Master Your Dance Class Music:
Precision Tempo, Repeats, Delays, Offline Reliability.
Since 2012, BarreNotes has been the professional standard
for dance teachers worldwide. Cadance is the major upgrade
with faster workflows, clearer control, and reliable offline playback.
Free to download. Includes a Free (fully BarreNotes compatible) tier.
Bring your own music: your Music library, local files, and Apple Music (subscription features vary by plan).
- Tempo control-50% to +100% with no pitch weirdness
- Start delaysGet in position before music starts
- Playlists & sourcesMusic library and local files
- ReliabilityYour class isn’t at the mercy of a data connection
What’s new vs BarreNotes?
Cadance includes a Free tier that’s fully BarreNotes compatible — then adds modern tools and Apple Music support as you upgrade.
Designed for modern iOS
Updated UI, faster workflows, and built-in watch support 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.
Local file support
Import local audio files via AirDrop or cloud storage for reliable offline playback in the studio.
What teachers say
Having an app like this is the next best thing to having a pianist in your ballet class.
When you use a tool for over a decade and it's always there and reliable, you sometimes take it for granted, that's what I did with BarreNotes.
When you use a tool for over a decade and it's always there and reliable, you sometimes take it for granted, that's what I did with BarreNotes.
I've had it on every music device that I've used over the past 10+ years and it went with me to teach class, run rehearsals, provide enrichment classes and facilitate community social dances.
Always simple to use, never bloated with extras that just complicated things or ads.
When my phone died and I needed to get a new device, the first thing I wanted to add was BarreNotes, but it wasn't there.
For the past year I've been trying alternatives to fill the gap and got so frustrated with other players that would be harder to navigate making teaching classes less smooth or rehearsals not as time efficient.
Some would cut off the introductions of class tracks, others had no speed controls, many didn't have a clock displaying the actual time in the app, all little things that are really important to movement professionals trying to use it as an efficient tool.
I was so thrilled to find Cadance and in my time testing it have found it to have all of the pieces of their previous app that I've come to rely on in the studio as well as some new features that are proving to be really handy.
Having an app like this is the next best thing to having a pianist in your ballet class. I have used BarreNotes since it's inception and have found it invaluable. And now we have the new, improved version, Cadance. I have been teaching for decades, since the days of cassettes (and even reel to reel!). So much class time was wasted with rewinding, tangled tapes etc. Half the time giving up because it just wasted too much time to find the track you needed. This app makes such a difference. No time wasted trying to find a particular track and of course being able to adjust the speed of the music is something I could only dream of in those days. The app is so simple and intuitive to use; no great technological knowledge required. And I think this is because it is designed by a dancer who knows what dance teachers need. Cadance gives us time to focus on what is important, the dancing and the music. I will be eternally grateful for this app.
Choose Your Path to Flawless Music
Free
BarreNotes compatible$0
High quality tempo control and core class tools for the music in your device library.
The Spark
$4.99/month or
$49.99/year
For occasional teaching. Adds: local file import, metronome, delay start, Apple Watch support.
The Artist
Most Popular$12.99/month or
$129.99/year
For regular weekly teaching. Adds: DRM‑protected music + playback of downloaded Apple Music tracks.
The Patron
Supporter$24.99/month or
$249.99/year
For pro company teachers and supporters. Adds: stream Apple Music albums & playlists without downloading.
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Paid plans are available monthly or annually, with discounted pricing for the first two months.
Available for Apple iPhone, iPad, and Watch
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.