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 | 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 | 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 ...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement l Rush

    The interpretation / inspiration for the movement in this song comes from a quote by artist, Troye Sivan. He shared that “Rush” reflects his “experiences of feeling confident, free and liberated while being the most connected to the music and community surrounding him.” Push play, dance and feel ...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement l favorite

    We’re heading into summertime with steamy vibes. “favorite” gets our hips moving in preparation for a sexy cool down.

    Want to jump straight to just the Chorus with the music? Click on this timestamp: 04:22

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Slow Low

    This song is hot, hot, hot!! Jason’s lyrics paired with the sexy choreography will leave your class steamy and wanting more. Have fun with the playfulness of the song. When we allow ourselves to go there and be authentic, we can feel incredibly sexy, empowered and explore emotions that some may n...

  • Giving Meaning to the Movement | Rainbow Fam

    RAINBOW FAM by RealXman

    Our PRIDE 2024 anthem!!!

    We are celebrating PRIDE month all year long with this fun little burst of cardio! There are lots of opportunities to sing and celebrate being our authentic selves in this loud, proud, and fun track. Shake it, Pop it, and have so much fun celebra...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | I Am

    by Bebe Rexha

    This song is incredibly empowering. I would encourage everyone to read the lyrics and find moments that speak to them. The chorus reminds us that we are so many different things and it's freeing to shout them out. There are also lines in the first and second verse that really grab ...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Eyes Closed

    by Imagine Dragons

    We are channeling fire energy throughout this song. This element is tied to passion, initiative, assertiveness, and creativity. The chorus lyrics, “Lock me up inside a cage” give us an opportunity to build the movement and take up space as we break free.

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | All I Wanna Do

    by Outasight

    This song is all about fun for fun’s sake – no deep meaning here but to let go and enjoy the whimsy of it all. With permission to play we’ll celebrate all the special nuances each participant brings to the dance floor.

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Lighter

    by Galantis, David Guetta, 5 Seconds of Summer

    Enjoy the light, the fun...spring! This one is an absolute bop and a lovely way to welcome the lightness and brightness of spring into class.

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Drink Water

    by Jon Batiste (featuring Jon Bellion, Fireboy and DML)

    May this feel like a nice little "hello" for the legs and glutes, but it's not a super intense conditioning track. This one keeps it a bit lighter as we head into spring.

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Run Away Girl

    by Alice Merton
    A break down of choreography from Run Away Girl .

    The lyrics of this song look at self reflection and emotion of feeling lost, while the sound of the music provides us with an upbeat and electrifying anthem. When we add choreo to this we can find catharsis. Through music and move...

  • Give Meaning to the Movement | Alibi

    by Ellla Henderson featuring Rudimental

    This high cardio track will get your blood pumping and your heart rate up. The intensity is high, but has moments throughout the song for breath and mobility.

    Ellla Henderson brings us a sense of nostalgia by starting her song with Coolio’s classic “Gan...