Recommended Western dance music for beginners: world-famous classics and popular hits.
Dance music, always at the forefront of the scene and loved by many listeners.
When you think of dance music, you might imagine an irresistibly upbeat sound.
However, since the 2020s began, dance music has undergone a major shift.
Unlike earlier styles, moodier, more downbeat tracks have become mainstream, with refined taste being valued over sheer catchiness.
Even within what we broadly call dance music, there are many different styles—just as there are many kinds of dance, the moods of dance tracks vary widely.
Here, we’ve selected dance music that even beginners can enjoy.
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Recommended Western dance music for beginners: World-famous and popular songs (41–50)
Head & HeartJoel Corry
I want to be true to my heart more than my reason! This track by UK DJ Joel Corry explores that universal struggle and the sense of release that follows.
Featuring fellow British singer MNEK on vocals, it blends an irresistibly catchy, feel-good melody with an emotional vocal performance.
The music video contrasts a monochrome everyday life with a colorful, happy version of oneself, giving you the courage to take that first step.
Upon its July 2020 release, it spent six weeks at No.
1 on the UK charts and was later included on the album Another Friday Night, becoming a global hit.
Put it on when you want to break free from the daily grind and shine—you’re guaranteed to feel amazing!
Where Them Girls AtDavid Guetta
This is a track by world-renowned French DJ David Guetta.
Featuring star rappers Flo Rida and Nicki Minaj, it’s a dance number where shimmering synths intertwine with a powerful beat! The lyrics capture the exhilaration of a party and the straightforward desire to find someone who shines on the dance floor—guaranteed to lift your mood just by listening! Released in May 2011 as a lead single from the album “Nothing but the Beat,” it became a massive hit, reaching the top 10 in 19 countries worldwide, and was also used in the film “Despicable Me 3.” It’s perfect for getting ready to hit the club on a weekend night or for a drive!
YlwaBring the Fire
A song used in a Disney Channel drama series.
The dancers wore LEDs on their clothes, painted fluorescent makeup on their faces, and performed a mysterious dance with the lights turned off.
It can be fun to imitate them and try a unique, unconventional dance yourself.
I Want You To KnowZedd／Selena Gomez
A collaboration track between the world-renowned DJ Zedd, who visited Japan in 2016, and Selena, who also made her second visit to Japan in the same year.
It’s perfect for club music and easy for beginners to get into.
Just like Selena in the music video, we recommend letting the music take over—jump around and sway your body as you dance.
Hey MaPitbull & J Balvin ft. Camila Cabello
This song will be used in the new installment of the globally hit Hollywood car action film series, Fast & Furious.
With its passionate Latin sound, it’s sure to get anyone dancing in a hot mood.
It’s also fun to try a passionate routine like the one backup dancers perform.