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2019-2020 STUDENT MANUAL

WHO WE ARE

About us

Our Vision

Since the inception of Sanskruti in 2016, we have expanded our practice to four locations, making the power of dance more accessible. We offer a unique experience for dancers of all ages, levels, and styles. Our exceptional team of instruc-tors work together to design a syllabus that attends to the strengths and needs of every student. We offer dance classes for all ages including Bollywood, Contemporary, Tap, Hip-Hop, Semi-Classical and Bollywood Dance Fitness.

In a world where people are defined through labels and limits, we create a safe space in which our students can inte-grate aspects of Indian and American culture through dance. This form of self-discovery strengthens the mind body connection allowing students to deepen their sense of self in a multicultural world. Infusing Westerns principles and

techniques into South Asian dance encourages the unlimited possibilities within, waiting to be uncovered. While focus-ing on the importance of dance education, discipline and professionalism, we aim to provide an exceptional learning

environment, in which tudents can comfortably explore and develop.

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CONTENTSABOUT US PAGE 2

INSTRUCTORS PAGE 3-4CLASSES PAGE 5-6

PERFORMANCE COMPANY PAGE 7-8CLASS SCHEDULE PAGE 9-12

SCHOOL CALENDER PAGE 13-14TUITION PAGE 15-16POLICIES PAGE 17

ATTIRE/SHOES PAGE 18HIGHLIGHTS 2018 PAGE19

UPCOMING EVENTS PAGE 20CONTACT INFORMATION PAGE 21

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MISS SEENA

MISS RIYA

MISS KINJALLOCATIONHuntingdon Valley, PA

CLASSESBollywood (Ages 4+)

LOCATIONMatawan, NJ


Adults Performance Co.

LOCATIONEdison, NJ

CLASSESBollywood (Ages 4+) Bollywood (Ages 8+)

Indian ContemporaryBollywood Technique (Adults)

INSTRUCTORS

MISS RESHIKA

MR NEAL

LOCATIONMatawan, NJ and South Brunswick, NJ

CLASSESBollywood Babies (Toddlers) Semi-Classical (Ages 4+) Bollywood (Ages 4+) Bollywood (Ages 8+) Bollywood Technique (Adults)

LOCATIONMatawan, NJ

CLASSESHip Hop (Level I + II)

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Kruti Shah captured the attention of audiences and artists across the globe as a top-10 finalist on Hrithik Roshan’s reality series, Just Dance. The show aired worldwide to viewers on star plus in 2011. Long before her international debut and since, Kruti continuously revolutionizes and innovates as a choreographer and teacher who seamlessly blends the best of eastern and western culture. Trained in Bharatnatyam and Kathak, Kruti infuses Indian Classical forms with her ex-tensive Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, and Modern dance knowledge, to create products that resonate with her domestic and international following. While competing and training in Mumbai, she earned critical and commercial acclaim for such creativity, along with deep support from Bollywood icons, such as Hrithik Roshan, Farah Khan, Vaib-havi Merchant, Terence Lewis, and legendary Saroj Khan – who bestowed upon Kruti her sought-after token of honor and respect, the rs. 101 ka shagun. Kruti Shah returned to the US after Just Dance to fuel her creative ingenuity behind Mystic India: The World Tour, a Bollywood dance spectacular. With Mystic India, she toured the world as a principal dancer, choreographer and assistant director. Kruti has captivated thousands of audience members, performing across the United States, Bahrain, South Africa, Canada and China, all the while serving as chief indian choreographer for Bol-lydoll, the extravagant LA-based live musical directed by amrita sen. A firm believer in formal academic and performing arts education, Kruti leverages her own diverse and prolific background – as the sole recipient of the New Jersey honor in dance excellence award from the highly competitive New Jersey state governor’s school dance program and as a gradu-ate of Rutgers University in Evolutionary Anthropology. She has broken barriers for young, growing dancers grappling with the poignant and powerful artistic expression which lies between their Indian heritage and American experiences.

MISS KRUTI

FOUNDER, OWNER, DIRECTOR

MISS LINDSAYLOCATIONHuntingdon Valley, PA


MISS ESHAOFFICE MANAGER

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SEMI-CLASSICAL

INDIAN CONTEMPORARY

TAP

OUR CLASSES

HIP-HOP

This class is built on the foundation of Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary dance principles to

invent a unique dance form which focuses on enhancing posture, poise, grace, strength and

flexibility. This class focuses on introducing the students to abstract concepts, undefined

movement and freedom of expression.

