by Prerana Deshpande.[8][7]

In 2007, Prerana Deshpande collaborated with famous Odissi dancer Sujata Mohapatra in a Kathak - Odissi collaboration inspired by the World Heritage Site of Ajanta & Ellora. The production titled Ajanta Comes Alive - Tribute to Ajanta & Ellora premiered in the cultural capital of India - Pune on February 18, 2007. Presented by dance scholar Sunil Kothari, this collaboration was subsequently staged in various cities of the country.[9][10]

In 2010, Prerana and Sujata continue performing together.[11]

Awards

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/step-by-step-3/
  2. 1 2 3 Grover, Heena (26 February 2016). "They have danced their way to glory". The Golden Sparrow. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  3. ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/22/arts/dance/22borders.html
  4. ↑ Concert review in New York Times
  5. ↑ http://www.narthaki.com/info/gtsk/gtsk11.html
  6. ↑ http://www.preranadeshpande.com/page/Nrityadham
  7. 1 2 http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/lessons-in-faith/
  8. ↑ http://mharopranam.weebly.com/index.html
  9. ↑ http://www.preranadeshpande.com/Resources/images/pressandmedia/pune-newsline-july-9-08.jpg
  10. ↑ http://www.preranadeshpande.com/Resources/images/pressandmedia/lokmat-26-nov-07.jpg
  11. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/arts/statuesque-postures/article96635.ece
  12. ↑ http://thiraseela.com/artist/profile.php?perfmrid=167


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