Terms & Conditions

1. Guru Shobana, the artistic director, retains all admission rights.
2. The training commences at the novice level, irrespective of the student’s prior experience or prior knowledge in Bharathanatyam.
3. Students will be promoted solely based on their individual performance, and not along with their batch mates.
4. Attendance is compulsory at 80%.
5. The staff must be informed of any leave/absences in advance via WhatsApp or email to the official email address kalarpana.admissions@gmail.com.
6. The student must submit an email to kalarpana@gmail.com, with a copy to kalarpana.admissions@gmail.com, requesting permission for an extended study leave.
7. Five minutes prior to the commencement of the class, students are required to gather within the classroom.
8. Parents are required to report to the gate five minutes prior to the conclusion of the class in order to retrieve their children.
9. The student’s performance will be evaluated through consistent assessments. Failure to complete three consecutive terms will necessitate the relearning of the dance movements.
10. Anti-Social behaviour by students will result in suspension and counselling.
11. The parents who are waiting outside are responsible for maintaining cleanliness around the institution.
12. Parents are responsible for replacing and repairing any damage to school property by the children.
13. The class duration is 30–40 minutes for novices and will increase in accordance with the student’s progress.
14. The schedule, fee structure, and duration will evolve as we advance through the various levels of training.
15. The institution does not admit new students in the middle of a term. Admissions are only taken before the commencement of a term, subject to slot availability. Interview details will be published in advance on the website and social media platforms.
16. Senior disciples of Guru Shobana teach all courses, there will be occasional supervision by Guru Shobana time permitting.
17. The training is for a period of minimum 4 years and there will be certificates given after success of the levels. Arangetrams are not mandatory but can be conducted if the student shows a commitment and passion in the dance form.
18. The registration fee for enrolment is Rs. 3,000/-
19. May– Summer Holidays (No fee will be collected)
20. For the academic year (June 2025 – April 2026), the monthly fee has been reduced to Rs. 2,000/-
21. From June 2026 to April 2027, the fee will return to Rs. 3,000/- per month.
22. In all cases, the fee will be collected on a term-wise basis
a. June to September – Term 1
b. October to December – Term 2
c. January to April – Term 3
23. It is imperative that the term fees be paid in advance, before the fifth of the first month of each term.
24. The payment details must be communicated via email to kalarpana.admissions@gmail.com in the format provided below.
a. Student Name:
b. Payment Method:
c. Amount Paid:
d. Transaction ID:
25. The students under probation will be enrolled on a temporary basis, and a subsequent progress check will be conducted prior to confirmed admission. After the probationary period, a confirmation email will be sent to the student to affirm their admission.
26. Please note that the term fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
27. All students are encouraged to attend the performances of Guru Shobana and disciples within Chennai as part of the curriculum. The learning of this dance art is completely a visual one. Posters and pertinent information will be disseminated through WhatsApp groups.
28. Kindly get your wards to use the restroom at home, as the duration of class is only between 40-60 mins. We do have one in the institution.
29. Students who are 13 years of age or older are required to wear a Bharatanatyam practice saree, a cotton blouse, and a salwar pant. There is a changing facility here as well.
30. Students under the age of 13 are required to wear cotton salwar pants and a kurti with short sleeves and dupatta wrapped around the midriff.
31. All candidates are required to adhere to the aforementioned dress code until the uniforms are stitched. Upon confirmation of admittance, uniform information will be provided.
32. Students are required to wear Krishna uniforms exclusively to class after confirmation. Western or other attire is strictly prohibited.
33. Students are encouraged to dress appropriately, including earrings, bangles (excluding glass bangles), bindi, and kajal, as this enhances their expressiveness and facilitates the practice of abhinaya.
34. Hair must be carefully arranged into a braid. No ponytails, fringes, or unkempt hair. There is no requirement to wear flowers.
35. It is mandatory for all students to maintain a notebook in order to document the corrections and revisions from each lecture. The instructors will periodically verify the same.
36. Students who are over the age of nine are required to use deodorant and bring it to class.
37. Krishna’s parents and students are encouraged to provide their support and actively engage in the institution’s activities.
We extend our best wishes to you as you commence this artistic endeavour with Kalarpana Institution.
KRISHNA Administration