Standard songs for ballroom dancing. Popular and well-known tracks.
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!
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Standard songs for ballroom dancing. Popular and famous tracks (41–50)
Johnny B. GoodeChuck Berry
A song that remains extremely popular as a jive tune is Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B.
Goode.” Released in 1958, this rock ’n’ roll standard has been covered by many top musicians, including Jimi Hendrix and Prince, and is considered a classic.
Standard songs for ballroom dance. Popular and well-known tracks (51–60)
Begin the BeguineĀtī Shō to kare no ōkesutora
[Jive] “Begin the Beguine” performed by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra.
It’s a piece Cole Porter wrote for the Broadway musical Jubilee.
Artie Shaw’s clarinet playing is wonderfully light.
Tico-TicoGusutābo Dudameru shiki, Yētebori Kōkyō Gakudan
[Samba] This is “Tico-Tico,” conducted by Gustavo Dudamel and performed by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra of Sweden.
It was composed by the Brazilian composer Zequinha de Abreu.
It would be amazing to dance with such a magnificent orchestra backing you.
The Path of Suzukake (Tree)Suzuki Shōji to Rizumu Ēsu
[Jive] The jazz clarinetist Shoji Suzuki and the Rhythm Aces perform “Suzukake no Michi.” The song, with lyrics by Takao Saeki and music by Yukihiko Haida, was originally in 3/4 time, but Shoji Suzuki added a 4/4 jazz arrangement, and it became a recorded hit performed with the Rhythm Aces.
Que Sera, SeraDoris Day
The bright, gently soothing melody of “Que Sera, Sera” is also famous as a standard waltz number for ballroom dancing.
This song was the theme of Alfred Hitchcock’s American film “The Man Who Knew Too Much,” and became a huge hit sung by Doris Day.
A-TrainDuke Ellington & His orchestra
[Quickstep] The opening theme for jazz composer and pianist Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington and his orchestra, Take the ‘A’ Train.
It is a work by pianist and composer-arranger Billy Strayhorn.
La CumparsitaKomatsu Ryōta & Orukesuta Tipika
[Tango] “La Cumparsita” performed by bandoneon player Ryota Komatsu and his ensemble Orquesta Típica.
A work by Uruguay’s Gerardo Hernán Matos Rodríguez.
It is a representative piece of Argentine tango.