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
  • GMTTM Easy

    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 l Sugar Daddy

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 & 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!

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Disco Cone

    Disco Cone refers to the traffic cone inserted into a saxophone to amplify the sound. I am a music nerd at heart, and LOVE this super funky sax line. The choreo for Disco Cone is a super fun, funky bop. Lots of opportunities for free dance and to make this one your own. Have so much fun!!

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Wait For You

    There are many incredible people in my life that live with anxiety and depression. I see them fighting those inner demons every single day. This song is a soft hug from a friend when things are tough. "Don't be afraid, you can't push me away. I will wait for you."

  • Give Meaning to the Movement l Good Luck, Babe!

    by Chappell Roan

    We’re bursting out of the gates with big feelings accompanied by some classic warm up moves – neck and shoulder rolls, gentle twisting, reaching and lengthening, and traveling combinations. There's powerful emotion in the lyrics as we feel the push and pull and the do I stay or ...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement l Treadmill

    by Knox

    It’s time to channel some 80’s awesome-ness! This playful song and movements tap into the feelings of being carefree, silly and totally rad. Been a while (or never) since you've done the Running Man move? You are not alone! I break it down here but also found this 1:30 tutorial helpful i...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | I Got Your Love

    This song is all love and light, and was choreographed for B, who embodied those qualities more than anyone. I hope this song, alongside our amazing new cool-down track, Big Big Love, has you leaving your classes with your heart just bursting with Oula love! I have felt so supported and uplifted ...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Big Big Love

    Michael Franti says: “To me this song is about the different types of love that we are all capable of in our everyday lives - love for ourselves, for our partners, our community, our friends, humanity, and for our planet. I feel it’s a message and feeling that is being lost today and is needed mo...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | MUSCLE

    MUSCLE is a vibrant and electrifying anthem that celebrates our physical prowess, confidence, and raw sensuality. The lyrics celebrate our strength and charisma, both physically and emotionally. The repeated phrase 'let me see you flex that muscle' serves as a metaphor for displaying one's inner ...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement l Espresso

    by Sabrina Carpenter

    Our Choreo Collab Winner! Thank you, Missy Carpenter, for submitting this fun song and for creating some great movement to go with it!

    Click on a timestamp to go directly to the spot you'd like:

    Meet Missy and hear what she has to say about "Espresso" 02:53
    Chorus breakdo...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement l Out of This World

    by Sean Paul & Kes

    How can we pass up a new Sean Paul song…especially as the Summer Olympics kick off? “Out of This World” is also the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 Official Anthem.

    We're channeling the feeling of being on top of the world celebrating a major accomplishment. Stand on your p...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | 2 The Moon

    by Pitbull, Ne-Yo, AFROJACK, DJ Buddha

    This cardio tracks will feel like an old school Oula Pitbull anthem! This one is easy for the brain and fun for the body!! Have fun celebrating those late summer nights that we watch turn into cool summer mornings. "So tonight, let's have some fun!" Thank y...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Love On Hold

    by Meghan Trainor featuring T-Pain

    Don't put my love on hold! This song is full of sass, and all about setting boundaries for yourself - because you deserve someone who recognizes your greatness.

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Ask & You Shall Receive

    This song is light, playful, flirty and fun - perfect for a Warm Up! Rita Ora commented in an article, “The song is full of upbeat, summery vibes and is about seizing the moment romantically, and diving straight in with that special someone.”

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Cheeky

    “Cheeky” displays a worldly club vibe where everyone is welcome not just to dance but also to flirt. The lyrics dive into the world of attraction, flirtation, teasing, and cheekiness while done in English, Spanish and Arabic. Find yourself slipping into the world of cheeky while we feel the burn ...