Frequently Asked Questions

  • Please visit the Feel the Beat website to view the schedule and register for classes. For the Summer seasons, we primarily offer classes for private groups. A new schedule is posted for the Fall season each year. Fall/Winter options generally include genres such as; jazz, hip-hop, ballet, creative movement, yoga, and more. If interested in learning more or speaking with a staff member, please email us at info@feelthebeat.dance.

  • Feel the Beat classes are presented in a total-communication format in which all instruction is presented in voiced English and sign language.

  • Feel the Beat classes are presented in a total-communication format in which all instruction is presented in voiced English and sign language.

  • YES! Any and every student is welcome at Feel the Beat! We are a dance program designed to be fully accessible to the deaf, hard of hearing, and those with disabilities, however, our dance classes are welcome and appropriate for all students. Come join our community and try a class today!

  • At Feel the Beat, we are open and willing to do what your child needs in order to be successful and safe at Feel the Beat. You can fill out any accommodations your child needs on the registration paperwork and you are welcome to call or email (303-816-8683, info@feelthebeat.dance) if you have further questions or would like to chat about options for your child! Our class instructors and volunteers all have backgrounds and specialize in working with individuals with different needs, we use a customized curriculum and sensory tools to provide the most accessible experience!

  • Our goal is to ensure we can provide an inclusive and accessible class environment for all of our students. If you and/or your child would benefit from 1 on 1 support, please contact us directly before attending a class.

  • ALL ages. Feel the Beat offers classes for students as young as 1-2 years old as well as for adults/seniors who are 65+.

  • 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. No heels on the dance floor please.

  • Class types refer to Feel the Beat’s class categorization based on an individual’s interest and/or goals for attending classes. Here are the current class types:

    Movers:

    These classes are ideal for new dancers who want to turn up and move. Discover the joy of learning dance through play in our movement-focused class. In this engaging and interactive experience, we unlock the power of play to enhance physical and cognitive development. Explore, create, and grow while having fun!

    Shakers:

    These classes are for dancers who are comfortable following instructor directions and who are interested in learning more about a specific dance style. These classes offer a vibrant environment where you’ll learn the basics of various dance forms and styles. Get ready to move, laugh, and learn as we combine playfulness with dance education in a dynamic and engaging way.

    Groovers:

    These classes are ideal for students looking to learn technique, enhance performance quality, and master choreography. Elevate your dance skills to new heights!

  • If you are interested in registering for Feel the Beat classes on a one-off basis or on a an occasional basis, then we recommend purchasing our new 8-Class Pack punch card so that you can attend classes on a drop-in basis*. Here’s how it works:

    1. Go to the class registration portal

    2. Select “8 Class Pack” at the bottom of the screen and purchase the class pack/punch cards

    3. Go to the “Register for Classes” at the bottom of the screen and select the class you’d like to register for

    4. Select drop-in dates by clicking “Pick the dates you want to drop in” and then click the box next to the class dates

    5. Select the green “Finish Registration” button on the next page and then click “I’ll bring a punch card”

    6. Click the green “Process Registration” button

    7. Upon attending class, let your instructor know you are using a punch card

    *8-Class Pack Punch Cards are valid for 365 days after purchase date.

    For any additional questions on this process and/or for assistance, please email us at info@feelthebeat.dance.

  • If you need to miss a Feel the Beat class and you have provided notice at least 24 hours in advance (contact us via email), you may attend a makeup class for free.

  • Of course! Contact us to find out more.

  • In the event of inclement weather, the team at Feel the Beat will contact you to inform you of the class cancellation either the day before, or, the morning of the scheduled class. In general, Feel the Beat follows school closures guidelines and recommendations (or, if Whitlock Recreation Center is closed due to weather we will also be closed as well). If you are concerned about the weather and/or have a question as to whether class will be held or not, feel free to contact us via email at info@feelthebeat.dance.

  • Feel the Beat ensures classes are accessible and affordable for everyone! We can either work with your service provider to obtain a waiver or, provide scholarships as needed. Please contact us with any questions regarding scholarships, additional funding, and payment plans. You can contact us by phone (303-816-8683) or via email (info@feelthebeat.dance).

  • The Feel the Beat class registration portal requires that a credit card is on file in order for you to register for classes (regardless of whether the class is free or a trial class). Please note that while the system calls it “autopay” that does not mean you will be automatically charged for a class or classes. You will only be charged for classes that you attend and/or if you do not contact us in advance to cancel a class. Please refer to the FAQ topic on our cancellation policy for details. To add a credit card to your account go to the class registration portal here: https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/feelthebeatclassportal and then select the “Account Settings” option from the “Account” menu on the top navigation bar and then select “Automatic Payments” to add your credit card.

  • Cancellation fees will apply in the case of not showing up to a scheduled weekly class or group class and/or failing to cancel in advance (group classes require at least 24 hours advance notice of cancellation, individual classes require 12 hours advance notice). If you have any issues arriving on time for a scheduled weekly class or a group class, please call Whitlock Recreation Center to notify the teacher at (303) 987-4800 and also call/text our main line at (303) 816-8683.

    If you enroll for the entire season (not a drop-in), enrollment is continuous throughout the entire season unless requested to cancel prior to the first of the month.

  • We ask parents and visitors to watch through the windows, as many of our students get distracted having parents in the room. If you have a special concern, discuss it with your child’s teacher.

  • The transducer itself has a 20-year lifespan and the Permanent Installation of the Feel the Beat flooring has an estimated lifespan of approximately 20 years, with some variability depending on several factors including frequency of use, type of use, care and maintenance of the surface including cleaning the floor and wood refinishing, etc. The Mobile Floor varies depending on frequency of use, how the floor is transported (e.g., is it protected during transport), set-up and storage procedures as well as regular care and maintenance. If reasonable procedures are followed in terms of care and maintenance and the floor stored with care and protected during transportation to and from events, the Mobile Floor should last a minimum of 10 years.

    PLEASE NOTE: The estimated lifespan of the Permanent, Semi-Permanent and Mobile Floors is meant to serve as a guideline only, lifespan will vary from client to client depending on the factors listed above.