Prerana Deshpande

[2] Then she studied Kathak under Guru-Shishya Parampara tradition from Rohini Bhate,[2] of Lucknow and Jaipur gharanas for twenty two years.

[3] She is known for her graceful movements, and for mastery over various aspects of Kathak, such as abhinaya (expression)[4] and command over the laya (rhythm).

[5] Prerana Deshpande received her formal education at the Centre of Performing Arts of Pune University (Lalit Kala Kendra), India.

[6] In dedication to her art, Deshpande established Nrityadham, an institute for Kathak dance in Pune, where she teaches students from India and abroad,[7][8] and has a stable group of advanced performers who participate in shows and festivals.

[16] In 2018, Prerana premiered Space: Taal-mala, a long piece performed by the interpreters of Nrityadham, based on the rhythmic work of the dancer Pt.