Cycle & Groove: Celebrating International Music Day with ATHLEISURE COLLECTIVE
October 1, 2024, was a night of pure energy as ATHLEISURE COLLECTIVE celebrated International Music Day in style! Our Cycle & Groove: International Music Day DJ Cycle Class was all about honoring the universal language of music with beats that transcended borders and united riders.
Every pedal stroke was a celebration, guided by our AC DJ, Joey Rodriguez & AC Coach Bri, who crafted a playlist and Cycle Class that took us on a journey across continents and genres. From Puerto Rico's reggaeton hits to the electrifying rhythms of France and beyond, we felt the power of the music to bring people together—just as Yehudi Menuhin envisioned when he established International Music Day in 1975 to instill peace and harmony across cultures.
The Ride & Playlist Highlights 🎶
Our 45-minute ride was designed to showcase music from around the world and included choreographed movements to match the beats of each song. Here are some highlights from our international setlist, complete with hand-selected moves to capture the essence of each tune:
Warm-Up: Ready For It - Taylor Swift | A smooth start with standing handwork, warming up with beats straight from Pennsylvania.
Energy Climb: Lose Yourself - Eminem | Pushing to Eminem’s classic with side-to-side leans and hovers.
Heart-Pounding Sprint: Gasolina - Daddy Yankee | We went all-out with Puerto Rico's iconic reggaeton hit, seated and riding with arm dance moves.
Global Beat: Saoko - Rosalía | We performed arms with weights, celebrating Spain’s musical edge.
Celebrated The Best Way We Know How: Applause - Lady Gaga | A mix of standing runs, claps, and repeated movements to end on a high note.
Our international playlist was specially curated to maintain an upbeat pace while allowing riders to feel the musical styles from each represented country. You can continue the groove with our full playlist on Spotify here, reliving the beats and adding some extra energy to your day!
A Look Back at the Energy & Community
As the last song played and we cooled down to Beautiful Day, we shared in the spirit of International Music Day, recognizing the role music plays in energizing our bodies and connecting us with others. We ended with cold towels, high fives, and smiles all around. It was a reminder that music moves us, both physically and emotionally, bridging diverse backgrounds and creating lasting memories.
Shoutout to lululemon for wardrobing Bri & Joey, completely complimentary!
We love how lululemon supported this event and completely wardrobed AC Coach Bri & AC DJ Joey so they can feel amazing during the entire event!! Some of the lululemon teammates even were a part of the experience. We love seeing community come together and businesses supporting each other… music, movement, and feeling good in the clothes we wear are part of ATHLEISURE COLLECTIVE & lululemon’s mission… together we go farther — let’s keep adding positivity to the world!
We’d love for you to ride with us!
Keep an eye out for more music-infused events. Whether you’re a music lover, cycle enthusiast, or simply someone looking for a fun way to stay active, we’d love to have you join our community. Until next time, let’s keep riding, grooving, and celebrating the powerful connection between music and movement! Check out our upcoming schedule here!
With love, connection, and fun,
AC
“Add Positivity To The World!”