Standard songs for ballroom dancing. Popular and well-known tracks.

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When people hear “ballroom dance,” many tend to imagine something formal and a bit intimidating.

In reality, there aren’t many occasions in everyday life where you’d encounter a chance to show off ballroom dancing.

That said, there are surely people who enjoy it as a hobby, as well as those planning to take on ballroom dance for events or as entertainment.

So this time, we’ve put together a wide-ranging selection of popular songs frequently used for ballroom dance, spanning genres and eras.

For some tracks, we’ve also included videos showing them actually used for dancing.

Please enjoy a repertoire that adds popular music like pop to the classic standards—waltz, tango, and Latin!

Standard songs for ballroom dancing. Popular and well-known tracks (61–70)

The Second WaltzAndré Rieu

André Rieu – The Second Waltz (official video 2020)

The Second WaltzAndré Rieu

Among the works of Shostakovich, one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, the especially famous waltz is the Second Waltz from the Jazz Suite.

It is a beautiful waltz tinged with melancholy and imbued with a wistful air.

This piece became known around the world thanks to frequent concert performances by the Dutch violinist and conductor André Rieu.

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LibertangoYo-Yo Ma

Libertango

LibertangoYo-Yo Ma

[Tango] Libertango, composed by Astor Piazzolla and performed by the world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

It’s a very popular piece, having been used in commercials as well.

The video alternates between his performance and scenes of tango dancing, making it especially captivating.

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Danny BoyMatsumoto Hidehiko

Nobuo Hara and #&♭ DANNY BOY

Danny BoyMatsumoto Hidehiko

[Blues] “Danny Boy” performed by Japan’s world-renowned tenor saxophonist Hidehiko Matsumoto.

It is said that English lawyer Frederic Weatherly wrote the lyrics to fit the melody of the Irish folk tune “Londonderry Air.”

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Perhaps, Perhaps, PerhapsAndrea Bocelli

Andrea Bocelli, Caroline Campbell – Quizas Quizas Quizas (Live From Portofino / 2012)

Perhaps, Perhaps, PerhapsAndrea Bocelli

[Rumba] From a live performance in Portofino, Italy’s luxury resort destination: tenor Andrea Bocelli sings “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás.” Violinist Caroline Campbell also appears, adding to the very glamorous atmosphere.

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In conclusion

Even though dance has become more familiar in recent years, you might not often find yourself in situations where social dance is performed.

Precisely because of that, if you can smoothly show off a dance on such rare occasions, you’ll almost certainly become the star of the moment.

If you’re planning to perform as part of entertainment, consider secretly practicing with the songs featured in this article!