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[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.

[Western Music] Recommended Western dance music for high school students (21–30)

Levitating Featuring DaBabyDua Lipa

Dua Lipa – Levitating Featuring DaBaby (Official Music Video)
Levitating Featuring DaBabyDua Lipa

This is enchanting dance music woven from a floating disco sound and a sweet, wistful vocal.

Sung by UK artist Dua Lipa, the song depicts blissful moments with a loved one through a luscious, cosmic imagery—like drifting through space.

Selected from the 2020 album “Future Nostalgia,” it was released as a single featuring rapper DaBaby.

It peaked at No.

2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the year-end chart in 2021.

The track has been featured in Morrisons’ Christmas commercial and in NBA season promotional videos.

Its glamorous disco rhythm and polished pop melody make it perfect for school festivals and dance performances—highly recommended if you want to energize a venue with an up-tempo number.

WhyAndra

Andra – Why (Official Music Video)
WhyAndra

Andra is a Romanian singer active since 2000.

She is also well known for her collaborations with many artists, including Dan Bittman and Marcel Pavel, and she won an MTV Europe Music Award in 2014.

This track was released as a single in 2016.

[Western Music] Recommended Western dance music for high school students (31–40)

EverydayAriana Grande ft. Future

Ariana Grande – Everyday (Official Video) ft. Future
EverydayAriana Grande ft. Future

A collaboration between American singer Ariana Grande and Atlanta rapper Future.

Swedish songwriter and producer Ilya Salmanzadeh worked on the production.

Released in 2017, it reached No.

3 on the New Zealand charts.

QuitCashmere Cat ft. Ariana Grande

Cashmere Cat – Quit (Lyric Video) ft. Ariana Grande
QuitCashmere Cat ft. Ariana Grande

A track included on the debut album “9,” released in 2017 by Norwegian DJ and producer Cashmere Cat.

It is a collaboration with American singer Ariana Grande.

The album reached No.

4 on the charts in New Zealand.

No ProblemChance The Rapper ft. 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne

Chance the Rapper ft. 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne – No Problem (Official Video)
No ProblemChance The Rapper ft. 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne

A collaboration by American rapper Chance the Rapper with Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz.

Released in 2016, it won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance in 2017.

The music video features appearances by DJ Khaled, Young Thug, and Boosie Badazz.

Unforgettable (Major Lazer Remix)French Montana ft. Swae Lee

French Montana – Unforgettable (Major Lazer Remix) (Audio) ft. Swae Lee
Unforgettable (Major Lazer Remix)French Montana ft. Swae Lee

A collaboration between Moroccan-American rapper French Montana and hip-hop artist Swae Lee.

The opening line is inspired by The Weeknd’s song “Wicked Games.” This version is a remix by the electronic music trio Major Lazer.

KiwiHarry Styles

A track included on the self-titled solo debut album released in 2017 by singer-songwriter and One Direction member Harry Styles.

Characterized by a rock flavor, the track sings about a classic femme fatale.