Frequently Asked Questions

Cadance is a dance class music app built to keep classes moving with fast access, class‑friendly controls, and reliable playback. It's the sequel to BarreNotes.

Cadance needs playback access that supports dance-specific controls such as tempo changes, repeats, countdowns, and reliable class playback. Spotify and most other streaming services do not provide third-party apps the playback rights and technical access needed for those controls. Cadance supports music in your device library, imported local files, Apple Music on supported tiers, and Syllabus material.

Streaming services are intended for personal consumption. An Apple Music subscription and/or a Cadance subscription gives you access to playback tools; it does not itself grant public-performance or studio-use rights for the music.

Those rights are a publisher and rights-holder issue, separate from the tools used to play the music. Requirements vary by territory and use, so studios and teachers should contact the relevant publisher, rights holder, or local licensing body for guidance.

Download on the App Store: Cadance. Cadance is free to download and includes Class Planning Mode with browsing, playlist editing, Teacher Notebook, and track previews. New users also receive 14 free Day Passes and 1 free Perfect Practice Pass.

Cadance combines free Class Planning Mode, flexible passes, and optional subscriptions. New users receive 14 free Day Passes and 1 free Perfect Practice Pass. A Day Pass unlocks a full teaching day; a Perfect Practice Pass keeps one selected song ready for 30 days. Day Passes never expire. See current local pricing in the App Store.

Class Planning Mode includes browsing, playlists, Teacher Notebook, sharing, search and discovery, and 15-second previews of any track. Linked music can be read, shared, and sampled by everyone; sustained playback follows the relevant pass, subscription, and music-source access rules.

The 15-second limit appears only when the track is not covered by your current subscription or other active access. For example, it can apply when you have no playback subscription, or when you try to play a DRM-protected track with a Spark subscription. A banner then tells you a Day Pass will activate in 10 seconds. Let it activate to unlock the full teaching day. Once activated, you have unrestricted access until midnight local time — no further prompts, no interruptions during class.

If you cancel activation, Cadance will not ask again during the current session. For the rest of that session, any track not covered by your current access ends at the 15-second preview limit. To activate a pass manually after cancelling, go to Settings > Day Passes > Activate a Day Pass Now.

No. Day Passes never expire. They stay in your account until you activate them, ready whenever you teach.

Yes, via iCloud. Sign into the same iCloud account on both devices and your balance, activation status, and purchase history stay in sync automatically.

33 pre-installed playlists including Hip-Hop Kids and Hip-Hop Teens, six Artist Samplers from the Cadance music creator community, five Apple Music partner playlists, and the Extraordinary Groups collection — purpose-built playlists for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's & Dementia, Autism Spectrum, Heart Health, MS & Stroke recovery, and Proactive Aging programs.

Choose Day Passes for flexible full teaching days, or a Perfect Practice Pass when one song is the focus. Spark supports regular local-music teaching; Artist adds downloaded Apple Music playback; Patron adds full Apple Music streaming, Focus Player, and Syllabus material. See current local pricing in the App Store.

Yes. A Day Pass temporarily unlocks Patron-tier access regardless of your current subscription. For example, a Spark subscriber can buy a Day Pass to access Apple Music streaming for a one-off workshop without upgrading their subscription.

That won't happen. Once a Day Pass activates, you have unrestricted access until midnight. Cadance will never interrupt a class. The only check happens at the 15-second mark on your first sustained track of the day — well before any class begins.

Cadance provides Teacher Notebook, pro tempo control, repeats, class timers, and a class-friendly interface designed for fast teaching workflows. Spark and above add advanced tools including Delay Start, Metronome, local file import, and Apple Watch support. Artist and Patron add Apple Music capabilities, while Patron includes Focus Player and Syllabus.

Teacher Notebook is a free Class Planning Mode feature for typed and handwritten notes. Add Cadance music links to your notes, share them, and sample connected tracks in context.

Syllabus is the Patron workspace for richer class material. It supports text, PDFs, images, and video alongside your music and planning workflow.

Focus Player is available to Patrons and while a Day Pass or Perfect Practice Pass is active.

No. Cadance works with music in your device library, imported local files, and Syllabus material. If you have an Apple Music subscription, Artist and Patron tiers unlock additional Apple Music capabilities (downloaded tracks and streaming, respectively).

Yes. Tempo control and repeats are core to Cadance. Deeper guides are here: How To.

Yes, this is a big improvement over BarreNotes! Push music to Cadance via AirDrop or pull it from the cloud or a shared drive. Imported local files sit alongside your device library, Apple Music on supported tiers, and Syllabus material. See How To for Cadance features guidance.

Not currently. Cadance is a native iOS/iPadOS app, optimized for Apple's audio, MusicKit, and Apple Watch integration. We're focused on delivering the best possible experience on Apple devices. Android support is not on the near-term roadmap.

iPhone and iPad running iOS/iPadOS 17 or later. Apple Watch companion support with enhanced remote control in v4. Works with Bluetooth remotes for presentation-style class control from anywhere in the studio.

Download Cadance from the App Store. You'll receive 14 free Day Passes and 1 free Perfect Practice Pass. Explore Teacher Notebook, the curated playlists, and your music library, then activate the access that fits the work you are about to do.

Your subscription continues uninterrupted with no price change. You have unrestricted access as before. The Day Pass system is an additional option for free users; existing subscribers don't need Day Passes.

Buying Day Passes, subscribing to any tier, or simply leaving a review on the App Store all help enormously. Cadance is built by a small team focused on real teaching workflows.

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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.

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.

In speech, cadence supports clarity and expression — the rise, fall, and timing that make phrases land.

In marching, cadence refers to rhythmic chants that help maintain pace and unity of movement.

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.

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.