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Dance music in Western pop recommended for junior high school students

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 styles recommended for junior high school students (31–40)

Guess featuring billie eilishCharli XCX

Charli xcx – Guess featuring billie eilish (official video)
Guess featuring billie eilishCharli XCX

A track where sound and heart connect through dance.

This sensual collaboration between UK-born Charli XCX and Billie Eilish weaves elements of electroclash and French house into the song.

Riding a beat reminiscent of Daft Punk, the interplay of their voices is breathtaking.

Born from the June 2024 album “Brat,” the piece also made waves with its music video.

The large amount of lingerie used during filming was donated to the support organization I Support The Girls.

With a comfortable rhythm that’s easy to use for school festivals and dance performances—and a meaningful contribution to society—the song has captured the hearts of many.

Light it Up (feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG) (Remix)Major Lazer

Major Lazer – Light it Up (feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG) (Remix) [Official 4K Music Video]
Light it Up (feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG) (Remix)Major Lazer

The dance tune delivered by Major Lazer, the US-based act, is a powerful track that exquisitely blends the cheerful vibes of Jamaican dancehall with the exhilaration of trap.

Featured on the album “Peace Is the Mission,” it was released in November 2015 and became even groovier through a collaboration with Nyla and Fuse ODG.

The music video, shot in Ghana in March 2016, also drew attention for its stunning visuals themed around traditional festivities.

As a staple dance number that can liven up school festivals and events, it continues to be loved on dance floors around the world.

MotherMeghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor – Mother (Official Music Video)
MotherMeghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor is a female singer-songwriter who has gained popularity for her distinctive style that adapts doo-wop—a genre that was trendy in the 1950s—to modern musical sensibilities.

Her songs are extremely popular on TikTok as well, so many of you may already know her.

Among her tracks, the one I especially recommend is “Mother.” Its nostalgic melody—combining catchy rhythm and adorable charm—will definitely get stuck in your head.

Oh My GodAdele

Adele – Oh My God (Official Video)
Oh My GodAdele

Adele, a female singer-songwriter who has remained at the top of the UK scene since the 2010s, continues to enjoy huge popularity.

Because she has released hit songs for so many years, even junior high school students are likely familiar with her.

Oh My God is a track she released in 2022.

When you think of Adele, you probably picture moving ballads.

However, this song pleasantly defies that image, delivering an upbeat track.

With a cool, blues-tinged vibe and a lively groove, it’s a must-listen for junior high school students who love cool songs!

7/11Beyoncé

An uptempo beat track released as a single in 2014 by the American singer Beyoncé.

It reached No.

1 on the charts in the United States and Belgium.

The music video was shot with a handcrafted visual style.

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

Hot NiggaBobby Shmurda

Bobby Shmurda – Hot N*gga (Official Music Video)
Hot NiggaBobby Shmurda

The debut single released in 2014 by American hip-hop artist Bobby Shmurda.

The music video became hugely popular among users of the social media app Vine as the “Shmoney Dance” meme.

Marvin GayeCharlie Puth ft. Meghan Trainor

Charlie Puth – Marvin Gaye ft. Meghan Trainor [Official Video]
Marvin GayeCharlie Puth ft. Meghan Trainor

A soulful pop track characterized by a hip-hop tone.

It’s the debut single by American singer Charlie Puth, released in 2015.

The song became a worldwide hit and received platinum certifications in many countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.