DanceKarishma
DanceKarishma an academy of classical, folk and Bollywood dances
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School is located in Cupertino, near Kennedy middle school (Monta Vista area).

​Solo classes (teens and adults only):

        1- Once a week.
        2- 30 min sessions.
​        3- Fee: $160 / month (due by 6th of the month)
​        4- No classes on long weekends and right after the performances. (You might have gotten extra sessions before the event at no additional cost)

Group classes (starting from age 6 and above, including adults):


        1- Once a week.
        2- 1 hr sessions.
        3-  Fee: $160/ month (due by 5th of the month). Late fee of $40 applicable after 6th.
        4 - No classes on long weekends and right after performances. (You might have gotten extra sessions before the events at no additional cost)
        5- No extra fees for additional sessions for students enrolled for Full School session, Such sessions keeps happening time to time.
        6- students enroll in the complete school session and Fee is due in full for all travel plans, except for Summer Break. They will get videos audios for practice when away and can also do makeup classes. (Makeup classes limited to only 2 in a quarter, exceptions may apply for longer travel, or sick leaves).
        7- Full school session enrollment required for Exam eligibilities.
        8- Registration of $40 required in beginning of each session. Returning students can avoid it by paying June + July fee together. (June : Last month of previous session; July 1st month of new session).
        8- One month notice required for anyone moving out of the school for various reasons.  If the break is more than 6 months, they need to re-register once back after the break. Also, only one time such break can be taken... Student will not be re-registered if the break is taken twice.
       9- Please adhere to all school rules and regulations. They are to bring the highest level of achievement in students. 
       
*Important Parking Reminders:*

To ensure a smooth experience for everyone, please note the following:

- Parallel park on Pumpkin Dr or Woodlark St, and make sure to park all the way forward to allow space for others.
- Plan to arrive early to secure parking.
- Avoid parking on Pennington Ln, even for a brief moment, as it disrupts traffic flow.
- Do not block house driveways, even for a short time.
- The small white strip before our school location is not a parking spot, so please use the available parallel parking areas instead.

Let's respect our neighbors and share street parking diligently. Thank you for your cooperation!
You can also call at:    
Jaya Sharma (Dance Director) : (408) 348-2772 
Nikhil Sharma (Managing Director) : (408) 242-1244