EXCERPTS FROM PRESS REVIEWS

• "Prerana combined graceful movements and swiftness to bring out the beauty of the nuances that is the hallmark of Kathak. She also demonstrated a good sense of Laya. Padhant or the recitation of compositions is exclusive to Kathak style that came out superbly in Prerana’s recital. She combined these aspects beautifully while, excelling in Abhinaya to perfection".- The Indian Express –New Delhi
  
  
• "In ‘Uttaradhikar’, a conference to celebrate passing of legacy of the Indian classical art forms from the yesteryears’ stalwarts to their disciples, Pune’s Prerana established that the tradition contnues in capable hands. Complete with the traditional Krishna-Vandana, teental, Chatu-rang and Thumri, Prerana brought out the intricacies of Kathak expressively and reached out to the audience sensitively. In her concert, the audience instantly applauded the traditional aspects of Kathak in their purest form and the sophistication in her Abhinaya. In her performance, the rich tradition of Kathak was resplendent in all its glory"- (translated from Hindi) Dainik Bhaskar –Bhopal
  
  
• “Prerana of Pune stole the show while giving her Kathak performance. Her fast movements, and both aspects of Kathak – Nritta and Abhinaya came out brilliantly and reached out to a very receptive audience” –- (translated from Hindi) Dainik Samachar –Lucknow
  
  
• "Prerana’s rigorous ‘Riyaaz’ has come to grips in the Kathak style of dance exposition. She is of slender built and proportionate weight that helps her in maneuvering delicate turns and twists in dance sequences. Delicate footwork tuned to the bols of the percussion received rapt attention of the Rasikas. Prerana’s amazing power of translation of the Tabla bols into oral expression and then in her performance, was superb as that of a mnemonic".- Star of Mysore –Mysore
  
  
• "Pune’s Prerana with her royal Kathak performance left the audience spellbound. Her performance was the most appreciated performance of the evening. This artist of Pune without her regular accompanists performed extempore with the local musicians of Katani and earned a deep respect of connoisseurs. Prerana’s speed, delicate expression and Padhant astounded the audience".- Nai Duniya – Indore
  
  
• "Prerana, one of the foremost young Kathak artists of the country, was conferred the title of the ‘NrityaShree’. She was felicitated with the ‘Kiran Taj’. In her concert that followed the ceremony, Prerana with respectful permission of her Guru, presented her Kathak performance which touched the hearts of the audience, stamped her authority over the art and justified her acknowledgement as one of the most talented artists of her generation. Kathak’s purity was well maintained and the audience very well received her ‘live’ Abhinaya. Her movements, richness of the compositions and attractive presentation impressed one and all - The Economic Times –New Delhi