Recommended songs for jazz dance
A complete roundup of recommended tracks perfect for jazz dance!
We’ve picked everything from high-energy melodies to stylish grooves.
This time, we chose based on “coolness,” “sense of style,” and “ease of dancing.”
From jazz dance close to contemporary to jazz dance leaning toward animation, there’s a wide lineup of tracks to match all kinds of jazz dance styles!
If you want to stand out from the crowd, the first step is choosing a cool track.
Use this as a reference and give it a try!
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Killing MeSasha Keable, Jorja Smith
Jorja Smith is one of the most popular R&B singers in the UK.
If you keep up with UK R&B, you’ve surely heard of her.
This track, “Killing Me,” is a collaboration with fellow UK R&B singer Sasha Keable.
It’s a seductive, stylish R&B piece with an overall sense of heft and depth, making it highly compatible with dynamic jazz dance choreography.
Paint It, BlackCiara
The Rolling Stones are a rock band with worldwide popularity, and Paint It, Black is one of their signature songs.
This time, we’ve picked out a cover by R&B singer Ciara.
It features quite a strong arrangement, giving it a different vibe from the original.
In particular, the groove has been extensively reworked, making it very danceable.
Definitely give it a try!
Drôle d’époqueClara Luciani
Not only in jazz dance, but in recent years dances that foreground lyrical expression—like contemporary dance—have also gained popularity.
Among those who dance jazz, many may want to try performing in that kind of style as well.
For those people, I recommend the track “Drôle d’époque.” It’s a masterpiece by the French singer Clara Luciani, crafted in a beautiful psychedelic rock style.
BernadetteIAMX
When people think of jazz dance, many imagine dynamic moves set to glamorous background music.
It’s true that flashy tracks bring out the appeal of jazz dance, but waltz-style dark songs actually suit it as well.
IAMX’s “Bernadette” is a dark waltz that evokes a Halloween vibe, with an air of mystery and chic running throughout.
If you’re looking to dance a more unconventional style of jazz, be sure to check it out.
LeavesThe Gathering
With the emergence of a wide range of styles, recent jazz dance now allows for various kinds of expression.
If you’ve become somewhat accustomed to jazz dance, you might be interested in trying choreography to music with a different feel than usual.
For those dancers, I recommend “Leaves,” a classic by the Dutch band The Gathering.
While the track is crafted in a gothic rock style, its tone emphasizes beauty more than intensity.
It’s a perfect match for jazz dance, where dynamic choreography leaves a strong impression!