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!
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Dance music in Western styles recommended for junior high school students (31–40)
Do It To It (feat. Cherish)ACRAZE
This track, crafted by Ark Rays, a DJ from New York State, USA, is designed to ignite the dance floor.
Sampling a popular R&B song from 2006 and elevating it into a modern tech-house sound, it vividly captures the exhilaration of people dancing.
Released in August 2021, the track garnered global acclaim and won Dance Song of the Year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
It was also featured in a Pepsi Wild Cherry advertising campaign and the game Fortnite, earning love from a wide audience.
It’s an excellent choice as background music for fast-paced school sports events like sprints and relays.
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
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.
BAILAR CONTIGOBlack Eyed Peas, Daddy Yankee
The Black Eyed Peas are a music group that has continued to drop numerous big tunes while collaborating with artists around the world.
Since they’re still active on the front lines, many middle schoolers may already know them.
This track, “BAILAR CONTIGO,” is their collaboration with Daddy Yankee, a leading figure in the reggaeton scene.
Its appeal lies in a lively sound that blends hip-hop and reggaeton.
Be sure to check it out.
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.