Feel the Beat

Feel the Beat offers Creative Dance (Movers) and Hip Hop (Groovers) for youth, plus Hip Hop Fusion, Low-Sensory Jazz, Contemporary Fusion, and Musical Theater Jazz for adults. It also offers Weekly Classes that meet once weekly and focus on skills, technique, and choreography, Private Classes with a first class free to try, Workshops, Private Group Dance Classes, After School Dance Programs & More, and Accessible Events.

Programs

• Creative Dance (Movers) — youth · Through storytelling, games, and guided exploration, dancers learn coordination, rhythm, and confidence.
• Hip Hop (Groovers) — youth · Foundational hip hop steps, rhythm, and coordination through fun choreography and expressive movement.
• Hip Hop Fusion — adults · A dynamic mix of old-school grooves and modern hip hop styles in a supportive, inclusive space.
• Low-Sensory Jazz — adults · Jazz fundamentals in a sensory-friendly environment with softer lighting, visual schedules, and an adaptive pace.
• Contemporary Fusion — adults · Blending modern, jazz, and hip hop for musicality, storytelling, and self-expression.
• Musical Theater Jazz — adults · Jazz-inspired movement with storytelling to embody characters and build performance skills.
• Private Group Dance Classes — all ages · $140 · Held at the Charles Whitlock Recreation Center in Lakewood, CO; can be adapted for group needs.
• After School Dance Programs & More — elementary through high school age students · Adaptive dance classes for school programs such as after school camps and field trips.
• Accessible Events — all ages · Mobile flooring makes events, facilities, or concerts sound accessible and inclusive.
• Workshops — all ages · Special workshops at the Lakewood studio featuring a new dance style and focus centered around dance fundamentals, rhythm, counting, and choreography.
• Weekly Classes — all ages · weekly · $22 per class · Classes meet once weekly and focus on skills, technique, and choreography.
• Private Classes — all ages · $140 · Your first class is free to try.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Price range: $22–$140
• Current session: 2026-2027 Annual Season (Jun 8–May 22, 2027); 10-Year Anniversary (Nov 6–Nov 6, 2026)
• General schedule: Drop-in classes in 3 Colorado locations; annual season runs from June 8, 2026 through May 22, 2027; classes are offered year-round with a summer break from end of May to beginning of June.

About the provider

Feel the Beat was founded in 2016. It is a Colorado-based nonprofit and dance studio dedicated to making the experience of music and dance possible for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and disabled and nondisabled individuals. The program says it makes dance accessible and inclusive for all abilities. It has reached more than 4,500 students across Colorado and beyond and offers classes for individuals, groups, schools, and events.

All classes are adaptive. Students can try any class in their age group for free. Registration is required before attending classes, and if no one is registered a class is cancelled one hour prior to start time. Scholarships are available. Classes are booked directly through Feel the Beat.

What families say

“Feel the Beat really met all of our students’ needs and the vibrational dance floor was a hit!” — Courtney, The Joshua School

“We deeply appreciate the offerings Feel the Beat provides in our community” — Developmental Pathways

“Feel the Beat has done wonders for our child. She loved the Ballet class, and we will be back!” — FTB Parent

Last updated September 5, 2026.