BOLLYWOOD TECHNIQUE

BOLLYWOOD

BOLLYWOOD DANCE FITNESS

BOLLYWOOD BABIES

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Tap is the style of dance in which sounds are made from metal taps on heel and toe. Tap dance

builds strength in the legs and feet in addition to increasing flexibility in the hips and knees.

This dance form exercises your mind, develops focus and helps you to be sharp in daily work

routine. This class covers Broadway tap and Rhythm tap styles. Our aims in this class is to

improve musicality, rhythm and foot work of our students.

Bollywood is a popular dance form commonly seen in Indian films, which varies from

Indian semi-classical dance movement, regional folk dance, to more popular movements of

dance such as Jazz and Hip Hop. This dance style heavily emphasizes stage presence, facial

expressions and performance abilities while exploring a broad range of body movement.

Genres covered in this class include Garba, Bhangra, Bolly-hop and filmy style.

This fun, high-intensity cardio fitness class is designed to burn calories and practice exercising

safely while enjoying the benefits of a dance class. Students can experience learning

movement and choreography while working out simultaneously. Don’t forget to put in a

request for your favorite Bollywood song at the end of each class!

The Bollywood Technique class offers adults and young teens a chance to explore different

dance styles! In terms of dance education, Sanskruti offers a variety of dance styles for young

students and we believe parents and adults should be given the same opportunity! Come

explore the Bollywood, Contemporary, Hip-hop, Semi-Classical and more! Although this

course touches on various other styles, it is not a substitute for the other dance classes offered

at this studio.

Students will be introduced to the foundation of both Kathak and Bharatanatyam. This class

is designed to maintain the authenticity of traditional, ancient classical forms while exploring

modern, relatable movements. This class aims to improve body awareness and placement,

precision, grace, dancer’s sharpness, and musicality.

This is a specialized class for young children “Ages 2.5yrs- 4yrs”. The class focuses on learning

music and rhythm, moving to the music, creating awareness of their own body and learning

different movement. This class aims to acclimate the little ones to the structure of a dance

class. The class teaches our little kids, to follow directions, be in a group setting,fundamentals

of dance and enlightens them about our traditional culture and values. These goals are

achieved in the context of Bollywood music, dance style and stage presence.

Hip-Hop dance is a style done to generally Hip-Hop music and in today’s world it is one of the

most popular and attractive dance styles among the youth. It not only includes a different

attitude, but also adds a signature styling to dance. Things that are covered in the class are

fast and isolated movements. This class aims to teach control of your body and condition

your muscles. The class teaches grooving, body control, fast and isolated movements and

encourages students to try different movements.

SANSKRUTI PERFORMANCE COMPANY

JUNIORS

ADULTS

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Company Showcase - NEW!March 7 or March 14 - TBD This year, our Junior, Adult and Professional Performance Companies will be putting together an hour long perfor-mance which we will showcase in NYC! Our aim is to train our Company Students at the level of professionals. We hope to teach them the ins and out of managing and developing a show!

Requirements - All students must take a minimum of 1 class/week additional to the performance team class.- All competition students must participate in our showcase (March) our Annual Student Showcase on June 6.

Guidelines and Expectations - All students are expected to practice outside the classroom and complete any homework assignments that are given- Punctuality is extremely important. Please be on time. - Students are allowed a maximum of 2 absences per session. After the 2nd absence, the director reserves the right to remove the performer from the team or piece(s). Adult performance team is allowed a maximum of 3 absences per ses-sion. After the 3rd absence, the director reserves the right to remove the performer from the team or piece(s). - If a student misses rehearsal, it is the student’s responsibility to learn the choreography prior to next class. (learning from another student, use the weekly class video, private lessons with the instructor, etc.)- The director must be informed of any absences at least 2 weeks in advance. Please be aware that an absence affects the entire team. We ask for proper notification so we can plan ahead. For emergencies and illnesses, please inform the director and instructor right away. - If a student is injured, they are still required to observe rehearsal so they do not fall behind in their choreography.- The performance team is the highest representation of our school. these guidelines and rules are to ensure Sanskruti’s highest quality of work.

