PROSPECTUS

Aims and Objects:

To impart training and educate young people in different aspects of performing arts. We feel that, apart from specialising in any style of dancing, an artiste must also acquire the basic knowledge of costume design, stage-craft, lighting plan, make-up and above all a mind to ascertain the aesthetic value of performing arts presentation.

The institution aims to produce dancers having social awareness, basic knowledge about our rich cultural heritage, and assist the students to nurture their inherent talents.

Major emphasis in this institution will be on UDAY SHANKAR’S STYLE of choreography and dance.

1. Beginners Group ‘A’ : 4 years course
   (minimum 6 years of age) :
   

basic exercises of the UDAY SHANKAR style. Simple choreographic compositions and creative dance movements. Assessment made at the end of each session for promotion to next years class. Annual reports given to students for appraisal of their guardians. At the end of the fourth consecutive year, (on successful completion of BEGINNERS course) the students are eligible to join the JUNIOR Second Year. (B 2^nd Year)

2. Junior Group ‘B’ : 4 years course
   (minimum 10 years of age) :
   

basic and advanced grade exercises of the Uday Shankar style. Advanced choreography and dance movements. Assessment made at the end of each session for promotion to next years class. Annual reports given to students to appraise their guardians. At the end of the fourth consecutive year, (on successful completion of JUNIOR course) the students are eligible to join SENIOR Second Year. (C 2^nd Year)

3. SENIOR Group ‘C’ : 4 years course (minimum 14 years of age) :

basic techniques and advanced grade exercises in the Uday Shankar style. Choreography and dance movements in the advanced grade of Uday Shankar style. Assessments made in all subjects at the end of each session for promotion to next years class. Annual reports given to students reflecting their achievements as well as over-all proficiency.

4. ADVANCE (3 years course) :

Students for this course will be selected by the institution on the basis of their aptitude and proficiency in the final year of the SENIOR COURSE (Group ‘C’). This course deals mainly with costume designing, stage-craft, thematic choreography, music appreciation, imparting lessons to junior to junior students etc.

CERTIFICATE :

After satisfactory completion of the advanced course, students are awarded a GRADUATION certificate in any of the three categories GOLD, SILVER or ORDINARY according to merit. However, on completion of a particular course (A / B / C) a general certificate of completion may be taken from the office on application, by the student concerned.

Under no circumstances any certificate shall be issued to students, who have not completed the stipulated course in full, in a particular Group.

Students having exceptional talent as a dancer and also having overall competence are given the option of joining our professional troupe as a regular member.

CLASSES ARE HELD ON :

MONDAYS - 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS - 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

THURSDAYS - 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

SUNDAYS - 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Dress :

Boys will have to wear white Kurta and Paijama and Girls will have to wear orange Salawar and mustered-yellow kameez. No one will be allowed to attend any class without the specified uniform and STUDENT IDENTITY CARD. School uniforms have to be taken from office specified tailor only.

5. Other relevant informations :

1. Monthly tution fees are to be paid within the 30^th/31^st day of the current month.
2. A late fee of Rs. 1/- per day will be charged from the 1st day of the consecutive month till the date of payment.
3. LATE FEE OF RS.1/- PER DAY WILL BE APPLICABLE, SUBJECT TO A MAXIMUM OF RS. 45/46 PRIOR TO THE NAME BEING STRUCK OFF THE REGISTER AFTER 45/46 DAYS OF NON-RECEIPT OF PAYMENT FOR ANY PARTICULAR MONTH.
4. Any student failing to pay tution fees for consecutive months will have his/her name struck of the register automatically. Re-admission fees will have to be paid for joining again within 7 days of the date of DEFAULTER LIST.
5. Lost and damaged fee-card will be replaced for a fine for a fine of Rs. 15/- per card.
6. Duplicate IDENTITY CARD will be issued for a fee of Rs. 40/- only.

Students of "UDAYAN" are not allowed to perform (dance) any-where without the written consent of the Director’s. Violation in any form will debarr the student from attending further classes.

7. Fees will be accepted between 4 to 7-30 p.m. on all working days.
   

BRANCHES

Udayan also has branches in :

1. Salt Lake
   
2. Shantiniketan