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 | Chasing Stars
This week's Conditioning track, Chasing Stars by Alesso & Marshmello (feat. James Bay) is a celebration of all of the complications of love. It's beautiful, it's hard, and when given the choice, most of us would go through all of the complications again just to feel it. There are lots of chances ...
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Give Meaning to the Movement | Where Are You Now
This week's Transition Down Where Are You Now by Lost Frequencies & Calum Scott is nostalgic, wistful, and sexy.
This song is an ode to a moment or a person that we can't forget: something that gave us those feelings that we would bottle up and keep forever if we could. It's a reminder to enjoy...
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Give Meaning to the Movement | Remember
This week's High Cardio song, Remember by Becky Hill and David Guetta captures the waves of breakup emotions. So. Many. Feelings. Moments of feeling strong and empowered, like the world is full of possibility. Then something reminds us of what was lost. Buckle up and go for the ride!
Singing lo...
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Give Meaning to the Movement | Bad Little Thing
Our new warm-up, Bad Little Thing by Noa Kirel is Sexy, confident, and carefree. The song ends with "I'm a bad little thing, and I ain't sorry, no!" It sets the tone for all of us to unapologetically take up space.
This song provides an opportunity to feel sexy and take ourselves less seriously....
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Give Meaning to the Movement | Missing Piece
This week's song, Missing Piece by Vance Joy has lots of lengthening and stretching as we cool down and close out the class.
There's a lightness and a sweetness about this song with some hints of longing. Imagine reuniting with someone you love and have dearly missed. Express that joy as you da...
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Give Meaning to the Movement | Anyone for You (Tiger Lily)
This week's song, Anyone for You (Tiger Lily) by George Ezra could easily flow into a lighthearted, playful, or lovey-dovey (yes, that's a word now, haha!) ending. Like other transition songs, this could also be used in the first section of class depending on the vibes and pairings.
The choreo ...
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Oula Modifications | Livin' for the Weekend
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Give Meaning to the Movement | Levitate
This week's song, Levitate by Neoni is going to be great for the middle or towards the end of the Cardio section.
We will want to be nice and warm before busting out those quick kicks. To move with intention and control, we want to imagine that we are kicking something or punching something.
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Give Meaning to the Movement | Levitate
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Give Meaning to the Movement | Livin for the Weekend
This week's song, "Livin' for the Weekend" by Fitz & The Tantrums has that anthem vibe. Strong, fun, confident, and here for a good time. Channel that party vibe, or imagine the big energy of a crowd at a concert. During the "Oh, ohhhh, ohhhs..." in the chorus, it could be fun to try to move as f...
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Give Meaning to the Movement | Gettin Wild
This week's song, Gettin' Wild by Silverberg (feat. Ruelle) should have us all warmed up and ready to bring the fire in the Cardio section.
When we give ourselves permission to go wild, we allow others to do the same. The clapping moment is a good time to give people a sly, "LET'S DO THIS!" look...
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Give Meaning to the Movement | Melody
This week's song, Melody by Sigala, has some excitement, some sexiness, and a "let's get this party started" vibe.
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GIve Meaning to the Movement | Lone Ranger
Lone Ranger by Rachel Platten
This song helps us recognize the things that are holding us back and creates a reframe for our fears. When we acknowledge them, we can become liberated from them and grow stronger- into a Lone Ranger. We can trust that our inner compass will lead us down our own pa... -
Give Meaning to the Movement | Sueltate
Sueltate by Sam i, Jarina De Marco, Anitta, BIA
This song is actually a great HIIT workout- as it alternates between high intensity and lower intensity. Sueltate roughly translates to "go crazy!" So own your shit, babes! True confidence means you can let go of control and still feel your own inn... -
Give Meaning to the Movement | Big Dreams
Big Dreams- The Score & FITZ
This is an uplifting, empowering conditioning song. It feels a bit anthem-y, like you would turn it on right before a job interview, a speech, a big run, or anything else that feels challening. -
Give Meaning to the Movement | My Heart Goes (La Di Da)
My Heart Goes (La Di Da)- Becky Hill & Topic
This is a super fun song to get our hearts pumping and our bodies moving. -
Give Meaning to the Movement | Love Myself
Love Myself by Andy Grammar
This is such a beautiful song, with an important message. Our hope is that as you move the message through your body, it begins to feel like truth. -
Give Meaning to the Movement | Decide to be Happy
decide to be happy by MisterWives
A beautiful, and so very human story of dark and light, the challenges of mental health and hope and hopelessness. How we can take our power back by making daily choices to find the light and the happiness in this complicated life. -
Give Meaning to the Movement | Chain My Heart
Chain My Heart -Topic & Bebe Rexha
Lots of kicking, jumping and arm movements to get that heart pumping! -
Give Meaning to the Movement | Sunshine
Sunshine by OneRepublic
There's a great optimism in this song, and also a CHOICE about what we give our attention to. Finding the sunshine, changing our focus, and taking it all one day at a time. I think we could all use a bit of this approach in these crazy times. -
Give Meaning to the Movement | This is My Show
This is My Show by UNSECRET & Liv Ash
Powerful, confident, and also a "show"- this song is great for practice owning your fabulousness! -
Give Meaning to the Movement | Shivers
Shivers by Ed Sheeran
Sexy and playful and just SO Ed Sheeran- classic hit! -
Give Meaning to the Movement | Enemy
Enemy by Imagine Dragons
This is one of those great songs that is intense both physically and emotionally. -
Give Meaning to the Choreography | Good Ones
Good Ones- Charli XCX
This is fun, sexy and playful. The moves are repetitive and simple enough to make your own. Less focus on "what is the instructor doing" and more focus on "this feels good to me."