Pricing- The performance class will be invoiced as an additional weekly class. All student registration fees, costume rental fees, props, etc will be included in the weekly class pricing. - Please note: tickets for our showcase (for parents/family) are not included in this.

Performance Team Syllabus - NEW! - Choreography - Students will learn different pieces, styles, genres throughout the year (which will all be performed at our showcase) - Learn how to choreograph/improvisation- Fundraising (community outreach, initiatives, non-profits)- Team building and sportsmanship - Performance skills (Emoting/Expressions) - Tutorials (Hair, Make-up)- Staging (Backdrop, lighting)- Costuming (Props, care, design, accessorizing)

Our MissionOur goal is to cultivate a passionate group of dancers that are highly focused on dance training and dedicated to self-improvement while excelling as a team. We aspire to foster a professional environment in which students develop values, aptitude and dis-cipline useful for all future endeavors.

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NE PHILLY Siti Dance Studio

2755 Philmont Ave, Huntingdon Valley, PA

MONDAYS 5:30PM-6:30PM 5:30PM-6:30PM

Semi-Classical Bollywood Level I/II Ages 4+ (Level I)

6:30PM-7:30PM 6:30PM-7:30PMBollywood Bollywood

Ages 8+ Ages 4+ (Level II)

7:30PM-8:30PMBollywood

Adults

7:30PM-8:30PMTap

Adults

8:30PM-9:15PMBollywood Dance Fitness

MATAWANAIM Dance Academy

147 Main Street, Matawan, NJ

TUESDAYS

EDISONAmerican Dance Studios

990 Inman Ave, Edison, NJ

THURSDAYS FRIDAYS 5:30PM-6:30PM

Bollywood

Ages 4+ (Level I)

6:30PM-7:30PM

Bollywood

Ages 8+

7:30PM-8:30PM

Indian-Contemporary

Level I/II

8:30PM-9:30PM

Bollywood Technique

Adults

5PM-6PM

Bollywood

Ages 4+ (Level II)

6PM-7PM

Semi-Classical

Ages 4+

7PM-8PM

Semi-Classical

Ages 8+

8PM-8:45PM

Bollywood Dance Fitness

Adults

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8:45AM-9:30AMBollywood Dance Fitness

Adults

9:30AM-10:30AM 9:30AM-10:30AM 9:30AM-10:30AMPerformance Company Indian Contemporary Semi-Classical

Adults Level I/II Ages 4+

10:45AM-11:45AM 10:45AM-11:45AM 10:45PM-11:45AMBollywood Bollywood Technique Bollywood

