Darryl Retter

Darryl Retter

ENTREPRENEUR, CEO MUSICWORKS UNLIMITED, PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, CHOREOGRAPHER, DANCER, DANCE EDUCATOR, MASTER TEACHER, STUDIO OWNER, DANCE TEACHER ADVOCATE, STUDIO BUSINESS STRATEGIST, SONGWRITER, AUTHOR

Darryl Retter is president and creative director of MusicWorks Unlimited ~ The Ultimate Dance Teacher Resource Company. He has empowered and supplied the “tools of the trade" needed for studio owner success and significance across the globe. Over the past four+ decades, his unwavering commitment to producing creative, age-appropriate, and exciting materials continues to elevate and inspire dancers, dance educators, and dance advocates.

Mr Retter is an esteemed industry professional and has performed in movies, sitcoms, music videos, and live performances in both Ballet and Jazz concerts. He is a respected master teacher, a teacher to teachers, and is nationally recognized by Dance Masters of America, Professional Dance Teachers Association, Joe Tremaine Conventions, Adrenaline Conventions, Dance Makers Convention, Hollywood Vibe Convention, and Hoctor’s Dance Caravan to name a few. He continues to guide and consult prominent studio owners across the US, Canada, and abroad. 

Darryl and his wife Linda operated Retters Academy of Dance in Los Angeles for over three decades. Their renowned studio received numerous regional and national accolades and acclaim, including Top 5 Dance Studios in LA. This dynamic duo has been featured in publications Dance Spirit, Dance Teacher, Dance and Fitness, and Dance Teacher Now. The Retters graced the cover of Dancer magazine in a feature spread that highlighted their undeniable influence in the dance industry. Darryl Retter produced Dance Teacher Connection (DTC), a teacher-only event providing much-needed connections, materials, products, and classes to motivate, educate and empower dance educators.

Mr Retter takes great pride in producing and/or presenting the nation's top dance educator’s works, choreography, and syllabi through his MusicWorks Company. He is honored to continue the legacy of his mentor and lifelong friend - Mr Al Gilbert. In doing so, provide the dance nation with Mr. Gilbert’s one-of-a-kind graded Tap Syllabus and his classic and timeless collection of songs and dances.

