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Feel the Beat

5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Ballet school in Lakewood, Colorado

Free trial Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
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  • Phone (303) 816-8683
  • Website & schedule feelthebeat.dance — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 12–6 PM
Tuesday 12–6:30 PM
Wednesday 12–8:30 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 12–6 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM–12:30 AM
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Feel the Beat, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 12 mentions

“This is a great group of people who are dedicated to positively impacting the lives of children throughout the community through dance.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 18 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 3 mentions

“If you or someone you know is looking for a family friendly arts community look no further than Fell the Beat.”

From the reviews

Feel the Beat is an amazing nonprofit! The project is helping deaf and hard of hearing children learn to dance and have access to music through their sense of touch.

★★★★★ — Jamie, May 2017

Jari is an incredible person with a huge heart towards kids. Her patience, passion and energy with them is like none other. You've got to experience one of her classes for yourself.

★★★★★ — Eric, May 2017

The instructor was very knowledgeable. All the class participants happily engaged in all activities, the design of the studio really made you feel the beat and move your body

★★★★★ — Karla, May 2018

Feel the Beat dance studio is conveniently located just outside of Denver in Wheat Ridge on W 32 and Chase st. The studio has on sight parking and waiting areas for families to drop off, pick up and wait on their kiddos.

★★★★★ — Lynda, Nov 2017

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Your first ballet class at Feel the Beat

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Feel the Beat

1555 Dover St, Lakewood, CO80215

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