Elite Performing Arts Conservatory — Local services in Annetta North

Our family has had a deeply frustrating experience with the billing practices at Elite Performing Arts Conservatory.

We officially dropped our daughter’s classes in early December, yet were still charged in January, February, March, April, and May for tuition, recital costumes—including for a dropped class and a technique class with no recital—and professional photos that were never taken or delivered.

The enrollment agreement does mention several potential fees, and we accept some responsibility for not reading every detail more closely. However, continuing to charge after withdrawal feels excessive, unjustified, and ethically questionable. It gives the impression of taking money without providing services.

We’ve since discovered that other families have experienced similar overcharges. Not everyone has had this issue, but the pattern is concerning. We’ve contacted the FTC, will report to the Texas Attorney General, and are exploring legal options.

If your child attends EPAC, we recommend reviewing your billing statements closely. If you’ve experienced something similar, feel free to DM me. We all work hard to give our children these opportunities—this kind of practice feels immoral and unacceptable. All we can say is read...

Beware….owner loves to double charge you…then offers “credit” towards your next bill vs. providing a refunding.

Also recently updated terms of service to auto enroll you for next season/classes that was sent via email only, no other communications was sent out on the policy change. If you didn’t notice the email or opt out in the 3 day window, now you get slapped with the auto enrollment fee plus a cancellation fee if you did not want to auto-enroll.

Additionally the owner conveniently forgets to deliver team gear that has been paid in advance, then refuses to give a refund…says it takes time to re-order or the second shipment is on the way.

Finally, how is all of this possible? The owner fails to send out billing/payment invoices each month leaving you guessing on what the random...

Do not recommend. Instructor was not engaging and left our child uninspired. Really a shame at such a crucial time to instill confidence in a young child. At the end of the day this feels like a money grab in my opinion. Get as many kids signed up for this "tuition", filter them through an uninspiring routine, charge a fortune for an outfit. Our daughter said the instructor was mean and paid little attention to the children. It seems other dance studios in the area are reviewed well and presumably provide an...