~ Upcoming Residency 2025 ~
Nov 6-8, Adishakti Laboratory for Theatre Art Research, Auroville INDIA
Email kathakabhijaat@gmail.com for details and registration. Deadline approaching...
~ Upcoming Residency 2025 ~
Contact kathakabhijaat@gmail.com for details and registration
Nov 6-8 at Adishakti Laboratory for Theatre Art Research, Auroville
Personal Training
Prerana's personal style of teaching extends the principles of Guru-Shishya parampara to fit the current times. For many years, dance enthusiasts have travelled from the USA, Australia, South America, Europe, UK for extended periods to Pune. During this time, they spend entire days completely submerged in Kathak training, personal practise and study. Prerana's dedicated and committed way of teaching over the years has created dancers and artists across the world who continue their training through hybrid online and in-person training during their travels.
Prerana's principle in teaching is rooted in the essence of Guru-Shishya parampara which highlights the importance of learning holistically beyond the boundaries of the form alone. It involves understanding the ethos of the art, its relation to one's body and soul, and the rigour of practise.
Immersive Residencies
Prerana also conducts residencies, predominantly for intermediate and advanced students. Over the few years, Prerana has made it an annual retreat at various locations near Pune, and the first retreat abroad in New York in 2025.
The retreats are meant to be a 3-4 day fully immersive learning environment for students wanting to delve into the deeper nuances of movement and rhythm in Kathak. Comprising of morning yoga sessions, riyaz sessions in technique, and interactive sessions in Abhinaya and Bhaav, these residencies are a true insight into the purity of Kathak elements. Prerana's dedicated approach to imparting her deepest knowledge of Kathak to keen students flourishes in this environment, with learning and discussions happening even through meals and tea breaks. Over many years, students have been vocal about the joy and intensity of these residencies, which have prompting Prerana to continue this practice on an annual basis at minimum.
