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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 pop recommended for junior high school students (51–60)

FunPitbull ft. Chris Brown

Pitbull – Fun (Official Video) ft. Chris Brown

FunPitbull ft. Chris Brown

A track that fuses EDM and salsa-like beats.

It’s a collaboration between American rapper Pitbull and singer Chris Brown, released in 2015.

It was performed live at the 2015 season finale of the TV show American Idol and at the Billboard Music Awards.

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Locked AwayR. City ft. Adam Levine

R. City – Locked Away (Official Video) ft. Adam Levine

Locked AwayR. City ft. Adam Levine

R.

City, also known as Rock City and Planet VI, is an American production duo active since 2003.

This pop-reggae track, featuring vocals by Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, was released as a digital download in 2015.

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Fight SongRachel Platten

Rachel Platten – Fight Song (Official Video)

Fight SongRachel Platten

An anthem track about not giving up.

It was released in 2015 by American singer-songwriter Rachel Platten.

The track, which was used in the trailer for the TV show “Supergirl” and in a Ford commercial, became a hit around the world.

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No TypeRae Sremmurd

Rae Sremmurd – No Type (Official Video)

No TypeRae Sremmurd

Rae Sremmurd is an American hip-hop duo active since 2009.

This track was released as a digital download in 2014 and has been certified platinum in the United States.

Two remix versions have also been released, including one by American rapper Lil Wayne.

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LifestyleRich Gang ft. Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan

Rich Gang – Lifestyle (Official Music Video) ft. Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan

LifestyleRich Gang ft. Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan

A collaboration by the American hip-hop group Rich Gang and rappers Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan.

It was released as a digital download in 2014.

The track reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts and has been certified Platinum.

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