Strings ‘N’ Steps Academy of Performing Arts
Student, Fee & Conduct Policy
(Applicable to all students enrolling under Strings ‘N’ Steps)
(Admission is confirmed only after):
-Submission of the registration form
-Payment of applicable fees
-Acceptance of academy policies via signature or digital consent
Enrollment implies agreement to all academy rules and guidelines.
-All fees are collected in advance.
-Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances, including but not limited to:
Absence
Exams
Travel
Medical reasons
Injuries
Schedule conflicts
Discontinuation by student or parent
Fees are time-based, not attendance-based.
Missed classes do not extend the fee cycle.
The academy does not make financial exceptions.
-Each fee cycle runs for a fixed duration as defined at enrollment.
-Timely submission of fees (Guru Dakshina) is an integral part of discipline, respect, and continuity in the learning process.
-Fee cycles continue irrespective of attendance, exams, or personal breaks.
-Students are enrolled for a fixed schedule (e.g., once or twice a week) and are expected to attend all scheduled classes.
-A minimum attendance of 4 classes (or 4 hours) per month is required only to remain formally active.
-However, persistent attendance below the enrolled schedule (for example, attending 4 classes when enrolled for 8) will be treated as irregular training and may affect continuity, progress, and continuation of classes at the academy’s discretion.
Regular attendance is essential to maintain rhythm, discipline, and progress in dance training.
-Rescheduling requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance (24+ hours preferred).
-Requests are subject to availability and academy discretion.
-Last-minute cancellations (less than 24 hours’ notice):
Are treated as missed classes
-Are non-compensatory and non-adjustable
-Cannot be carried forward
Missed classes cannot be accumulated beyond two weeks, except in approved medical cases supported by documentation.
-Students may take a maximum of two (2) exam breaks per year, each not exceeding two (2) weeks.
-Students must inform the academy in advance regarding examination schedules.
-Exam periods are treated as a temporary pause in learning, not a pause in fees.
-Classes missed during approved exam breaks may be rescheduled later, subject to availability and academy discretion.
Repeated, extended, or unplanned breaks may affect continuity and progress and are discouraged.
-Dance training involves physical movement and carries inherent risks.
-By enrolling:
Students/guardians confirm the student is physically fit to train
-The academy is not liable for injuries during classes, rehearsals, or performances
-Students/guardians are responsible for maintaining personal health and accident insurance
Students are expected to maintain:
Discipline
Punctuality
Respectful communication
The academy reserves the right to discontinue training if conduct, irregularity, or communication disrupts the learning environment.
-Scholarships or fee concessions are offered selectively, based on merit and academy discretion.
-Such concessions do not override attendance, fee, or conduct policies.
-Decisions are final and non-negotiable.
The academy may capture photographs or videos for:
Website
Social media
Promotional material
Festival, press, and archival use
Enrollment implies consent unless a written opt-out request is submitted.
The academy reserves the right to revise policies when required.
Continued training after updates implies acceptance of the revised terms.
Strings ‘N’ Steps Academy of Performing Arts is built on discipline, integrity, and equal opportunity.