Dance Class Workshops

Check out our dance workshops for
all skill levels and ages!

Workshops are held at the Feel the Beat dance studio located inside the Charles Whitlock Recreation Center in Lakewood, CO.

Jazz Funk Workshop on 1/4/2025 with Mary Jo Lasky

Join us for MJ’s final class before she embarks on her exciting new adventure in New York! Let’s groove, move, and vibe together as we kick off the New Year in style and send her off with all the love and energy she deserves. Don’t miss this special celebration!

WHEN: Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 2-3pm
WHERE: Charles Whitlock Recreation Center, Lakewood, CO
AGE/SKILL-LEVEL: All ages, skill levels, and abilities welcome. Sign language interpretation is included.
COST: The first 5 students to register attend for FREE! Drop-in rate thereafter (discounts/scholarships available—contact us for details).

About Mary Jo (MJ):

Mary Jo (MJ) Lasky is the ‌Lead Teacher and Training & Development Manager at Feel the Beat and has been with the organization for almost 2 years. MJ began her dance career at the ripe age of 3 at Denver Dance Starz in Thornton, CO, and trained there for 14 years, both at the recreational and competitive level, in all styles. She attended the University of Northern Colorado and is also a member of Colorado’s premier tap company, Rocky Mountain Rhythm. In her second year at university, she started teaching at Loveland & Conservatory Dance as their primary tap teacher and competition choreographer. There she developed her own tap curriculum and choreographed a variety of tap groups, duets, and solos. After graduation, she moved back to Denver and started teaching at her mentor's studio, Miss Rachael’s Dance, and shortly after joined the team at Feel the Beat. MJ will continue working for Feel the Beat in New York as we look to expand Feel the Beat’s NYC presence.

Dance Instructor Mary Jo Lasky, Jazz Funk Class at Feel the Beat

8-Class Pack for $20 per class, or 16-Class Pack for $16 per class*

Single drop-in classes for $22

*You must register as a drop-in if you are using the 8-Class or 16-Class Packs punch card. 8-Class and 16-Class Pack Punch Cards are valid for 365 days after purchase date. Please view our FAQs for additional details and instructions on how to register as a drop-in and use the punch card.

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Feel the Beat instructor helping adapt a move for an adult dancer

Studio Policies

  • Students are encouraged to wear clothing that they have the freedom to move in such as leggings, leotards, tights, and other movement or athletic wear.  

    We do ask that students remove their street shoes before entering the studio. Acceptable footwear includes dance shoes, grip-socks, or sneakers.

  • Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class. Students are to wait with their guardians outside of the studio until welcomed in by an instructor. Parents are kindly asked to refrain from entering the studio during class and from any visually distracting actions. If you are going to be late to a scheduled class or group class, please call Whitlock Recreation Center to notify the teacher at (303) 987-4800 or call our main line at (303) 816-8683.

  • Cancellation fees will apply in the case of not showing up to a scheduled drop-in class or group class and/or failing to cancel in advance (2 hours prior). If you have any issues arriving on time for a schedule class or a group class, please call Whitlock Recreation Center to notify the teacher at (303) 987-4800 or call our main line at (303) 816-8683.

    Enrollment is continuous throughout the entire season unless requested to cancel prior to the first of the month.

  • Make-up class opportunities will be offered where applicable for absences.

Additional Questions?

To learn more about commonly asked questions please visit our FAQ page, or, you can email us at info@feelthebeat.dance if you have any quesitons.

Feel the Beat student smiling while she improvises.

“Feel the Beat provides an environment where all our kids can participate in the joy of dancing regardless of physical limitations.”

— Megan’s Place LLC Staff Member