Policies & Ettiquette
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO CLASS?
We request a simple dress code of cotton shalwar kameez or kurta and pants. Kathak requires bare feet only and hair must be tied back away from the face. No jeans or shorts please.
ALL ABOUT GHUNGROO
What are ghunghroo? Should I bring my own ghungroo? When should I start wearing ghungroo?
Ghungroo are the strings of brass bells worn around the ankles, by kathak dancers. Beginning students do not wear ghungroo. They are used only after the student demonstrates an understanding of the basic rhythms that enable them to become a musical instrument as well a dancer. Once this has been achieved, and at the teacher's discretion, students wear ghungroo for all classes and performances.
Professional quality Kathak ghungroo are available through our institution, and upon receiving the ghungroo, students are encouraged to formally honour the wearing of them in a special ceremony that is open to family and friends.
HOW MUCH DO CLASSES COST?
Taal Tarangini is dedicated to keeping classes at very affordable rates. All our classes are 1 hours in length and are supported with supplementary in-class video when necessary. To remain sustainable, our class cost is $25/class. We also offer a family rate for two or more members of the immediate family and term rate if paying for entire term together.
Payment for classes is by the term or month, no individual class payment available. It is required at the beginning of each term.
WHO DO I CONTACT IF I MUST MISS A CLASS - WILL I RECEIVE A CREDIT?
Should a student miss class, they are required to leave a message on the Whats App class group minimum 24 hrs in advance to be eligible for a makeup class. A student can attend upto 2 make up classes in a quarter within the same session, in lieu of the the missed class. We do not offer refunds.
WHAT HAPPENS IF A CLASS IS CANCELLED?
If Taal Tarangini must cancel a class for any reason, we will contact the students through their Whats App class group, and/or email. These classes will be credited to the students.
HOW LONG IS A SESSION OF CLASSES?
Taal Tarangini offers kathak classes year round. Our terms are generally 12 weeks in length, to allow for ease of payment and for personal time scheduling. These term sessions run back to back.
WILL I HAVE A CHANCE TO PERFORM?
Taal Tarangini presents student performances year round. These performances offer students the opportunity to build important life skills such as planning, preparation, team building and execution in a community environment. The performances are geared to give the student a deep sense of pride and accomplishment. For participation minimum 6-8 months training is required and student's readiness is at discretion of the teacher.
Formal exams
All students will get an opportunity to appear for formal kathak exams which are held annually. Minimum 1 year of training for each level is mandatory to qualify. Student's readiness is at the discretion of the teacher.