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{{Short description|Indian Classical Dancer and choreographer}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2019}}
{{Infobox person
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| name = Prerana Deshpande
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| image = Prerana Deshpande.jpg
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| alt = Prerana Deshpande in a concert on 1 September 2016, at [[Mahaveer School]] Auditorium, [[Jaipur]].
| caption = Prerana Deshpande in a concert on 1 September 2016, at [[Mahaveer School]] Auditorium, [[Jaipur]].
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| citizenship = Indian
| education = [[Indian classical dance]], [[Mathematics]]
| alma_mater = [[Savitribai Phule Pune University|Pune University]]
| occupation = [[Dancer|Classical Dancer]], [[choreographer]], [[research]]er
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| organization = Nrityadham
| style = [[Kathak]]
| awards = Devadasi National Award<br/>([[#Awards|see all]])
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'''Prerana Deshpande''' is a recognized Indian exponent of [[Kathak]] dance.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/step-by-step-3/ |author=Kulkarni, Pranav |title=Step by Step |website=The Indian Express |date=24 April 2010 |access-date=5 January 2017}}</ref>

She started to study Kathak under Sharadini Gole when she was seven years old. Her first performance was when she was fifteen years old.<ref name=GS/> Then she studied Kathak under [[Guru–shishya tradition|Guru-Shishya]] [[Parampara]] tradition from [[Rohini Bhate]],<ref name=GS/> of Lucknow and Jaipur gharanas for twenty two years.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/living/kathaks-conundrum-amid-appreciation-for-outward-dazzle-is-genuine-artistry-in-danger-of-being-overlooked-4773631.html |author=Sreeram, Lakshmi |title=Kathak's conundrum: Amid appreciation for outward dazzle, is genuine artistry in danger of being overlooked? |website=Firstpost |date=19 July 2018 |access-date=19 July 2018}}</ref> She is known for her graceful movements, and for mastery over various aspects of Kathak, such as [[abhinaya]] (expression)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/22/arts/dance/22borders.html |author=Macaulay, Alastair |title=Just Try to Pass by Without Being Stunned |website=The New York Times |date=21 August 2009 |access-date=5 January 2017}}</ref> and command over the laya (rhythm).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.narthaki.com/info/gtsk/gtsk11.html |author=Dr. Kothari, Sunil |title=New York Diary: Erasing Borders Dance Festival |website=Narthaki |date=10 September 2009 |access-date=5 January 2017}}</ref>

Prerana Deshpande received her formal education at the Centre of Performing Arts of [[Savitribai Phule Pune University|Pune University]] (Lalit Kala Kendra), India. She completed her master's degree in Kathak and stood first in the university. She also completed a bachelor's degree in [[Mathematics]],<ref name=GS>{{cite web |url=http://thegoldensparrow.com/lifestyle/they-have-danced-their-way-to-glory/ |title=They have danced their way to glory |last=Grover |first=Heena |website=The Golden Sparrow |date=26 February 2016 |access-date=25 November 2016 |archive-date=3 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203045558/http://thegoldensparrow.com/lifestyle/they-have-danced-their-way-to-glory/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> and applies this formal mathematical knowledge to her dance.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://asiasociety.org/video/mathematics-rhythm |title=The Mathematics of Rhythm |website=Asia Society |date=5 June 2010 |access-date=31 January 2017}}</ref>

In dedication to her art, Deshpande established Nrityadham, an institute for Kathak dance in [[Pune]], where she teaches students from India and abroad,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.preranadeshpande.com/page/Nrityadham |title=Nrityadham |website=Prerana Deshpande |access-date=5 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110185518/http://www.preranadeshpande.com/page/Nrityadham |archive-date=2017-01-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=Cha10>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/lessons-in-faith/ |author=Chaudhuri, Nupur |title=Lessons in faith |website=The Indian Express |date=19 August 2010 |access-date=5 January 2017}}</ref> and has a stable group of advanced performers who participate in shows and festivals.<ref>{{cite web |website=Punekarnews |title=Shaniwarwada Dance & Music Festival enters in its 16th year |url=http://www.punekarnews.in/shaniwarwada-dance-music-festival-enters-in-its-16th-year/ |date=27 February 2017 |access-date=27 February 2017}}</ref>

