10 Years of Feel the Beat
A Decade of Inclusive Dance, Community, and Connection
For ten years, Feel the Beat has created a space where music is not just heard—but felt.
Where movement becomes connection, and dance becomes a language everyone can experience.
Together, we’ve built a community where those who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and those with or without disabilities can feel the joy of music, express themselves freely, and belong.
Join us as we celebrate this monumental milestone of making music accessible to all.
Feel the Beat 10-Year Anniversary
When: November 6, 2026
Where: Mountain Crust, 3880 South Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 80236
More details coming soon!
Celebrate 10 Years With Us
Ten Years of Music Felt, Not Just Heard
For ten years, Feel the Beat has been built by a community that believes music should be accessible to everyone.
What started as a simple idea has grown into something much larger—creating spaces where those who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and those with or without disabilities can connect through movement, expression, and shared experience.
10 Years of Inclusive Dance
4K Students Served Each Year for the Past 3 Years!
100+ Communities Reached
2220 Classes Taught
Where We Started
Feel the Beat began with a simple observation: when music and movement were made accessible, students engaged in entirely new ways.
In 2016, founders Jari and Julia met while teaching in a multiple needs classroom. They saw firsthand how students who were often excluded came to life when given the opportunity to experience music through movement.
Recognizing the lack of inclusive programs, they set out to create something different—working alongside engineers to develop a new way for students to feel sound, not just hear it.
What started as a small idea has grown into a movement, reaching more than 4,000 students yearly across Colorado and beyond—and still growing toward a much larger vision.
Music You Can Feel
At Feel the Beat, accessibility is not an add-on—it’s where everything begins.
We developed a fully accessible vibrotactile dance floor that uses bone-conduction technology to translate sound into vibration. Instead of relying only on hearing, dancers experience music through their bodies—feeling rhythm, timing, and energy through touch.
As sound travels through the floor, it moves through the body and into the inner ear via bone conduction, allowing individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing to experience the physical dimension of sound in a completely new way.
Paired with ASL-supported instruction and adaptable teaching methods, this creates an environment where those who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and those with or without disabilities can engage in movement in a way that works for them.
Voices from Our Community
RYDER’S JOURNEY
“Traditional dance classes didn’t work for Ryder, but Feel the Beat changed everything. The support and flexibility have helped him stay engaged—and most importantly, love dancing.”
— Ryder's Parent
ALEX’S GROWTH
“Alex’s growth over the past year has been remarkable—not just in his dancing, but in his confidence. He’s become a leader in the classroom, making sure everyone feels welcome and has fun.”
— Alex's Instructor
JASMINE’S STORY
“Feel the Beat has brought so much joy into our lives. It’s a place where Jasmine can be herself, feel the music, and be surrounded by people who truly accept her.”
— Jasmine's ParentTen Years, One Beat at a Time
Over the past decade, Feel the Beat has grown from a single idea into a movement. From early classes to new locations, from small groups to a growing community, each step has been shaped by the people who show up, move together, and believe in a more inclusive world.
This is not just a timeline—it’s a reflection of moments, milestones, and the community that made them possible.
Celebrate With Us
The 10-Year Event
Join us as we celebrate ten years of movement, connection, and community.
Feel the Beat 10-Year Anniversary
Mountain Crust
3880 South Lowell Blvd.
Denver, CO 80236
November 6, 2026
This special evening will bring our community together to celebrate the past ten years, reflect on how far we’ve come, and look ahead to what’s next. Guests can enjoy activities, speakers, and meaningful moments that highlight the impact of inclusive dance.
Pizza, appetizers, and a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Accessibility is at the heart of this event, with ASL interpretation, captioning, and an inclusive environment designed to welcome all.
More details coming soon!
Help Us Reach the Next Ten Years
The next chapter of Feel the Beat depends on continued support from this community.
Your donation helps expand access to adaptive dance programs, bring inclusive movement experiences to new communities, and ensure that those who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and those with or without disabilities can continue to connect through dance.
$25 — supports one class experience
$100 — helps fund adaptive programming resources
$250+ — expands access for more students
Apply to Sponsor the Event!
This November, we're hosting our 10th Anniversary fundraising event and are offering sponsorship packages that put your brand in front of our attendees— a diverse audience of families, educators, and community advocates who care deeply about inclusion and accessibility.
What you get:
Logo placement in event emails, signage, and printed materials
Recognition from the MC on the night of the event
Social media feature across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
Post-event recap with reach and impression data
Stay Connected
Whether you join us for the event, support through a donation, or simply follow along, you are part of this community.
Stay connected to see what’s next, share the story, and continue building a more inclusive world through movement.
*Feel the Beat’s modular floor is a protected patented technology under US patent # 10858845