GIVE MEANING TO THE MOVEMENT

GIVE MEANING TO THE MOVEMENT

These videos come out with every single new song release. Here you will learn directly from our Oula choreographers why certain moves were chosen to help us more deeply experience the story and move it through our bodies. You can find a more in depth breakdown of our new song each week in the Intro to Oula section!

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GIVE MEANING TO THE MOVEMENT
  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Dear Me by Kesha

    Songwriter Diane Warren wrote this song about herself and says, “this song isn’t just about me though, it’s for anyone who’s ever wished they could have a conversation with their younger self and tell them no matter what they’re going through that it’s going to get better.”

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Love in Real Life by Lizzo

    Lizzo is back and she is ready to step out of the shadows. In this song she sings about making connections (in real life), even when it is hard to step out of our own “hiding."

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | SUPA GOOD!!! by Yung Gravy

    by Yung Gravy (from Dog Man)

    Our happy feet are dancing to this SUPA groovy song with a nod to the "Godfather of Soul," James Brown. Fun foodie lyrics, a "smorgasbord" of movement, and a joyful beat - we can't help but feel GOOD!!!

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Be Mine by GIO DARA

    This epic love song feels like an abundance of joy and love coursing through your body. Dance it with a person, place or thing in mind. What brings you so much happiness that you want to shout it from the highest peak? That’s the feeling we’ll share as we dance together, spreading love and light ...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Abracadabra by Lady Gaga

    "The song is about facing the challenge of life and the challenge of the night and finding the magic in it all. When you have to face the world, the people around you, your life, your unique circumstances, your unique fabric in the world. I wanted this song to be about resilience in a way the son...

  • GMTTM | Confessions by Flo Rida, ENHYPHEN, Paul Russell

    We get to flirt with each other on this song! Seeing someone that catches your eye and not being able to look away feels so good. Simple, fun moves give a lot of opportunities to look over your shoulder and make eyes at each other.

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Dance Dance by Repiet & Hogland

    Let's get ready for a party! We have lots of opportunities for connection here. Invite your participants to dance with one another, maybe through a quick wink! ;)

  • GMTTM | You Can Do Anything (MTG DA SIA) by DJ Lucas Beat, Jason Derulo, Sia

    This song’s uplifting lyrics speak to reliance, ambition, and empowerment. We can find motivation for our challenges both within class and out in the real world. Isn’t it cool how we can practice these emotions in our Oula spaces and then try them on at work, home, and anywhere else. Speaking of ...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Wake Up by Imagine Dragons

    The intensity of this song packs a punch (literally…so many punches) both physically and emotionally. It feels a bit like dancing around in a pressure cooker so let’s let off some steam! The movement is meant to be big and bold to match the sense of urgency in the message and voice of the song. W...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Troubled Waters by Alex Warren

    Artist Alex Warren gives us a powerful song about feeling lost and overwhelmed. It’s about those dark times when you feel like you can’t keep your head above water and yet you don’t want to burden anyone with your struggles. This emotional anthem is dedicated to your rawness, strength and ultimat...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | live more & love more by Cat Burns

    This song was sent to us by Stacy Hood!! Thanks, Stacy! This cool down is pretty easy peezy - I LOVE cool downs with sweeping turns. I hope you get to soak up all the Oula love through this song to go out and share it with the world!!

    This song to me is about shrugging off others' expectations s...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Hotel Party by Crash Adams ft. Daisha McBride

    "Tell the neighbors I'm sorry, it's a hotel party!" This song is an absolute bop from top to bottom! Have fun and get weird! This is higher cardio than it appears to be on the surface, but not a total killer. This one definitely brings the party!!

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Criminal by LU KALA

    The song has a retro sound with some pretty sassy lyrics. It's light and flirty, and a good song to get out of our comfort zones and into that playful Oula space.

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Easy by Jess Glynne

    The lyrics of this song are thanking someone or something for making their life “easy,” for providing space where we can be seen and heard. This song might feel like an “Ode to Oula.” So, thank you, Oula, for making life easier. Oula provides a space where we can be authentically and unapologetic...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Sugar Daddy by Devon Cole

    By Devon Cole

    "I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, can you spell it?" Yes, we can!! “Sugar Daddy” turns up the heat as we head into cardio territory. The lyrics are playful but at the same time we are stating a fact grounded in confidence, “I don't need your permission to be sexy and happy; 'Cause I make my ...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Dance With Me by Tones & I

    This gal is all about advocating for herself and voicing her wants and needs. She's spent too much time in her feels dancing alone, and now she wants someone to dance with.

    "Oh, won't you dance with me, dance with me?
    Don't wanna hear it, just feel it all alone and dancing to all of my feelings....

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Disease by Lady Gaga

    By Lady Gaga

    A little trip through Google revealed a variety of interpretations of “Disease” underscoring the song’s ability to give each of us a chance to see ourselves in it, whatever that looks like. Dancing to it feels a bit like a balancing act between control and chaos. 

    Reflecting on the...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | APT. by Rose & Bruno Mars

    This song is light, fun and flirty! The artists are singing about being attracted to one another and flirting by playing games. Give a wink and a smile to the pal next to you--flirting is encouraged! 

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Echoes by Tom Walker

    Echoes is our new Choreo Collaboration - done with the fabulous Sara Cochennet. This songs allows us to move with our feelings of love, loss and grief. Taking us out of our high cardio and into that emotional section of our playlist.

    Want to jump straight to just the Chorus with the music? Clic...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Kiss the Sky by Maren Morris

    by Maren Morris & from The Wild Robot

    Spread your wings and take flight! “Oh, my darling if you try, you just might kiss the sky.”

    In the movie, the Wild Robot (Roz) lands on a remote island and befriends the animals becoming part of their community. This beautiful song represents a turning p...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Big Girls Don’t Cry

    Part grit, part sass, part spooky. Big girls don't cry will have us feeling confident, assertive and a little sexy. "Big girls don't cry, they set your house on fire"

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Power

    By The Score

    Take up as much space as you want and yell "I'm ready for this!" You are like a battery filled with power and energy and yet there's room for even more. Whatever it is you need to tackle - this song will hype you up. It's empowering, bold, wild and rebellious. Go get 'em tiger!

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Wolves

    Get ready to show the world that the Wolves are coming for them. This song brings us to a darker place where we can explore emotions such as confidence, assertiveness, anger,  and power. Both the music and the lyrics allow us to sink deep.

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Immortal Queen

    This song evokes power, confidence, and strength. Find your inner Queen and let her shine. Be proud of who you are, what you’ve accomplished and where you are going. These lyrics remind us - we are not going anywhere, you’ll continue to see us Dominate. SLAY! You won’t forget me!