Policies

RESERVATIONS, REFUNDS, TRANSFERS AND CANCELLATIONS

• No refunds once enrolled. We do not exchange for taken or partially attended classes. If class attendance is canceled with 24 hour notice via email to manoataiko@gmail.com, the fee will be credited to your account for a future Taiko class.
• Walk-ins are welcome, space permitting.
• We reserves the right to change or cancel the date of a class at any time due to low enrollment, inclement weather or other reasons. We will do our best to notify all students via website posting, online scheduler, and class verbal announcements promptly.

RESPECT FOR TAIKO CLASS SPACE AND COMMUNITY

• The class studio or “dojo” is a place where we train, and is important to show respect. To those who practice, a “dojo” (“the place of the way”) is a sacred place. Always bow when entering or leaving the class or any taiko space to show respect for the traditions, cultural foundations and those who have come before us. It affirms the intention to train hard and seriously. Visitors and observers are also expected to follow the taiko etiquette.
• Food and drink (except water) are not permitted in the taiko class at any time. Please do not wear shoes in the training area, however tabi or socks will be allowed.
• Please do not use cell phones or any other electronic item during the taiko teaching time. These devices can be used within the lobby or sitting area of the class.
• Videotaping and/or any other recording is not allowed during class. Following a taiko class (as time allows), the taiko teacher may allow a quick recording of the content taught.
• Observation of classes must be pre-approved by taiko teacher. Please contact Mike if you have a guest or you would like to observe a class.
• Instructors reserve the right to remove a student from the classroom who is distracting, unable to follow direction, or harmful to other students.