[Western Music] Recommended Western dance music for high school students
A must-read for those who started dancing in high school or are active in a dance club!
This time, we’re introducing Western dance music recommended for high school students.
If you’re in high school, there are plenty of chances to perform—like dance club showcases or class dances at the school festival.
If you’re not sure what songs to use, or can’t come up with ideas for your setlist, be sure to read to the end!
We’ve put together powerful dance tracks that are perfect for high schoolers.
Use this as a reference to help make your high school life colorful and full of great memories.
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Back to YouLouis Tomlinson ft. Bebe Rexha, Digital Farm Animals
A collaboration by British singer-songwriter Louis Tomlinson, American singer Bebe Rexha, and British DJ Digital Farm Animals.
It’s an electropop track released in 2017 and a winner of the People’s Choice Awards.
Bounce BackBig Sean
A track that sings about learning from mistakes and rising from life’s setbacks.
It was released as a digital download in 2016 by American rapper Big Sean and was performed on the TV show Saturday Night Live in January 2017.
New RulesDua Lipa
A track about keeping your distance from a toxic relationship.
It was released in 2017 by the British singer Dua Lipa.
The music video, directed by Henry Scholfield, was filmed at The Confidante Hotel in Miami Beach.
StarshipsNicki Minaj
This upbeat dance tune, which skillfully weaves together elements of electropop and reggae, is a perfect track to energize sports days and dance events.
Released by Trinidad and Tobago–born Nicki Minaj from her album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, which dropped in April 2012, the song features a structure that starts with a guitar riff and unfolds into a catchy chorus.
Boasting stellar achievements—including winning Best Female Video at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards and earning diamond certification in the United States—this track’s electrifying sound and dynamic rhythm make it an ideal choice for group dance performances.
Annihilate – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseMetro Boomin & Swae Lee, Lil Wayne, Offset
Metro Boomin, often called the ultimate hitmaker in today’s music scene, seems to have his name on tracks that inevitably climb the charts.
In June 2023, he produced the soundtrack for the film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, titled Metro Boomin Presents Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and unsurprisingly it became a massive hit.
Annihilate is the opening track of that soundtrack, featuring an all-star lineup of Swae Lee, Lil Wayne, and Offset.
Be sure to check out the lyrics too—they directly reference elements from the movie!
Do It To It (feat. Cherish)ACRAZE
This track, crafted by Ark Rays, a DJ from New York State, USA, is designed to ignite the dance floor.
Sampling a popular R&B song from 2006 and elevating it into a modern tech-house sound, it vividly captures the exhilaration of people dancing.
Released in August 2021, the track garnered global acclaim and won Dance Song of the Year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
It was also featured in a Pepsi Wild Cherry advertising campaign and the game Fortnite, earning love from a wide audience.
It’s an excellent choice as background music for fast-paced school sports events like sprints and relays.
The NightsAvicii
This track blends powerful guitar riffs with dynamic electro-house sounds, brimming with forward-looking energy.
Created by Swedish artist Avicii, it appears on the EP “The Days / Nights EP,” released in December 2014, and carries a message about living life to the fullest.
American singer-songwriter Nicholas Furlong’s commanding vocals add even more appeal.
Featured on the soundtrack of the popular soccer video game FIFA 15, it captured the hearts of players around the world.
It’s a perfect song for school sports days and dance performances, and its exhilarating sound is sure to energize the entire venue.