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”.
Danceography on Jazz, Vol. 8, offers three jazz dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been "dance studio-tested" and "dance recital tested,"...
$65.00
Danceography on Lyrical, Vol. 8, offers three lyrical dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been "dance studio-tested" and "dance recital tested," so you...
$65.00
Danceography on Tap, Vol. 8, offers three tap dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been "dance studio-tested" and "dance recital tested,"...
$65.00
Beginning Jazz Technique by Darryl Retter was created for your 7-10-year-old dancers. This technique is the perfect way to start the...
$59.00
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Beginning Jazz Technique by Darryl Retter was created for your 7-10-year-old...
$55.00
Intermediate Jazz Technique by Darryl Retter is designed for your 10-13-year-old dancers. This is a CD-DVD Bundle. In Intermediate Jazz Technique,...
$59.00
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. This is a download of the DVD/CD Bundle. Please download it...
$45.00
This is the downloadable version of the CD/DVD bundle. Please download it to the computer, not mobile device. Advanced Jazz...
$50.00
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Advanced Jazz Technique by Darryl Retter was created for your 14-year-old...
$44.99
Radio Hits brings familiarity to your dancers and your audience. 6 covered songs with choreography already set for you. Each...
$44.00
Radio Hits brings familiarity to your dancers and your audience. 6 covered songs with choreography already set for you. Each...
$39.00
Your students will enjoy the new groove of these songs, and your audience will love the songs they recognize from...
$44.00
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Your students will enjoy the new groove of these songs and...
$39.00
Beach Getaway is a collection of 6 recital-ready pieces to take you straight to the beach. The audience will feel...
$44.00
Beach Getaway is a collection of 6 recital-ready pieces to take you straight to the beach. The audience will feel...
$39.00
Make your escape to the beach with this collection of 6 recital-ready dances. Bring your audience along! They will love...
$44.00
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Make your escape to the beach with this collection of 6...
$39.00
Swing Time sets the stage with a 1920s vibe. The audience will love the classic swing rhythms, and you will...
$44.00
Swing Time sets the stage with a 1920s vibe. The audience will love the classic swing rhythms, and you will...
$31.99
Swing Time, Vol. 2 takes the energy from the ’30s & ’40s to offer an upbeat and exciting collection of songs...
$44.00
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Swing Time, Vol. 2 takes the energy from the ’30s &...
$39.00
Compilation Vol. 1 Bundle Sale
Bundles are available as download only. Please download to computer, not mobile device. Compilation Vol 1 Bundle is a collection...
$114.16 $179.94
Compilation Vol. 2 Bundle Sale
Bundles are available as download only. Please download to computer, not mobile device. Compilation Vol 2 Bundle is a collection...
$114.16 $179.94
Danceography on Tap, Vol. 1 by Darryl Retter, offers three tap dances. Everything has been "dance studio-tested" and "dance recital...
$59.00
I’m A Kid (And I Like It) by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate tap dance (grade 3). This dance...
$22.00
Montego Bay by Darryl Retter is an intermediate (gr 4) tap dance for 11-13-year-old tappers. This song has a reggae-pop vibe that brings...
$22.00
GetUpOffaDatThang by Darryl Retter is an advanced tap dance (Gr 5) for your 14+ tappers. This is a hard-driving percussion...
$22.00
Danceography on Tap, Vol. 2 by Darryl Retter, offers three tap dances. Everything has been "dance studio-tested" and "dance recital...
$59.00
My Dancin’ Shoes by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate tap dance (grade 3) for your 9-11-year-old students and adult...
$22.00
Live For Now by Darryl Retter is an intermediate tap dance (grade 4) perfect for your 12-14-year-old students. This song...
$22.00
Try To Keep Up With Me by Darryl Retter is an advanced tap dance (grade 6) perfect for your 15+...
$22.00
Danceography on Tap, Vol. 3, offers three tap dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been "dance studio-tested" and "dance recital...
$59.00
That's OK With Me by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate tap dance (grade 3) for your 9-11-year-old students and...
$22.00
Let's Just Get Along by Darryl Retter is an intermediate tap dance (Gr 4) with an electro-swing style. This will have your...
$22.00
Plant A Seed by Darryl Retter is an advanced tap dance (grade 5-6) for your teen tappers. This song tells...
$22.00
Danceography on Tap, Vol. 4, offers three tap dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been "dance studio-tested" and "dance recital...
$59.00
Happy Happy Song by Darryl Retter is a grade 3 tap dance (low intermediate level) for your 9-11-year-old students. This...
$22.00
Singing In The Rain by Darryl Retter is a low int to solid int tap production (grades 3 and 4.)...
$22.00
Get Your Rhythm On by Darryl Retter is an advanced tap dance (grade 5-6) for your tappers with fast feet!...
$22.00
Danceography on Tap, Vol. 5, offers three tap dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been "dance studio-tested" and "dance recital tested,"...
$59.00
Game of Fun by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate tap dance (grade 3) for your 9-11-year-old students and adult...
$22.00
For Once In My Life by Darryl Retter is an intermediate tap dance (grade 4) for your 12-14-year-old tappers. You...
$22.00
Drip Drop by Darryl Retter is an advanced tap dance (Grade 5-6). This chillaxed original track has superb acoustic guitar...
$22.00
Danceography on Tap, Vol. 6, offers three tap dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been "dance studio-tested" and "dance recital...
$59.00
When I Rule The World by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate tap dance (grade 3) for your 9-11-year-old tappers....
$22.00
Cool Day by Darryl Retter is a solid intermediate tap dance (grade 4) for your 12-14-year-old tappers. This music has...
$22.00
Bridge Over Troubled Waters by Darryl Retter is an advanced tap dance (grade 6-7). This is a classic song from...
$22.00
Danceography on Tap, Vol. 7, offers three tap dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been “dance studio-tested” and “dance recital...
$59.00
Miles of Smiles by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate tap dance (grade 3) for your 9-11-year-old tappers. This fun...
$22.00
Change by Darryl Retter is an intermediate tap dance (grade 4) that will offer fun and challenging tap patterns for...
$22.00