Welcome to Devadasi Studio
PAYMENT SYSTEM
- At Devadasi, each monthly session starts on the day of the new moon. For the dates of each monthly session, please go to the "classes" page.
1 class per week, set schedule same time and day, each week (4 classes per monthly session) 10,000yen
2 classes per week, set schedule same time and day, each week (8 classes per monthly session) 18,000yen
3 classes per week, set schedule same time and day, each week (12 classes per monthly session) 24,000yen
4 classes per week, set schedule same time and day, each week (16 classes per monthly session) 32,000yen
5 classes per week, set schedule same time and day, each week (20 classes per monthly session) 40,000yen
(any additional class added per week add 8000yen)
First time student trial lesson - one time only, 3000yen.
***To receive the discounted fee rate on multiple classes, please note: you must pay in full for ALL classes you will be taking, at the First class you take of the session. Please understand we cannot make exceptions to this rule. If you do not pay for all classes, at one time, you may still join another class, but there will be no discount.
*** occassionaly only 3 classes are held (on the same day per month), when this happens the fee is 8000yen ( 3 classes per month ) and will be adjusted accordingly if you are enrolled in more than one class per week.
***occassionaly there are 5 classes per session, when this happens the monthly fee is 12,000yen and will be adjusted if you are taking more than one class.
*** There is an Annual studio fee of 5000yen. You will recieve your studio memebership card when you join, and pay the annual fee. You must show the card each month at the beginning of the session, when you make your class payment.
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Q&A
* TRIAL LESSONS
Q. Can I take a free trial lesson?
You are welcome to take a first time trial lesson, during the first or second week of any monthly session, please note our sessions start on the day of the New moon. Please arrange your schedule so that you can attend a trial lesson during this time, or please wait until the beginning of follow session. You do not need to make a reservation, you are welcome to show up at any BASIC level class (in the first two weeks of each session), a trial lesson is 3000yen. We do not accept trial lesson during the third or fourth week of each session.
Q. I have experience already, can I try an advanced class?
We request that even experienced dancers try our Basic level class first. This is not to hold you back, however its important for you to have experience with our approach to the basics, as they are the foundation for all our beyond basics classes. This gives you a chance to get familiar with the teachers style, and it gives the teacher a chance to get familiar with your skills, then together you can decide on the appropriate class level to join.
Q. Can I just watch?
Sorry, we do not accept visitors who just want to watch, we are a small studio and find its distracting for the classes. We ask that you take a trial lesson, and experience the class rather than just watch. If you are not sure yet, please come, when you Know you want to dance! : )
*MAKE UP LESSONS
If I am absent can I make up the class?
Consistant attendance is encouraged. We are a small studio, and we request that studio members be dedicated to learning and make an effort to come to the class on a regular basis. If you must miss a class, you may still make up 1class per moon month session.
The Make up Lesson may be made in any class with the same teacher. (this generaly means coming early or staying late and taking two classes in a row, instead of one the following week.) If you do not take your make up class before the end of the session, the missed class shall be forfeited. On rare occasions when you may be need to be absent more than one lesson, it is possible to make arrangements to make up more than one lesson, please inform your teacher of the situation in advance. In no circumstance however can a class be made up for the previous month, once a new session begins.
In situations where the teacher teaches only one class at Devadasi, the make up arrangement is as follows. *Please inform the teacher before the start of your make up class, and please show your card:
- Anaan`s students, may take 1 make up lesson, by attending any other Saturday class.
- Aysel`s students may take 1 make up lesson, by attending any other Thursday class.
- Wakako`s students may take 1 make up lesson, by attending any other Saturday class.
* DROP IN LESSONS
We are sorry but we are unable to accommodate students who wish to come to class on a drop in basis at this time. We do make exceptions for dancers from outside the area, who are traveling exceptionally long distance to visit Tokyo and therefore cannot attend on a regular basis, in this case please make a reservation in advance. please contact: mishaall@me.com or: mishall@yahoo.com
*STARTING CLASS
Q. Can I start in the middle of the monthly session?
All classes start on the first day of the new moon. We ask you to start at the beginning of the session, because first class of the month always emphasizes posture and centering, the most basic and important things you need to know to get started, if you cant attend the first lesson, you can still take a trial or join the second week of the session. You can make up a missed class, by attending another class with the same teacher, as long as its within the same session. There is no discount in the monthly fee, if you join after the first week.
*PRIVATE LESSONS
Q. Do you offer Private Lessons?
Depending on availability, Mishaal and other teachers at the studio, offers private and semi private lessons, especialy for visiting dancers from outside the Tokyo area, or for anyone unable to attend class on a regular basis. Please have an idea in mind, what you would like to work on. Email for details.
*PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Q. I have just joined the studio, can I dance in the upcoming show?
- Devadasi holds monthly salon style shows for members to gain performance experience, all members of all levels are welcome to participate, however only a limited number of dancers can perform each month. We also hold two large studio show a year, you must be a studio member for a minimum of 6 months before participating in the shows, and you are required to attend classes on a regular basis. Please understand, in case of poor attendance, your spot in the show, and your registration fee will be forfeited.
*GETTING STARTED
Q. What should I wear?
Wear anything comfortable, that you can move in is fine for your first time, something suitable for a yoga class would be fine. Some dancers prefer to wear long skirts and hip scarves to class. You will see a variety of styles in class, and will soon find what you like to wear. In class we dance barefoot.
If you have any further questions please contact:
mishaall@me.com |