== Family ==

Prerana is married with the prominent [[tabla]] soloist Shri Supreet Deshpande.<ref name=happiness>{{cite web |url=http://www.happiness-inc.org/ishwari-deshpande |title=Ishwari Deshpande |website=Happiness Inc |access-date=17 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222112745/http://www.happiness-inc.org/ishwari-deshpande |archive-date=2016-12-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.supreetdeshpande.com/ |title=Supreet Deshpande |access-date=15 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215203118/http://www.supreetdeshpande.com/ |archive-date=15 February 2017 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> They have an only daughter, Ishwari Deshpande, who is also one of her advanced students in Nrityadham. Ishwari started to dance when she was three years old, around 1999,<ref name=happiness/> and she has stood out as a kathak dancer at least since her twelve years old.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Dancers-win-national-kathak-awards/articleshow/3934977.cms |title=Dancers win national kathak awards |website=The Times of India |date=5 January 2009 |access-date=15 February 2017}}</ref>

== Creative collaboration ==
Creative collaboration named 'Mharo Pranam' on the life and lyrics of [[Meera|Meera Bai]], conceptualized by Pt. Hemant Pendse with Kathak choreography by Prerana Deshpande.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mharopranam.weebly.com/index.html |title=Mharo Pranam - Concept |website=Mharo Pranam |access-date=5 January 2017}}</ref><ref name=Cha10/>

In 2007, Prerana Deshpande collaborated with famous Odissi dancer [[Sujata Mohapatra]] in a Kathak - Odissi collaboration inspired by the World Heritage Site of [[Ajanta Caves|Ajanta]] & [[Ellora Caves|Ellora]]. The production titled ''Ajanta Comes Alive - Tribute to Ajanta & Ellora'' premiered in the cultural capital of [[Maharastra]], Pune, on 18 February 2007. Presented by dance scholar [[Sunil Kothari]], this collaboration was subsequently staged in various cities of the country.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.preranadeshpande.com/Resources/images/pressandmedia/pune-newsline-july-9-08.jpg |title=Indian classical music and dance is being increased globally accepted package that believes in fusion |website=Pune Newsline |date=9 July 2008 |access-date=5 January 2017 |archive-date=26 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161126130802/http://www.preranadeshpande.com/Resources/images/pressandmedia/pune-newsline-july-9-08.jpg |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.preranadeshpande.com/Resources/images/pressandmedia/lokmat-26-nov-07.jpg |title=News at Lokmat |website=Lokmat |date=26 November 2007 |access-date=5 January 2017 |archive-date=26 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161126130805/http://www.preranadeshpande.com/Resources/images/pressandmedia/lokmat-26-nov-07.jpg |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 2010, Prerana and Sujata continued performing together.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/statuesque-postures/article96635.ece |author=Srikanth, Rupa |title=Statuesque postures |website=The Hindu |date=29 January 2010 |access-date=5 January 2017}}</ref> 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. [[Mohanrao Kallianpurkar]]. For that premiere Ratikant Mohapatra was invited with his Odissi company.<ref>{{cite web |website=Times of India |title=An evening dedicated to Kathak and Odissi with the dancers of Nrityadhaam Pune |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/theatre/an-evening-dedicated-to-kathak-odissi-and-more-/articleshow/62743323.cms |date=2 February 2018 |access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref>

==Awards==
* 2016: Devadasi National Award<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/prerana-deshpande-gets-devadasi-national-award-4438035/ |title=Prerana Deshpande gets Devadasi National Award |website=The Indian Express |date=21 December 2016 |access-date=21 December 2016}}</ref>
*Gaurav Puruskar at the hands of Pt. [[Birju Maharaj]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://thiraseela.com/artist/profile.php?perfmrid=167 |title=Prerana Deshpande Kathak Dancer Profile |website=ThiRaseela |access-date=21 December 2016}}</ref>
* Singar Mani title, by the Sur Singar Samsad of Mumbai<ref name=prerana/><ref name=funasia/>
* 1994: Nrityashri title, by Kiran, Katani<ref name=prerana>{{cite web |url=http://www.preranadeshpande.com/page/Prerana%20Deshpande |title=Prerana Deshpande |website=Prerana Deshpande |access-date=5 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106011227/http://www.preranadeshpande.com/page/Prerana%20Deshpande |archive-date=2017-01-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=funasia>{{cite web |url=http://www.funasia.net/banner_images/Flyer-Dance-2014-Rev.pdf |title=ICMC: India Dance Festival |website=FunAsia |access-date=5 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106011727/http://www.funasia.net/banner_images/Flyer-Dance-2014-Rev.pdf |archive-date=6 January 2017 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

==See also==
*[[List of Kathak exponents]]
*[[List of Indian women in dance]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.preranadeshpande.com}}
* {{YouTube|channel=UCma-T_KZbqsEbc8LpyCSnLA}}

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