Recommended club and dance music

[Classic Song] A staple track for dance battles

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.

In dance battles, the real thrill lies in improvising to the DJ’s track selection.

Within the dance battle scene, there are countless classic tunes.

This time, we’ve gathered essential anthems you can’t miss in battle scenarios!

Dance spans a wide variety of genres, and certain styles pair better with particular tracks.

While anime songs and pop tracks are used in battles nowadays, the songs we’re introducing here are relatively classic staples, so many of them may be older.

These are just a few examples, so it’s also a great idea to watch actual dance battles and discover tracks for yourself.

[Classic Songs] Dance Battle Staples (21–30)

Let Me Clear My Throat – Old School Reunion Remix ’96DJ Kool

Let Me Clear My Throat (Old School Reunion Remix ’96)

Let Me Clear My Throat - Old School Reunion Remix '96DJ Kool

If you want to dance to orthodox hip-hop, I recommend “Let Me Clear My Throat – Old School Reunion Remix ’96.” The flow is impressively high-level for its era.

For dance, it’s an ideal track with plenty of sections to hit the music and lots of moments for musicality.

The beat has a strong presence, making it easy to keep solid rhythm.

It’s a track I can recommend to both beginners and seasoned dancers.

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Rappers DelightThe Sugarhill Gang

Rapper’s Delight

Rappers DelightThe Sugarhill Gang

Rapper’s Delight is notable for its hard-hitting bassline.

It’s a classic by the Sugarhill Gang, a group every head knows.

Old-school tracks pair well with battles.

While the rhythm itself doesn’t change, a more accent-heavy section comes in around 2:50.

If you can hit the beats there, it’ll really hype the crowd.

It’s a track that gets played a lot in battles, so try to memorize it.

A timeless song that matches any dance—from your entry to power moves.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced several recommended tracks for dance battles so far. Did you find a favorite, or something you’d like to try using? There are truly many different dance genres, so what’s listed here is just a small selection. If something seems usable, be sure to explore more tracks by the same artist as well.