Cadance is the modern replacement for BarreNotes.
Built by the same team — redesigned for today’s dance teachers with faster workflows, clearer control, and reliable offline playback.
From BarreNotes to Cadance: same mission, modern execution.
Available exclusively on iOS
Subscription required. Pick the plan that fits you and try Cadance free for 1 month before billing starts.
Works with your existing purchased music library — no streaming subscriptions required.
- Tempo control60–200% with no pitch weirdness
- Start delaysGet in position before music starts
- Seamless repeatsLoop combinations with confidence
- Offline reliabilityYour class isn’t at the mercy of Wi‑Fi
What’s new vs BarreNotes?
Designed for modern iOS
Updated UI and faster workflows so you spend less time tapping and more time teaching.
Professional starts
Set start delays so you can get in position before the music begins.
Time management
A built‑in session timer helps you keep class moving without checking the clock.
Video guides
Quick one‑minute tutorials show the core workflows. See How To.
Why the name “Cadance”?
The product name intentionally focuses on DANCE — and it also draws from multiple meanings of cadence: rhythm, flow, and coordinated movement.
Definition of cadence
Cadence refers to a rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds in language, music, or activity. It can describe the beat or measure of rhythmical motion, such as in music or military chants.
Musical cadence
In music, a cadence marks the end of a phrase, creating a sense of resolution.
- Authentic cadence: a strong resolution, typically moving from a dominant chord (V) to the tonic (I).
- Half cadence: ends on a dominant chord, creating an incomplete feeling.
- Plagal cadence: moves from the subdominant (IV) to the tonic (I), often called the “Amen cadence.”
- Deceptive cadence: leads you to expect a resolution that does not occur.
Cadence in language
In speech, cadence supports clarity and expression — the rise, fall, and timing that make phrases land.
Military cadence
In marching, cadence refers to rhythmic chants that help maintain pace and unity of movement.
Exercise cadence
Cadence can also refer to the rhythm or tempo at which a physical exercise is performed. In activities like running, cycling, or weightlifting, cadence is often measured in beats per minute (BPM), repetitions per minute (RPM), or steps per minute (SPM). Understanding cadence helps optimize performance, enhance endurance, and reduce injury risk.
Why cadence matters for dance classes
Cadence helps define structure and emotional impact in music, improves flow in language, and supports synchronization in movement. In class, that translates into clean starts, consistent tempo, and less interruption.