Ages 8+ (Level II) Adults Ages 4+

12PM-1PM 12PM-1PM 12PM-1PMBollywood Semi-Classical Bollywood Babies

Ages 8+ (Level I) Ages 8+ Toddlers

1:15PM-2:15PM 1:15PM-2:15PMHip-Hop Tap

Level I Level II

2:30-3:30PM 2:30-3:30PMHip-Hop Tap

Level II Level I

3:45PM-4:45PMPerformance Company

Juniors

MATAWANAIM Dance Academy

147 Main Street, Matawan, NJ

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CLASS SCHEDULE

SOUTH BRUNSWICKMax Challenge of South Brunswick

3790 Route 1, Monmouth Junction, NJ

SATURDAYS10AM-11AM

Bollywood Technique

Adults

11AM-12PM

Bollywood

Ages 4+

12PM-1PM

Bollywood

Ages 8+

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SCHOOL CALENDAR

HOLIDAYSThanksgiving Break - Nov 27 - Dec 3

Memorial Day Weekend - May 21 - May 27

WEEK 1 9/15-9/21 1/5-1/11 3/29-4/4

WEEK 2 9/22-9/28 1/12-1/18 4/5-4/11

WEEK 3 9/29-10/5 1/19-1/25 4/12-4/18

WEEK 4 10/6-10/12 1/26-2/1 4/19-4/25

WEEK 5 10/13-10/19 2/2-2/8 4/26-5/2

WEEK 6 10/20-10/26 2/9-2/15 5/3-5/9

WEEK 7 10/27-11/2 2/16-2/22 5/10-5/16

WEEK 8 11/3-11/9 2/23-2/29 5/17-5/20, 5/28-5/30

WEEK 9 11/10-11/16 3/1-3/7 5/31-6/6

WEEK 10 11/17-11/23 3/8-3/14 6/7-6/13

WEEK 11 11/24-11/26, 12/4-12/7 3/15-3/21 6/14-6/20

WEEK 12 12/8-12/14 3/22-3/28 6/21-6/27

SESSION ISept 15 - Dec 14

SESSION IIJan 5 - Mar 28

SESSION IIIMar 29 - Jun 27

MATAWAN CLASS SCHEDULE CHANGE SUNDAY SEPT 21, MAY 3, JUNE 11

**Please note: Our calendar starts on a Sunday and ends on a Saturday. It is formatted as such to stand-

ardize all four of our locations.

3PM-4PM 3PM-4PMIndian Contemporary Semi-Classical

Level I/II Ages 4+

4PM-5PM 4PM-5PM 4PM-5PMBollywood Bollywood Technique Bollywood

Ages 8+ (Level II) Adults Ages 4+

5PM-6PM 5PM-6PM 5PM-6PMBollywood Semi-Classical Bollywood Babies

Ages 8+ (Level I) Ages 8+ Toddlers

6PM-7PM 6PM-7PMHip-Hop Tap

Level I Level II

7PM-8PM 7PM-8PMHip-Hop Tap

Level II Level I

**As every year, there are 3 dates in the school year where we are asked to change our class schedule (due to studio use). All classes will be scheduled for after 3PM.

**All Performace Co. classes are cancelled for these dates. Classes will be made up through ex-tended class hours.

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PAYMENT OPTIONSYEARLY September through June. Offered only in September. Receive 10% off your total.

SESSION One Session is 12 weeks long (or 3 months)

MONTHLY The monthly option is offered as a payment plan for the sessionly rate. The pricing for monthly and sessionly option will total the same sum - as long as the student attends all three months. Example of monthly option: 1st month = $100, 2nd month = $100, 3rd month = $70 **Discount for the Session will be applied to your last monthly payment

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1 CLASS/WEEK $100/$100/$70 $270 $725 $25

2 CLASSES/WEEK $175/$175/$120 $470 $1,265 $25

3 CLASSES/WEEK $235/$235/$160 $630 $1,700 $25

4 CLASSES/WEEK $285/$285/$200 $770 $2,075 $25

5 CLASSES/WEEK $325/$325/$250 $900 $2,430 $25

6 CLASSES/WEEK $400/$400/$220 $1,020 $2,755 $25

BOLLYWOOD DANCE FITNESS $55/$55/$40 $150 $360 $20

BOLLYWOOD DANCE FITNESS (PARENT DISCOUNT) $45/$45/$30 $120 $285 $15

BOLLYWOODDANCE FITNESS (TWICE/WEEK) $90/$90/$60 $240 $650 -

BOLLYWOOD BABIES $55/$55/$40 $150 $360 $20

BOLLYWOOD BABIES (PARENT DISCOUNT) $45/$45/$30 $120 $285 $15

STUDENT REGISTRATION $35 $35

MONTHLY SESSION YEARLY DROP-IN

CLASS TU

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STUDENT REGISTRATION $35 | Annual one-time registration fee mandatory for all students. Due at the time of registration (or every September). Please note, this fee is non-refundable and non-negotiable. Our registra-tion fees help us cover our liability insurance, as needed for a dance school to protect our students and staff.

FREE TRIAL CLASS Each new (unregistered) student is offered ONE free trial class of their choice

FAMILY/SIBLING DISCOUNTS Follow multiple class format. Family discounts only made by the household (siblings/parents)

REFERRAL PROGRAM Help us spread the word! We appreciate your word-of-mouth referrals! Receive $30 off for each student you refer! Student must register. (Applies to siblings/parents as well)

LATE FEES Payment due dates will be provided on your customized invoice based on your payment option preference. If the payments are not made in a timely manner, a late fee in the amount of $25 will be charged on the account. All payments are due prior to class attendance. Students will not be allowed in class if ac-counts are not up-to-date.

NO PRO-RATE POLICY Classes run from September through June, wether you chose monthly, session or yearly options. Tuition is charged on monthly basis. Students are highly encouraged to make up any missed classes.

NO REFUNDS No credits or refunds for missed classes.

