Letti Vap

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Made a threat of a charge for asking a question about a credit.

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I sent an email asking about a credit on my account since the instructor missed a class and also there is only 3 classes in Nov. I got an email saying they were going to charge me $80 for September because they didnt charge me even though I didnt even decided to register until Sept which they collected $160 for.

Why the double tuition when looking at their tuition guidelines they charge again for the last month of the program.

This company is all about money.

Watch your credit card and make disputes because this company will try everything to take your money and offer you very little customer satisfaction. Insulting to be threatened with a charge for asking about a credit on my account!

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HIMANSHU S Vlx

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| map-marker Edison, New Jersey

Resolved: Not giving my money Back even sharing Medical reasons

Updated by user Nov 24, 2024

Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with partial refund.

Original review Nov 20, 2024
Arya team, I have been following up for the last few weeks now for a refund of my money. You took $320 from me last June, but due to my daughter's medical conditions, she was not able to join.

I have shared with you the details, which you acknowledged, and gave you my Venmo account information. You told me that you would refund the amount. I have been following up every week for the last two months, and every week it's the same excuse that your team is looking into it. I have all the emails from the Arya account team, and now you have stopped responding as well.

I asked Suraj and Bhavna also, and they told me that they do not know anything. The email they provided me is the only way to connect, which does not make sense to me. I want to make everyone aware not to fall into a trap with the Arya group, as they show no concern for your situation and are only interested in making money.

Given that it's not a big amount I am asking from them, which I paid upfront, but I will take all necessary steps to get my money back, even if I have to file a complaint against them. Again, please make sure to share this with your friends and others.
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Loss:
$320
Pros:
  • No pros
Cons:
  • Keep fooling you by making excuses
  • Not good team
  • Money minded team

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Do not fall in trap of Arya team they are just making money with no good services

Ravi S Ljb

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| map-marker Parsippany, New Jersey

No Refunds

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We were fraudulently charged by them for services which were not delivered. They never cared to respond to any of our requests, either on the phone or via email.

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Loss:
$250
Pros:
  • Provide dance classes
Cons:
  • Poor schedule management
  • No refund
  • No customer services

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Save yourself these hassles by not falling for their trap. They charge the credit card for something which you do not authorise.

Anonymous
map-marker Buford, Georgia

Charging me unnecessary money even when they cancel their classes.very unprofessional behavior, enroll students but never conduct classes and do not refund your money

Enrolled for semester but they did not conduct classes as per advertised.

Charged me even when they did not conduct classes and are giving me hard time to refund my money.

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User's recommendation: Save yourself from frustration, classes are not conducted as per schedule but they continue to charge your card.

Anonymous
map-marker Nashville, Tennessee

Not worth it

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Wont stop messaging in spite of me sayin to stop. Dont understand the meaning of not interested

Angry AngryAngry

So saying again NOT INTERESTED.

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Anonymous
map-marker Springfield, Virginia

Charged my account after dropping out

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Arya dance academy charged us $500 after dropping out of course. After many attempt they are not refunding the amount. There is no one that picks up the phone call.

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User's recommendation: Dont give them the card information

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And you will never see it. They are scammers.

They owe hundreds of thousands to their investors. Instead of paying their debt, they choose to lie and run from the law..

Anonymous
map-marker Reston, Virginia

Refund is not processed yet

Arya dance academy promised to refund if we dont like the class but already took 5 months and still I havent received and they dont respond to emails oN

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And you will never see it. They are scammers.

They owe hundreds of thousands to their investors. Instead of paying their debt, they choose to lie and run from the law..

Shilpa S Xfd

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Forget about your money

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They are never going to refund your money no matter how much you try. Bad customer service - never respond to calls, emails or text.

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Loss:
$396
Pros:
  • Instructors
  • Teachers
Cons:
  • Overall company
  • Refund delay
  • Customer service

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Do not join

Reenu G
map-marker Kenosha, Wisconsin

Feedback

Arya Dance Academy - Feedback

Hello, I am a 29-year-old Christian Pentecostal, American female and an overseas resident of India. Fat shaming is never right.

Fatphobia is wrong. I was performing with Arya Dance Academy for almost six years continuously, since 2015, and it was never my intention to join in the first place. The clothing for performances was inappropriate. The clothing of the last performance I was forced to do, consisted of just a red crop top which was an Indian size large.

I'm not sure the exact size but it was so painful. I was forced to fit into the crop top, and I always had to wear spanks because there was no other way to fit into the performance outfits. The mandatory item added item for the performance was only a black pair of leggings which I brought from home, something that I wear under a skirt or dress. Arya Dance Academy International is not helpful in cultivating a body-positive behavior in students.

