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”.
Look A Little Closer is an advanced lyrical dance with a pop-rock groove. Your audience will enjoy the storyline between a...
$22.00
Danceography on Lyrical, Vol. 5, offers three lyrical dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been "dance studio-tested" and "dance recital...
$59.00
 If You Believe In You by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate lyrical routine for your 9- to 11-year-old dancers....
$22.00
Everything Changes by Darryl Retter is an intermediate lyrical dance for your 11-13-year-old dancers. This song shows that change is...
$22.00
Fly by Darryl Retter is an advanced lyrical piece for your teen dancers. This song opens with amazing and intricate piano work...
$22.00
Danceography on Lyrical, Vol. 6, offers three lyrical dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been "dance studio-tested" and "dance recital...
$59.00
When I Find My Voice by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate lyrical routine for your 9- to 11-year-old dancers....
$22.00
I Know by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate lyrical dance for your 9-11-year-old students. This is a haunting yet...
$22.00
Conversations In My Mind by Darryl Retter is an advanced lyrical dance. This story is about working through rough times...
$22.00
Danceography on Lyrical, Vol. 7, offers three lyrical dances by Darryl Retter. Everything has been "dance studio-tested" and "dance recital...
$59.00
The Journey by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate lyrical dance for your 9-11-year-old dancers. This song has a gentle...
$22.00
Visions of Hope by Darryl Retter is a solid intermediate lyrical for your 12-14-year-old dancers. This song includes the voices...
$22.00
Just For One Day by Darryl Retter is an advanced lyrical for your accomplished teens. The song is about courage...
$22.00
Hero by Darryl Retter is a low intermediate lyrical dance created for your 9-11-year-old dancers. This is a beautiful story...
$22.00
Age of Rebellion by Darryl Retter is an intermediate lyrical dance for your 12-14-year-old students. This is a heavily orchestrated...
$22.00
Letting Go by Darryl Retter is an advanced lyrical piece that your teen dancers will love. This song has a...
$22.00
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device.   Beats & Rhythms by Darryl Retter offers a collection of...
$22.50
Beats & Rhythms by Darryl Retter offers a collection of percussion tracks that you can use for your creativity. Across the...
$25.00
High Energy Percussion by Darryl Retter offers 13 instrumentals for your tap and jazz classes and combos. This collection offers percussion-heavy...
$25.00
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. High Energy Percussion by Darryl Retter offers 13 instrumentals for your...
$22.50
Percussion Music for Jazz or Tap offers 10 tracks of percussive music you can use for fun tap combos or great...
$25.00
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Percussion Music for Jazz or Tap offers 10 tracks of percussive...
$24.50
Tap Trax for Across-The-Floor by Darryl Retter is an Intelligently laid-out playlist that offers ascending speeds for your tap classes. (Track...
$25.00
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Tap Trax for Across-The-Floor by Darryl Retter is an Intelligently laid-out...
$24.50
Jazz Trax for Across The Floor by Darryl Retter is an Intelligently laid-out playlist of songs in ascending speeds for...
$25.00
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Jazz Trax for Across The Floor by Darryl Retter is an...
$24.50
Lyrical Trax for Across The Floor by Darryl Retter is an Intelligently laid-out playlist of songs in ascending speeds for your lyrical...
$25.00
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Lyrical Trax for Across The Floor by Darryl Retter is an...
$24.50
Early Elementary Starter Pack Sale
Please download it to a computer, not a mobile device. Bundles are available as download only. Designed to introduce you...
$107.43 $167.87
Dancing Nursery Rhymes by Al Gilbert and Darryl Retter includes some of the most recognizable songs from our childhood…with a twist....
$44.00
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Dancing Nursery Rhymes by Al Gilbert and Darryl Retter includes some of...
$39.00
Jazz Routines for the Young Dancer, Vol. 1 by Darryl Retter, offers eight dances for your pre-level and beginner jazz students....
$44.00
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device Jazz Routines for the Young Dancer, Vol. 1 by Darryl Retter, offers...
$39.00
Low Intermediate Starter Pack Sale
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Bundles are available as download only. Designed to introduce you to...
$107.77 $168.41
My Favorite Routines, Vol. 2 by Darryl Retter brings you some of his favorite dances perfect for your recital. This time, Darryl...
$50.00
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. My Favorite Routines, Vol. 2 by Darryl Retter brings you some...
$44.99
Bear Hug, My Heart. Grade 1 Jazz by Darryl Retter, Time 2:37. A nice "feel good" beginning jazz routine. (Written...
$24.50
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Bear Hug My Heart by Darryl Retter is a grade 1...
$22.00
Life by Darryl Retter is a Grade 1 Jazz Routine. This routine has a great Rock & Roll feel. Great...
$24.50
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Life by Darryl Retter is a Grade 1 Jazz Routine. This...
$22.00
Hot Jazz by Darryl Retter is an Intermediate/Advanced Jazz dance for your 11-15 year old dancers. Time 2:45. This dance is hot!...
$24.50
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Hot Jazz by Darryl Retter is an Intermediate/Advanced Jazz jazz dance...
$22.00
Gold Tipped Wings by Darryl Retter is a Grade 1 Jazz Routine. This routine is has fun moves and uplifting lyrics....
$24.50
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Gold Tipped Wings by Darryl Retter is a Grade 1 Jazz...
$22.00
Dream Your Dream by Darryl Retter is a grade 2 Jazz dance for your 9-11 year old dancers. Time 2:30....
$24.50
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device.   Dream Your Dream by Darryl Retter is a grade 2...
$22.00
Be The Best by Darryl Retter is a grade 1 Jazz dance for your 7-10 year old students. Time 2:24....
$24.50
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Be The Best by Darryl Retter is a grade 1 Jazz...
$22.00
New Generation by Darryl Retter is a solid grade 2 Jazz dance created for your 7-10 year old dancers. Time...
$24.50
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. New Generation by Darryl Retter is a solid grade 2 Jazz...
$22.00