Cadance 4 ships with 24 curated playlists across 6 Extraordinary Groups series — purpose-built collections designed for therapeutic and adaptive dance programs. These playlists are delivered automatically via the hosted catalog, with no setup required.
What are Extraordinary Groups?
Extraordinary Groups are curated music collections designed for specific communities and therapeutic needs. Each series includes 4 carefully selected playlists, curated for the cognitive, rhythmic, and emotional needs of the audience.
The six series
Parkinson's Disease
Four playlists designed for Dance for Parkinson's programs:
- Big Band Jazz Era
- Classic Rock & Soul
- Modern & Pop Anthems
- Honky Tonk Stride (Country & Western)
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Four playlists designed for memory-focused dance programs:
- The Grande Ole Memories
- The Golden Era (1940s–50s)
- The Silver Screen & Soul (1960s–70s)
- The Folk & Country Revival
Autism Spectrum
Four playlists designed for neurodivergent learners:
- Junior Explorers
- Teen & Adult Groove
- Cinematic & World Rhythms
- The Bluegrass Social
Heart Health
Four playlists designed for cardiac rehabilitation and wellness programs:
- The Classical Waltz
- The Modern Ballroom
- Soft Rock & Easy Listening
- The Country Heartbeat
MS & Stroke Recovery
Four playlists designed for neurological recovery programs:
- Classic Grooves (70s–80s)
- Modern Momentum (90s–Present)
- Global & Electronic Beats
- Red Dirt Recovery
Proactive Aging
Four playlists designed for active older adults:
- Global Groove (Cultural Dance)
- The Retro Revival
- The Modern Momentum (2010s–Present)
- Silver Spurs
Why this matters
Therapeutic dance teachers often spend hours curating music for their specific populations. The Extraordinary Groups collection removes that burden. Each playlist is designed with the specific needs of the community in mind — from the tempos and rhythms that support movement, to the emotional resonance of the music itself.
These playlists are a significant competitive differentiator for Cadance. They reflect our commitment to accessibility and inclusive dance programming.
How to access them
Open Cadance 4 and navigate to Music Playlists → Cadance Resources. All 33 curated playlists, including the Extraordinary Groups collection, appear automatically. No download required — they're hosted and updated automatically.
Get started
Download Cadance 4 on the App Store and explore the Extraordinary Groups collection.