Recommended dance tracks. Classic dance music.
While dance music keeps evolving, there are many tracks that continue to be strongly supported.
In this article, from a dancer’s perspective, I’ll introduce the ultimate classics—tracks that sparked huge reactions and paved the way for new foundations in dance.
If you’re interested in dance, of course, but even if you’re not, I’m sure there are songs here you’ve heard before.
If you’re unsure what music to use for practice, you can’t go wrong with these tracks—so read to the end and use them as a reference!
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Recommended dance tracks. Classic dance music (41–50)
Dirty WorkAustin Mahone
It became famous because comedian Chiemi Blouson used it as the background music for her routine.
We hear it so often that our ears get used to it, but the track itself is a very cool dance tune.
In Japan, people often dance to this song, don’t they?
Recommended dance tracks: Classic dance music (51–60)
Bar Bar BarCRAYON POP
It’s a song by a Korean idol group.
The tune is extremely cute, and the dance is both fun and adorable—definitely a highlight.
If you watch the promotional video, you can fully enjoy their charming dance moves and their fun, cute outfits.
Please check it out!
Yeah×3Chris Brown
This track by popular R&B singer Chris Brown was released in December 2010 as a lead single from the album F.A.M.E.
It features an upbeat sound that blends dance-pop and Europop, lifting listeners’ spirits.
With a message of “enjoy the moment,” it reminds us to forget our daily worries and have a great time.
The music video showcases Chris Brown’s acrobatic dance moves and depicts people of various generations coming together through music and dance.
It’s a perfect song not only for parties and clubs, but also for boosting your mood at home.
Follw meE-girls
This song is by E-girls, the sister group of EXILE, and every time I watch their promotional videos, I’m amazed by their singing and dancing.
The tune of Follow Me has a melody that makes you want to start dancing right away, and just listening to it really lifts my spirits.
Dancing PonpokorinE-girls
A modern, pop-style arrangement of the timeless theme song from Chibi Maruko-chan, a national anime that virtually every Japanese person knows.
The original is great, but this version is cooler and cuter—perfect for dancing! Just hearing the intro will get you hyped.
MisterKARA
This is Mister by KARA, which was a big hit in Japan as well.
The signature move is the hip dance.
In the promotional video, besides the hip dance, the extremely cute moments of KARA and their sexy choreography are also highlights.
The song has both Korean and Japanese versions, so it’s an easy listen.
Bad RomanceLady Gaga
It’s a dance number by Lady Gaga, released as the lead single from the album The Fame Monster.
Although the content of its promotional video drew criticism, it became a massive hit.
It’s marked by a loud, anthemic chorus and a driving beat that fires up the dance floor.