These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you (the student, parent, or legal guardian) and Karla School of Dance (കലാ ഡാൻസ് സ്കൂൾ), Market Road, Ayirakuzhy, Kollam, Kerala.

By submitting an online or physical admission form, paying tuition fees, or participating in studio sessions, you explicitly confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to adhere to all terms, code of conduct, and academy regulations stated herein.

• Eligibility: Admissions are open to children, teenagers, and adult learners passionate about classical and western dance. For minor applicants under 18 years, a parent or legal guardian must act as the primary registrant.
• One-Time Admission Fee: Every newly enrolled dancer is required to pay a one-time registration and admission processing fee upon joining.
• Batch Assignment: Students are assigned to specific dance batches (Classical Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, Western Regular, or Combos) based on their age group, previous background, and studio schedule.
• Class Size: To preserve the quality of direct mentorship by our dance gurus, batch capacities are strictly regulated. The school reserves the right to close admissions or create new timing slots.

• Monthly Payment Due Date: Monthly tuition fees must be cleared on or before the 10th day of every calendar month.
• Accepted Payment Modes:
  • Direct UPI Scan: Through the official Karla School of Dance QR code displayed at the studio or on the portal.
  • Direct Cash: At the studio accounts desk during weekend batch hours.
  • Bank Transfer: Into the official Karla School of Dance institutional bank account.
• WhatsApp Digital Receipt: Upon payment verification by our accounts desk, an official digital receipt with student name, admission number, month cleared, amount (₹), and verified status is dispatched to the parent's registered WhatsApp number.
• Strict Non-Refundable Policy: Admission fees and monthly tuition fees once paid are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances, including voluntary discontinuance, personal schedule conflicts, or partial batch attendance.

Dance is a disciplined performing art requiring consistent physical conditioning and memory retention:

• Arrival: Dancers must arrive at the studio 10 minutes prior to scheduled batch timings to prepare footwear, clothing, and initial muscle stretching.
• Casual Absence: In case of illness or academic exams, parents should inform the instructors or administrative desk in advance via WhatsApp.
• Continuous Leave (> 1 Month): If a student plans a break exceeding one month, formal written notice must be submitted to the school administration to hold their registered batch position. Rejoining without prior notice may necessitate re-enrollment subject to vacancy.

Studio Decorum: Dancers and visitors must treat Gurus, masters, fellow dancers, and administrative staff with profound respect and courtesy. Mobile phones must be switched to silent inside practice halls. Eating or chewing gum inside the wooden dance floor area is strictly prohibited.

Dance is an athletic physical activity involving intensive muscular exertion, flexibility stretches, foot-stamping rhythm (തട്ടുക), and dynamic jumps:

• Medical Disclosures: Parents and adult dancers must disclose any cardiovascular issues, bone/joint vulnerabilities, asthma, or previous injuries on the admission form.
• Professional Warm-ups: Every class includes specialized warm-ups, stamina drills, and cool-downs designed to prevent muscle strains.
• Limitation of Liability: While Karla School of Dance ensures the highest safety standards and hygienic premises, the academy, its founders, and instructors cannot be held liable for accidental sprains, muscle soreness, or unforeseen injuries occurring during normal artistic exercises or unauthorized acrobatics attempted without master supervision.

• Evaluation by Gurus: Eligibility for classical Arangettam (debut stage recital) or state youth festival representation (കലോത്സവം) is determined exclusively by the artistic evaluation and discretion of Chief Classical Guru Miss. Monisha Mohan and Senior Master Sri. Madavoor Raju.
• External Stage Expenses: Rental charges for classical silk dance costumes, temple jewelry, traditional stage makeup artists, live orchestra (Nattuvangam, Mridangam, Violin, Flute, Vocal), and official festival registration fees are separate from regular monthly tuition fees.

All original choreographies, custom music mixes, stage compositions, syllabus structures, branding emblems, and educational materials developed by Karla School of Dance masters remain the exclusive intellectual property of the institution. Dancers may not use school choreographies for external commercial monetization or freelance teaching without explicit authorization from the directors.

Karla School of Dance values an encouraging, safe, and disciplined environment for all young artists. The academy reserves the right to suspend or terminate student enrollment for persistent indiscipline, harassment, damage to studio property, or non-payment of fees for consecutive months without communication.

Governing Law: These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any legal dispute arising under or in connection with these regulations shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Kollam, Kerala.