PAYMENT GUIDELINES

PAYMENT METHODSCASH

All cash payments will receive receipts upon submission

CHECK Payable to Sanskruti

VENMO@krshah

CC OR BANK TRANSFER Online only. All invoices will have an option to directly link to CC use or bank transfer

TUITION

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THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND! - Dress comfortably! Always a good idea to dress in layers!- Carry enough water, snacks, towel, etc, anything you will need! - Please remind the students to use the bathroom before class!

ATTIRE- No jeans, short shorts, sweatpants, pajamas, jewelry, dresses, and skirts. - Students should wear form-fitting attire to class. This allows the instructors to correct body align-ment and posture. - Please dress comfortably and wear clothing that allows free movement - t-shirt, leggings, running pants preferred.- All girls must have their hair COMPLETELY pulled back during class. - No jewelry or accessories allowed. Students will be asked to remove this.

PLEASE CONSULT WITH INSTRUCTORS FOR ANY UNCERTAINTIES

SHOES- In most classes, students will be dancing barefoot.

HIP-HOP - Students are prohibited from wearing street shoes inside studio. Only white soled sneakers allowed. (Black soled sneakers leave black marks on the dance floors).

TAP SHOES - Bloch “Tap-Flex” Slip on, Split Sole, Black Tap Shoes

LOCAL DANCE STORES

Dancin’ on the Moon 405 State US Highway 18East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (732) 238-8808 (In the Village Green West Shopping Center)

GiGi’s Dance and Activewear 375 Jaques ave, Rahway, NJ 07065 (732) 340-9301

MAKE UP CLASS POLICY - If a student is absent from his/her regular scheduled class, students are highly recommended to do a make-up class at another location. Must be authorized by the instructor before attending. - Make ups should be done in the same level or level below. You may not make up in a higher-level class, a workshop class or a different style class unless authorized by an instructor.- Make-up classes must be made up within the same session.

CANCELLATION POLICY- If for any reason an instructor cancels class, the instructor will arrange a make-up class.- If a student cannot attend the scheduled make-up, please ask instructor for other make-up class options.- If classes are cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, parents will be notified via email. A make-up class will be rescheduled.

LATE FEESPayment due dates will be provided on your invoice. If the payments are not made in a timely manner, a late fee in the amount of $25 will be charged on the account.

NO REFUND POLICYNo refunds. No exceptions. No roll over credit. In case of an injury, students will be credited for the remainder of classes with a valid doctor’s note.

ATTENDANCE- It is important that parents and students try their very best to make it to class consistently. - Please notify the instructor in advance if you will be missing class or coming late. - It is imperative that students catch up on any missed class material as best as possible. - Please note, multiple absences may result in removal from higher level classes, performance opportunities and recital pieces.

GENERAL- Please inform the instructor on any health concerns or learning abilities, as this can only help us cater to each individual student more efficiently. - Parents and students are expected to clean up after themselves within studio and lobby/waiting area.please respect the rules of the studio. - Parents are expected to pick up students immediately after class. Please notify the instructor of any delays immediately. - Students 10 years and younger must be picked up inside the studio by a parent. Students will not be released until parent is in clear site.

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OPEN HOUSE SEPTEMBER 8-14

GARBA NIGHTFRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

MORGANVILLE FIREHOUSE

HOLIDAY PARTY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15

TBD

PERFORMANCE COMPANY SHOWCASESATURDAY, MARCH 7 OR MARCH 14 - TBD

NYC

ANNUAL RECITAL SATURDAY, JUNE 6

TBD

DANCE WORKSHOPS SAMBA SALSA

COMMERCIAL STREET JAZZHIP-HOP 19 20

HIGHLIGHTS 2018

COMPETITIONSNAACH UTSAV - 1ST PLACE - ADULT BOLLYWOOD

NAACH UTSAV - 2ND PLACE - JUNIOR FUSION NAACH REVOLUTION - BEST OVERALL - ADULT NON-FUSION

NAACH REVOLUTION - BEST OF THE BEST JUNIOR NON-FUSION

WORKSHOPSHIP HOP INTENSIVE WITH MARCUS NOBLESEMI-CLASSICAL WORKSHOP WITH SVETLANA TULASIINDIAN CONTEMPORARY AND BOLLYWOOD HEELS WITH AMIT PATEL

STUDENT PERFORMANCESDANCE 4 A CAUSE SANSKRUTI RECITAL

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