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”.
Droppin' A Beat by Darryl Retter is a solid grade 2 Jazz dance for your 7-10 year old students. Time 2:33....
$24.50
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Droppin' A Beat by Darryl Retter is a solid grade 2...
$22.00
Greased Lightning by Darryl Retter is a grade 3 Tap dance, perfect for your 8-11 year old dancers. This fun song...
$24.50
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Greased Lightning by Darryl Retter is a grade 3 Tap dance,...
$22.00
So Cool, It's Hot by Darryl Retter is a funky jazz instrumental for your grade 1 jazz dancers. Time 2:25. Not...
$24.50
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. So Cool, It's Hot by Darryl Retter is a funky jazz...
$22.00
Chill Out by Darryl Retter is a grade 1 jazz dance for your 6-9 year old dancers. This exciting and fast...
$24.50
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Chill Out by Darryl Retter is a grade 1 jazz dance...
$22.00
Super Kid by Darryl Retter is a grade 1 Jazz for your 7-9-year-old dancers. This fun "Super Hero" character is the...
$24.50
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Super Kid by Darryl Retter is a grade 1 Jazz for your...
$22.00
What Are We Being Taught by Darryl Retter is a Beginner Lyrical Routine. This routine is a beautiful ballad about...
$24.50
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. What Are We Being Taught by Darryl Retter is a Beginner...
$22.00
Children Of The World by Darryl Retter is a beginning lyrical dance. Time 3:12. Beautiful message from the perspective of children....
$24.50
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Children Of The World by Darryl Retter is a beginning lyrical...
$22.00
Coast To Coast Medley Tap Production by Darryl Retter encompasses your grades 2,3,4 tap levels. Time: 2:53. Take a trip from...
$24.50
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Coast To Coast Medley Tap Production by Darryl Retter encompasses your...
$22.00
Forever And A Day by Darryl Retter is an intermediate lyrical dance for your 9-11 year old dancers. Time 3:06. Beautiful...
$24.50
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Forever And A Day by Darryl Retter is an intermediate lyrical...
$22.00
Yo Yo by Darryl Retter is a grade 1 Jazz dance. Perfect for your 7-9-year-old students. Time 3:00. This song is...
$24.50
Please download to a computer, not a mobile device. Yo Yo by Darryl Retter is a grade 1 Jazz dance....
$22.00