FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

At Chitresh Das Institute, the minimum age requirement is 6 years.

You are welcome to try out a class for $30.00. Click on Enroll for Classes and search for a trial class for the location you are interested in. If you decide to enroll for the semester after a trial class, simply register for the class through our online portal after 24 hours. The price of the class will be prorated to the week you fully enroll for the semester.

Our beginning kathak classes last for one hour. As a student advances in her/his study then kathak classes are 1.5 hours long. Students are encouraged to enroll for multiple classes per week as they progress in their study.

Tuition is to be paid in full at the beginning of the semester. Tuition for any given semester is the number of weeks in the semester x rate per class.

Kathak classes:

$30 per hour for one hour class

$45 per 1.5 hours for 1.5 hours class

Tuition is prorated for new students if they join mid-semester.

Tuition is not prorated for students for missed days, family holidays or school vacations. See policy for missed classes.

Discount for multiple family members* taking dance classes or a student taking multiple classes:

For 2 classes per week: 15% off total tuition

For 3 classes per week: 20% off total tuition

For 4 classes per week: 25% off total tuition

For University Students: 15% off total tuition with enrollment proof to be photographed/scanned and emailed to info@chitreshdasinstitute.org

Note: The above discount options do not apply to Youth Company members or for trial classes

*Family members = parent & child or siblings under 18.

We require all students to start at Intro level regardless of prior training. Style and foundation vary from gharana to gharana so we do require new students to begin at the Intro level. Students advance to the next level of study based on an ongoing assessment by their instructor and end of semester exams.

Registration is open for the first four to five weeks of any given semester new students.

Please follow the steps below to create an account:

Step 1. Create an account/family account using our Chitresh Das Institute/Online Registration.

Step 2. Continue with email to create your family account. Create an account for adult/parent/guardian first. Complete all the fields.

Step 3. For Parents - Add your child that you are planning to enroll for classes at the Chitresh Das Institute as a family member.

Click the Add family button to proceed.

Enter your dependent's first and last name. Complete all the required fields.

You can add any additional dependents by clicking the "+Add another" link.

Step 4. Search for classes that you are interested in

Look for classes and click on Sign Up Now!

Select student(s) and click on Sign up Now! before you search another class

Step 5. Click on Check out. Review for accuracy and continue with checkout.

Attire: Salwaar kameez or kurta pajama, dupatta/stole is optional

Salwaar or pajama: Leggings or pants that cover ankles are required.

Kameez or kurta: Tunic or top that is knee length with short or long sleeves rather than sleeveless

Hair: Hair must be tied back neatly in a bun or braid. Short hair must be pinned and kept away from the face.

Shoes: Shoes are never to be worn inside the studio. Before entering the dance space, remove shoes. We share space with other dance communities so please keep your shoes away from the door and neatly in rows and in a designated space.

If you do miss a class, you can make up a class at other locations or another day of Chitresh Das Institute within the semester. Check in with your instructor for the options you may have.

If a family withdraws before the semester begins, tuition will be refunded in the same form of payment, less a $25 service charge. Students may elect to receive a 100% credit to their dance account instead, to be used within one year's time. To request a refund, please email info@chitreshdasinstitute.org

No refunds will be given once the semester begins.

Please note:

Refunds will be issued the third week of the semester. You will receive the amount paid, minus $25.

IMPORTANT: We offer full refunds (minus classes taken, based on pro-rated rate) if we cancel a class or move a class to a day/time the student cannot attend.

Receiving ghungroo is an important milestone in the study of Kathak dance at Chitresh Das Institute. In order to earn their ghungroo, students must demonstrate proficiency in the required prerequisite curriculum. The conferring of ghungroo takes place in a traditional ghungroo ceremony.

You are welcome to observe your child’s class and take notes. No videotaping, audio taping, or photo taking during classes, rehearsals unless granted permission by the teacher.

We have an annual school show in the May-June period and students with a minimum of 6 months of study are encouraged to participate. We look forward to seeing all of the hard work that the CDI staff and students have put into our annual school show!

The participation fee, costume and ticket costs are separate from the tuition fee. Participation fee and ticket price helps us cover the cost for theater rental, musicians, technical staff, extra rehearsals, videography, and photography. Costume cost is directly paid to the costume designer or vendor.