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Recommended club and dance music

[Classic Song] A staple track for dance battles

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)

Get It On The FloorDMX

Get It on the Floor (Re-Recorded)
Get It On The FloorDMX

Another entry from DMX makes the ranking.

Hardcore hip-hop and breakdancing really are a perfect match.

“Get It On The Floor” is a powerful track that showcases the best of DMX.

It’s the perfect song when you want to go all-in on power moves.

The track’s beat has a very strong attack, so it also suits entries and footwork.

Definitely give it a try!

Ryo
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Planet RockAfrika Bambaataa

If you want to practice battles with a slightly eccentric track, I recommend “Planet Rock.” Although it’s beloved as an old-school classic, it’s quite a challenging song for battles.

Since it has almost no groove, you don’t need to focus too much on hitting the beats.

The track itself has a very dirty structure, so hard-hitting power moves and the like will suit it well.

Definitely give it a try.

Ryo
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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.

Ryo
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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.

Ryo
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Lose My BreathDestiny’s Child

Destiny’s Child’s hit song “Lose My Breath.” It was also a hit in Japan, so many of you may know it.

The track’s distinctive “den! den!” rhythm really stands out.

If you can keep landing your moves right on the beat with that rhythm, it feels like you could summon the winds of victory.

Since the song’s structure hardly changes, it’s suitable for beginners.

Conversely, advanced dancers might find it a bit dull due to the lack of variation.

Ryo
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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.