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[Winter Dance Music] A handpicked selection of popular tracks that will make you want to start dancing!

[Winter Dance Music] A handpicked selection of popular tracks that will make you want to start dancing!
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[Winter Dance Music] A handpicked selection of popular tracks that will make you want to start dancing!

Winters with harsh cold tend to make our bodies hunch up, but are there some of you who find your body moving before you know it when you’re listening to dance tracks with a comfortable tempo and groove? In this article, we’ll introduce dance music perfect for winter.

We’ve selected a variety of songs—from full-on dance numbers to chic, mellow tracks that match the winter vibe.

This winter, why not spend your days enjoying the unique atmosphere of the season along with your favorite dance music?

[Winter Dance Music] A handpicked selection of popular tracks that will make you want to dance! (1–10)

Holy Moly Holy Nightchanmina & SKY-HI

CHANMINA & SKY-HI – Holy Moly Holy Night (Official Music Video)
Holy Moly Holy Nightchanmina & SKY-HI

A track that updates a vintage big-band sound with a modern twist.

Chanmina and SKY-HI teamed up to release it as a digital single in December 2020.

The horn section and walking bass, evocative of the ’60s, are pleasing to the ear, delivering a glamorous finish perfect for a sophisticated party.

Beneath the dazzling melody, however, lie the complex emotions and ironic shades of a night spent alone, giving the song a depth that’s more than just bright.

The track is also included on SKY-HI’s album “Hachimenroppi,” where you can enjoy the pair’s exquisite back-and-forth.

Happy surprisenaniwa danshi

Naniwa Danshi – Happy Surprise [Official Music Video] YouTube ver.
Happy surprisenaniwa danshi

A winter song released in November 2022 that weaves together wintry sparkle and budding romance.

It begins with the image of two chilled hands clasping, then paints a sweet moment on a snowy street corner.

The seven members of Naniwa Danshi deliver layered choral work that warmly wraps the winter air, paired with an irresistibly danceable pop rhythm.

Selling about 517,000 copies in its first week and marking a third consecutive half‑million seller, this track is a dance number that melts hearts in the cold season.

It’s the perfect song to elevate the Christmas season with someone special, or to enliven any winter event.

Butter (Holiday Remix)BTS

[CHOREOGRAPHY] BTS (방탄소년단) ‘Butter (Holiday Remix)’ Dance Practice
Butter (Holiday Remix)BTS

A holiday-themed remix released in December 2021.

It was premiered at a Los Angeles radio station’s event, and its festive arrangement—adding jingle bells and saxophone to the original disco-pop—makes it especially appealing.

The sleigh bells sparkle, creating a glamorous winter party vibe.

With a tempo around 110 BPM, it’s easy to dance to, and coupled with BTS’s groovy performance, it’s a crowd-pleaser.

Perfect for home gatherings with friends or when you want everyone to dance at an event.

Jingle Bell Rockaespa

aespa 에스파 ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ Lyric Video
Jingle Bell Rockaespa

Released as a promotional single in November 2023, this track is a modern arrangement of a classic Christmas song that has been beloved worldwide since 1957.

With a minimalist production driven by 808 bass and layered with the members’ rap and vocals, it seamlessly blends the warmth of a traditional carol with hip, modern dance music elements.

It’s a song that elevates parties and events, matching aespa’s signature futuristic sound with the sparkling spirit of Christmas.

snow jamRin Oto

snow jam – Rin-ne (Official Music Video)
snow jamRin Oto

A winter-perfect track by Rin-ne, a rap artist from Fukuoka.

Since its release on February 19, 2020, it has gone viral on social media and even topped Spotify’s Viral Chart.

With a melody that warms the heart even in the cold season and mellow rap that sings about the small joys of everyday life, this song is sure to ease winter’s loneliness.

It also shines as dance music—packed with a charm that makes your body move even in the chilly winter.

Snow DreamSnow Man

Snow Man「Snow Dream」(Summer Paradise 2018 in TOKYO DOME CITY HALL)
Snow DreamSnow Man

A song by Snow Man first unveiled at their 2018 concert.

The piece reflects the feelings of the group, who have been active for a long time since their junior days, directly in its lyrics, and it is cherished by fans as a special work.

While it is dance music, be sure to pay attention to the lyrics as well.

If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You (Official HD Video)
If I Ain't Got YouAlicia Keys

This song, whose warmth defies the winter cold, carries a message that resonates in the heart.

Alongside Alicia Keys’s soulful piano, it celebrates the value of bonds with loved ones over material success or fame.

Included on the 2003 album The Diary of Alicia Keys, it captured the hearts of many.

Inspired by the events of 2001, the song prompts us to reflect on what truly matters in life.

It was widely used by dancers during the R&B dance boom and remains a beloved track today.

It’s a perfect song for a cold winter night spent with someone special, or for times when you want to reevaluate your connections with others.

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