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Dance music in Western pop recommended for junior high school students

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
With the motto “Learn the basics and enjoy putting them into practice,” I worked as a vocal coach specializing in Western music. As a teen, I questioned the idea that “Western music equals English,” and started listening to songs from around the world. Today, I devour music from over 80 countries and run a personal blog introducing tracks. I often listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. I’ll keep updating articles daily to find the one perfect song you’re looking for!

When you think of dance music, many people probably imagine upbeat, high-energy tracks.

While that kind of dance music is certainly mainstream, since the 2020s, songs with a stylish tone have also been gaining popularity.

This time, we’ve selected dance tracks that we can recommend especially to lively middle school students.

In addition to up-tempo songs, we’ll also feature downbeat, stylish pieces—so please sit back, relax, and enjoy to the end!

Dance music in Western songs recommended for junior high school students (41–50)

Where Ya AtFuture ft. Drake

Future – Where Ya At (Official Music Video) ft. Drake

Where Ya AtFuture ft. Drake

A collaboration between American rapper Future and Canadian singer-songwriter Drake.

It was released as a single in 2015.

The track became a hit in countries such as the United States, Canada, and France, and has been certified platinum in the United States.

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Chained To The RhythmKaty Perry ft. Skip Marley

Katy Perry – Chained To The Rhythm (Official) ft. Skip Marley

Chained To The RhythmKaty Perry ft. Skip Marley

A tropical disco track released by Katy Perry.

A collaboration with Skip Marley, the grandson of Bob Marley, it was first performed live at the 2017 Grammy Awards.

The music video was filmed at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.

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DOWNTOWNMacklemore & Ryan Lewis

MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS – DOWNTOWN (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

DOWNTOWNMacklemore & Ryan Lewis

A track that pays homage to the pioneers of hip-hop.

It was released in 2015 by the American hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.

It features a funky old-school beat and was performed live at the 2015 M Television Music Awards.

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Bitch I’m MadonnaMadonna ft. Nicki Minaj

Madonna – Bitch I’m Madonna (feat. Nicki Minaj) [Official Video]

Bitch I'm MadonnaMadonna ft. Nicki Minaj

A collaboration between American singer Madonna and rapper Nicki Minaj.

It’s a girl-power track released in 2015, with DJ Diplo involved in the production.

It reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts and was certified Gold in Poland.

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All Eyes On YouMeek Mill Ft. Nicki Minaj & Chris Brown

Meek Mill Ft. Nicki Minaj & Chris Brown – All Eyes On You (Official Video)

All Eyes On YouMeek Mill Ft. Nicki Minaj & Chris Brown

A collaboration between American hip-hop artist Meek Mill, rapper Nicki Minaj—who was Meek’s girlfriend at the time—and Chris Brown.

It was released as a digital download in 2015.

The track has been certified Platinum in the United States.

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