Rasika Deshpande
Bharatanatyam Performer
17+
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Rasika Deshpande is an accomplished exponent of Indian classical dance, specializing in both Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi. She is the founder and director of Nrityakala Dance School, located in Sacramento, USA, where she has been imparting training in these art forms for 17 years. Deshpande received her Bharatanatyam training from Kalashiromani Guru Meera…
Journey Timeline
Completed Masters ('Nritya Alankar') — Through Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya under Guru Meera Chandrasekharan.
Received formal Kuchipudi training — From Guru Jaya Rama Rao and Vanashree Rao, and later at Kuchipudi Art Academy Chennai under Guru Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam.
Awarded 'Singar Mani' — By Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai.
Graded artist at Doordarshan Kendra Mumbai
2009
Began teaching dance — Has been imparting training for 17 years as of 2026.
Founded Nrityakala Dance School — Serves as its director in Sacramento, USA.
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- Singar Mani — Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai
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