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

BootyJennifer Lopez ft. Iggy Azalea

Jennifer Lopez – Booty ft. Iggy Azalea

BootyJennifer Lopez ft. Iggy Azalea

A collaboration by Jennifer Lopez and Iggy Azalea.

Produced with contributions from Chris Brown, Diplo, and Pitbull.

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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Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)OMI

OMI – Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix) (Official Video) [Ultra Records]

Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)OMI

OMI is a singer-songwriter from Jamaica.

His name is pronounced “Oh-mee” and comes from a nickname his father used when talking on the phone.

This track was remixed by German DJ Felix Jaehn and reached No.

1 on charts around the world.

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Come & Get ItSelena Gomez

Selena Gomez – Come & Get It

Come & Get ItSelena Gomez

A track released as a digital download in 2013 by American singer Selena Gomez.

It was performed live for the first time at the 2013 M Television Movie Awards.

The music video was inspired by Indian cinema, Bollywood.

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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.

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DNAKendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar – DNA.

DNAKendrick Lamar

A track by American rapper Kendrick Lamar, released as a digital download in 2017.

It reached the top 10 on the charts in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Portugal.

The music video features actor Don Cheadle.

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