The supplies are limited, and they are forcing religion on students, like me, who don't want to preform at Hindu temples, Hindu religious events, and dance to Hindu music like "ganna pappa moria". These behaviors are unacceptable for me, my family, the other members, and the other community members alike.

I wish to never be a part of any Hindu events. God bless.

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Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Never go there as they are overtly religious promoting Hinduism.

Anonymous
map-marker Boston, Massachusetts

Refund

I dont still see refund check in my mailbox

They promise they willl send the check at new addressno checks yet

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Anonymous

Unable to get a refund even after dropping out of classes

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Arya Dance takes automatic payments from the customer's credit card and does not provide a refund if the child is not attending the classes. They say it's the company policy.

Also, you never get to talk to anyone on the phone number they provide for the accounts. You just get one sentenced e-mails blaming it on the company policy. Their website does not provide any contact information either to allow us to talk to a person.

It's a rip-off. They are also way overpriced compared to other Bollywood dance lessons.

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Loss:
$90

Preferred solution: Full refund

Bhavna S Pxa
map-marker Parsippany, New Jersey

Fraud

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Arya dance company is a fraud company . DO NOT JOIN them AT All !!!!

They are not refunding our money which they promised they would 4 months ago .

No one answers phones .

We spoke with Priya in NJ office 2 wks ago and she promised she will send us the check that day , but all lies . No check has come yet .

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Loss:
$450
Cons:
  • Horrible company
  • Lack of desire to issue refunds

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Beware . Do not join this

Bhavna S Xqy
map-marker Parsippany, New Jersey

No refund -

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We had signed up our child as early bird in June 2020 for fall classes and paid the entire fee for the fall semester . Arya promised to refund the entire fee if we chose to withdraw our child after first dance lesson in fall .

We decided to withdraw due to Covid 19 pandemic and called Arya and they said we will get our refund in 6 weeks and it now December 2020 and arya is not returning our phone calls . We have left them several messages .

This is a big fraud company . We made a huge mistake and have lost our money and it is not a small amount .

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Loss:
$500

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Do NOT Join . They are big frauds - Arya is big Fraud and cheaters

Anonymous
map-marker Huntsville, Alabama

Refund

No one answers the phone or return your phone calls after leaving multiple messages on their voice mail . No one from Arya NJ office responds back to your emails .

We have been trying for 4 months but no luck.

Cant believe this big international dance company operates like this by stealing your money . Its a shame !!!!

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User's recommendation: Never join Arya dance company in USA

Anonymous
map-marker Attleboro, Massachusetts

Refund

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We paid for three months aa their was a promotion going on to join.

In the second month, they changed their location which was 20 miles from our place and not feasible for us to travel. The teacher said we could apply for the refund as they changed the location.

We emailed multiple times with no response on email.

We even called three times and the last conversation was that the refund will be issued in 2 weeks. We are in 5th month and nobody responds, even the phone number we have is out of service.

Horrible customer service and you don't take anybody money like that. I would have given minus stars if that was an option

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Shalini S Hll

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Dont waste your money

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Arya Dance Academy - Dont waste your money

This is from Illinois where they have not refunded the money for one session for the last 6months. They first advertise that the student can register and pay fees upfront and then after class 1 can fill the drop out form to get full refund if they don't want to continue.

Good flexibility provided you would think. But its just a scam to have you pay upfront and then keep begging for your money. I never attended any class and has been calling them to return my money and every time they have different excuse like the checks will be issue in the order of location, when is chicago location? in 1-2 months checks should be received, nothing happens then after 2 months you call, you simply get their voicemail.

no way to talk to the management anyhow.

They simply want the customer to forget about the money. Pathetic way fo treatin he customers.

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Cons:
  • Customer service
  • Lack of desire to issue refunds
  • Refund delay

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Summary

Arya Dance Academy was created by Rupal Patel in 1998. The staff of teachers of the academy is led by such dance gurus as Kumudini Lakhia, Mrilani Sarabhai, Birju Maharaj, as well as Sarmishtha Sarkar. The dance team of Arya Dance Academy performs different styles of dance, from classical such as Kathak and Bharatnatyam, Bollywood, Indian Folk, and Filmi Fusion dances to modern classical dance which includes Jazz and Ballet. Arya Dance Academy is known to be responsible for dancers and choreography which were shown at the Bollywood Movie/Music/Fashion Awards as well as at the Unforgettable Tour since 2004.

Arya Dance Academy reviews and complaints

Arya Dance Academy is ranked 231 out of 1777 in Education category

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