Student & Fee Policy

1. Enrollment

-Admission is confirmed only after: -Submission of the registration form -Payment of applicable fees -Agreement or acknowledgement of academy rules and regulations

-Enrollment implies agreement to all academy terms, policies, and disciplinary guidelines.

 

2. Fees & Refund Policy

-Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances, including but not limited to: Absence Travel Medical reasons Personal commitments Examinations by student or parent Discontinuation by student or parent

-Missed classes do not extend the fee cycle.

-The fee reserves the student’s dedicated time slot, faculty scheduling, and academy resources for the duration of the enrolled cycle.

-Fee policies are uniform for all students and exceptions are not ordinarily entertained.

 

3. Fee Cycle & Guru Dakshina

-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, examinations, travel, illness, or personal breaks.

 

4. Attendance, Regularity & Continuity

-Students are enrolled for a fixed schedule (e.g., once or twice a week) and are expected to attend all scheduled classes regularly.

-A minimum attendance of 4 classes (or 4 hours) per month is required 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, technique, and progress in dance training.

-Examination periods, coaching classes, school activities, travel, illness, and personal commitments are considered part of the student’s own scheduling responsibilities and do not pause or extend the fee cycle.

-Students arriving more than 15 minutes late may not be permitted to join the class depending on the session progression, discipline structure, and safety considerations.

 

5. Rescheduling & Last-Minute Cancellation

-Rescheduling requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance whenever possible.

-Requests are subject to faculty and academy schedule availability.

-Last-minute cancellations (less than 24 hours’ notice) are treated as missed classes.

-Missed classes may only be rescheduled within 7 days of the original class date, subject to prior request and faculty availability.

-Unused classes beyond this period will automatically lapse and cannot be carried forward, accumulated, adjusted, or refunded.

-Make-up classes are offered solely at the discretion of the academy and are subject to faculty availability.

-The academy does not guarantee alternative slots for every missed session.

 

6. Exam Break Policy

-Students may take a maximum of two exam breaks per year, each not exceeding two weeks.

-Students must inform the academy in advance regarding examination schedules.

-Exam breaks are treated as temporary pauses in attendance and not as pauses in the fee cycle.

-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 in training.

 

7. Health & Liability

-Dance training involves physical movement and carries inherent risks.

-By enrolling, students/guardians confirm that the student is physically fit to train.

-The academy is not liable for injuries during classes, rehearsals, workshops, performances, or practice sessions.

-Students/guardians are responsible for maintaining personal health and accident insurance.

 

8. Conduct & Communication

-Students are expected to maintain: Discipline Punctuality Respectful communication

-Parents and students are requested to maintain respectful communication across WhatsApp, phone calls, email, and social media interactions with faculty and academy representatives.

-The academy reserves the right to discontinue training if conduct, regularity, or communication disrupts the learning environment.

 

9. Scholarships & Fee Concessions

-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.

 

10. Media Consent

-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.

 

11. Withdrawal / Discontinuation Policy

-A minimum notice period of 30 days is required before discontinuing classes.

-Fees once paid for an ongoing cycle are non-refundable and non-adjustable.

-Repeated absenteeism without communication may lead to discontinuation of training at the academy’s discretion.

 

12. Policy Updates

-The academy reserves the right to revise policies when necessary.

-Continued training after updates implies acceptance of revised terms and policies.