Darryl Retter is a dance teacher advocate. He knows what studio owners need to be successful. His Tap/Jazz/Lyrical Dances, Tap/Jazz/Lyrical Technique, Dance Class Plans, Business Classes, & MORE are creative, artistic, wholesome, and valuable materials and products for dance educators. Daughter Renata inspires him daily. Go Forth and Be Brilliant”.
Everything To Me by Darryl Retter is an intermediate tap dance (grade 3) for your 9-11-year-old tappers. This refreshing song...
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I’m There by Darryl Retter is a solid intermediate (grade 4) tap dance that will surely keep your audience happy!...
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One Love One World by Darryl Retter is an advanced tap piece (grade 5) with exciting tap patterns and light...
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Danceography on Jazz, Vol. 1 offers three jazz dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been "dance studio-tested" and "dance recital...
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Matter of Time by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate jazz dance for 9-11-year-olds. This song has a funky, upbeat groove....
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I Believe by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate jazz dance perfect for your 9-11year-old dancers. This song has an...
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You Get What You Give by Darryl Retter is an advanced jazz dance for your accomplished teens. This song has an aggressive...
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Danceography on Jazz, Vol. 2 offers three jazz dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been "dance studio-tested" and "dance recital...
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 Summer Fun by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate jazz dance perfect for your 9-11-year-old dancers. This is the...
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The Prowler by Darryl Retter is a intermediate jazz dance for 12-14 year old dancers. This song has a mysterious, superhero sound....
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Give It All You Got by Darryl Retter is a song filled with positive and uplifting lyrics, set to a great,...
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Danceography on Jazz, Vol. 3 offers three jazz dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been "dance studio-tested" and "dance recital...
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Everybody by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate jazz dance perfect for your 9- to 11-year-old dancers. Everybody has their unique...
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Dance From The Heart by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate jazz dance for 9- to 11-year-old dancers. Dance like no...
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 Keep Your Dreams Alive by Darryl Retter is an advanced jazz dance for teen dancers. No one has the power to...
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Danceography on Jazz, Vol. 4, offers three jazz dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been “dance studio-tested” and “dance recital...
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Bring It by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate jazz dance perfect for your 9- to 11-year-old dancers. This song is...
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Thank You by Darryl Retter is an intermediate jazz dance for your 12-14-year-old dancers. This song takes the chorus from...
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Individuacity is a pop-gospel style, high-energy song that makes you want to “raise the roof”! Simply put, it's all about your...
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Danceography on Jazz, Vol. 5, offers three jazz dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been “dance studio-tested” and “dance recital...
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Livin’ Life by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate jazz routine for your 9-11-year-old dancers. This is a fun pop song...
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Backwards by Darryl Retter is an intermediate tap dance for your 10-12-year-old tappers. This song pokes fun at those who...
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Shine On by Darryl Retter is an advanced jazz dance for your accomplished teens. The song begins with a mysterious...
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Danceography on Jazz, Vol. 6, offers three jazz dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been “dance studio-tested” and “dance recital...
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You Can Be by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate jazz routine (grade 2) for your 9-11-year-old dancers. 70 Meas....
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Dreams Come True Dance Mix by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate jazz dance for your 9-11-year-old dancers. This is...
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Gets My Groove by Darryl Retter is an advanced jazz dance for your teens. This is a sassy but serious...
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Danceography on Jazz, Vol. 7, offers three jazz dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been “dance studio-tested” and “dance recital...
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Spinnin’ Around by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate jazz dance for your 9-11-year-old students. This is one of those...
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Dance Love Sing by Darryl Retter is an intermediate jazz dance for your 12-14-year-old performers. This song is about being...
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Hot Topic by Darryl Retter is an advanced jazz piece perfect for your teens. This song has a true radio-ready...
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Happy Together by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate Jazz dance for your 9-11-year-old students. You'll recognize this song from...
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I Wish You Were Here by Darryl Retter is a solid intermediate jazz dance created for your 12-14-year-old dancers. This...
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This Time by Darryl Retter is an advanced jazz dance for your accomplished teens. A song of conviction and self-power,...
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Danceography on Lyrical, Vol. 1, offers three lyrical dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been "dance studio-tested" and "dance recital...
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In A Perfect World by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate lyrical dance for 9-11-year-olds. This is a sweet and innocent...
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Making Memories by Darryl Retter is an intermediate lyrical dance for your 11-14-year-old dancers. This is a ballad with an...
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I Quit by Darryl Retter is an advanced lyrical dance for your 14+ dancers. This is a song about turning...
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Danceography on Lyrical, Vol. 2, offers three lyrical dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been "dance studio-tested" and "dance recital...
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Just To Get To You by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate lyrical dance for your 9-11-year-old dancers. This sweet...
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My Family by Darryl Retter is an intermediate lyrical dance for your 9-11-year-old dancers. This song is about the most...
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Edge of Epiphany by Darryl Retter is an advanced lyrical dance. This piece will challenge your best lyrical dancers. Fresh...
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Danceography on Lyrical, Vol. 3, offers three lyrical dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been "dance studio-tested" and "dance recital...
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I Wanna Believe by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate lyrical dance for your 9-11-year-old dancers. This is a sweet...
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Rain by Darryl Retter is an intermediate lyrical dance for your 12-14-year-old dancers. This song has a strong message of...
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Like I Do by Darryl Retter is an advanced lyrical dance for your teens. This is an electronica/pop ballad…" If...
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Danceography on Lyrical, Vol. 4, offers three lyrical dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been "dance studio-tested" and "dance recital...
$59.00
Wonderful World is a low intermediate lyrical dance that takes a classic song and respectfully turns it into a pop ballad....
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Moment by Darryl Retter is an intermediate lyrical dance for your 12-14-year-old dancers. This is a rock ballad style song....
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Look A Little Closer is an advanced lyrical dance with a pop-rock groove. Your audience will enjoy the storyline between a...
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