Since her debut in 1977, Pratibha Prahlad has been performing regularly. Her dance reflects the distinctive features of Muthuswamy Pillai’s style, to which she has added her own imaginative treatment.

She has traveled extensively giving lecture-demonstrations, conducting workshops, and presenting papers on dance. She has participated in all the major dance festivals in India and several prestigious event abroad. She is also known for her writings on dance and women’s issues. She is the founder of Prasiddha foundation, an organization in Bangalore engaged in the promotion and propogation of the performing arts.