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It’s lit! Western dance tracks that always kill at school culture festivals

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Speaking of school festivals, dance is a classic!

So this time, we’re introducing Western dance music you can use at your school festival.

But selecting dance tracks can actually be trickier than it seems.

The main reason is that trends change so quickly.

That said, we’ve picked plenty of the latest dance tracks this time!

We’ve also included stylish, high-difficulty songs that even a dance club could use.

Be sure to check them out!

It’s here! Western dance songs that are staples for school cultural festivals (161–170)

Don’t Waste My Time (feat. Ella Mai)Usher

Usher – Don’t Waste My Time (Audio) ft. Ella Mai

Don't Waste My Time (feat. Ella Mai)Usher

The best dance music by American singer-songwriter Usher.

The handclaps in the intro could serve as a device to draw the audience in when performing a show.

Since it’s a steady, mid-tempo track, it’s more about creating a mood and dancing smoothly rather than going all-out energetic.

Partway through, it becomes a male–female twin vocal, so choreographing with a storyline along those lines would be wonderful!

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SOSOWINNER

WINNER – ‘SOSO’ M/V

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If you’re looking for orthodox K-pop dance music, “SOSO” is a great pick.

Its simple melody—typical of K-pop—makes it easy for beginners to dance to.

Adding animation-style moves in the chorus should really hype things up.

The rhythm has a nice contrast between calm and dynamic, so it suits popping and locking.

The downside is that the song isn’t very well-known, which can be a drawback for school festivals.

Aside from that, it’s extremely easy to dance to, so I recommend it.

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Naatu NaatuNTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Olivia Morris, Samuthirakani, Alison Doody, Ray Stevenson

RRR Motion Poster – Telugu | NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Olivia Morris | SS Rajamouli

Naatu NaatuNTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Olivia Morris, Samuthirakani, Alison Doody, Ray Stevenson

Watch “Naatu Naatu NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Olivia Morris, Samuthirakani, Alison Doody, Ray Stevenson” on YouTube

This work captivates with its powerful rhythm and dynamic choreography.

While depicting traditional Indian festivals and regional dances, it enchants audiences around the world with a contemporary twist.

Featured on the soundtrack of the 2022 film RRR, it drew major attention and achieved the remarkable feat of winning Best Original Song at both the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes in 2023.

The piece shines with M.

M.

Keeravaani’s brilliant composition and the electrifying performances by NTR and Ram Charan.

It’s the perfect song to fire up a cultural festival or school event—dance together and you’re sure to make wonderful memories!

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Hips Don’t Lie ft. Wyclef JeanShakira

Shakira – Hips Don’t Lie (featuring Wyclef Jean) (Official 4K Video) ft. Wyclef Jean

Hips Don't Lie ft. Wyclef JeanShakira

A dazzling dance number that fuses Latin pop and hip-hop! This captivating collaboration by Shakira from Colombia and rapper Wyclef Jean from Haiti blends salsa and cumbia rhythms.

Released in February 2006, it became a massive hit, reaching No.

1 in 55 countries worldwide.

It enthralled around 700 million viewers at the FIFA World Cup closing ceremony and was also performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in February 2020.

With its passionate rhythms and sensual dance beats, this powerful, energetic track is perfect for school festivals and dance performances.

Its dynamic melody and highly addictive sound are guaranteed to set the dance floor on fire!

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Million Dollar Bill (Freemasons Remix)Whitney Houston

Million Dollar Bill – Whitney Houston (Freemasons)

Million Dollar Bill (Freemasons Remix)Whitney Houston

It’s a remix of a song Whitney Houston released in 2009.

When you think of Whitney, she’s famous for “I Will Always Love You,” right? The original song this remix is based on isn’t that well-known, but that actually makes it feel fresh.

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