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[Latest & Classic Hits] Crowd-Pleasers! Top Western Songs Recommended for Cheer Dance

Cheer dance and cheerleading during break time—often considered one of the highlights of watching sports.

In recent years, more children have been taking up cheer dance as an extracurricular activity.

By the way, did you know that cheerleading focuses mainly on acrobatic moves, while cheer dance emphasizes striking choreography without those acrobatic elements?

Despite their differences, both pair well with upbeat, bright songs.

So this time, we’ve picked out a number of classics with that kind of vibe.

They’re also great as party tunes, so be sure to check them out to the end.

[Latest & Classic Songs] Get the Crowd Pumped! A Curated Selection of Western Music Perfect for Cheer Dance (61–70)

Levitating Featuring DaBabyDua Lipa

Dua Lipa – Levitating Featuring DaBaby (Official Music Video)
Levitating Featuring DaBabyDua Lipa

This is enchanting dance music woven from a floating disco sound and a sweet, wistful vocal.

Sung by UK artist Dua Lipa, the song depicts blissful moments with a loved one through a luscious, cosmic imagery—like drifting through space.

Selected from the 2020 album “Future Nostalgia,” it was released as a single featuring rapper DaBaby.

It peaked at No.

2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the year-end chart in 2021.

The track has been featured in Morrisons’ Christmas commercial and in NBA season promotional videos.

Its glamorous disco rhythm and polished pop melody make it perfect for school festivals and dance performances—highly recommended if you want to energize a venue with an up-tempo number.

Work from Home ft. Ty Dolla $ignFifth Harmony

Fifth Harmony – Work from Home (Official Video) ft. Ty Dolla $ign
Work from Home ft. Ty Dolla $ignFifth Harmony

This is the definitive dance-pop anthem delivered by American girl group Fifth Harmony.

Rooted in R&B while deftly weaving in elements of trap and tropical house, this mid-tempo track strikes a perfect balance with its rhythmic beat and catchy melodies.

Released in February 2016 as the lead single from the album 7/27, it peaked at No.

4 on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100—an impressive feat that marked the first Top 5 entry by a girl group in a decade.

With simple yet striking dance steps and tightly synchronized five-part harmonies, it’s perfect for a school festival dance performance.

Its easy-to-dance tempo and crowd-pleasing melodic lines are sure to whip the entire venue into a frenzy.

Devil (feat. Busta Rhymes, B.o.B & Neon Hitch)Cash Cash

Cash Cash – Devil feat. Busta Rhymes, B.o.B & Neon Hitch
Devil (feat. Busta Rhymes, B.o.B & Neon Hitch)Cash Cash

A fusion of pop punk and hip-hop? This is a track called “Devils” by the American pop punk band Cash Cash, released in 2015.

It features the explosively lung-powered rapper Busta Rhymes, along with B.o.B and singer Neon Hitch.

Although it’s a collaboration between two completely different genres—band music and hip-hop—Cash Cash had already been a pop punk band that incorporated electronic elements, so it didn’t feel out of place at all.

Adding rap just pushed it even closer to hip-hop.

It’s a super catchy tune, so I bet it’ll get you dancing!

Bang My Head (feat. Sia & Fetty Wap)David Guetta

David Guetta – Bang My Head (Official Video) feat Sia & Fetty Wap
Bang My Head (feat. Sia & Fetty Wap)David Guetta

David Guetta, who reigns at the top of EDM producers.

His 2014 release “Bang My Head” is a lavish track featuring Sia—a singer known for her mysterious presence and outstanding vocal prowess—and Fetty Wap, the rapper famed for “Trap Queen.” Its polyrhythmic, dynamically swaying groove, Sia’s soaring vocals, and Fetty Wap’s smooth voice will have you moving your body before you know it!

RoarKaty Perry

Katy Perry brings us a song packed with a powerful message about rediscovering our inner strength.

Featured on her album Prism, this track from the American singer is a rousing anthem that traces the emotional journey of overcoming hardship and reclaiming one’s true self.

Set to a buoyant sound, the lyrics awaken inner courage and underscore the importance of speaking your mind with confidence.

Released in August 2013, it topped the charts in both the U.S.

and the U.K.

Beloved in the sports world as well, it was performed at the Super Bowl and used as Serena Williams’s theme song at the 2014 US Open.

It’s the perfect track when you want to move forward with confidence or boost your spirits.

DUN DUNEVERGLOW

EVERGLOW (에버글로우) – DUN DUN MV
DUN DUNEVERGLOW

This is a stylish dance track with a relaxed yet solid, striking rhythm.

It’s a song by the Korean girl group EVERGLOW, included on their mini album “REMINISCENCE,” released in 2020.

If you use it for a cheer dance routine, you’ll want to make it sharp and cool to match the feel of the music.

Be sure to reference the choreography from the music video when creating your routine.

The lyrics express the feelings of a confident woman, so practice in a way that conveys that vibe to your audience.

Bad HabitsEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits [Official Video]
Bad HabitsEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran is a British singer-songwriter who has released global smash hits like “Shape of You” and “Perfect.” When it comes to his musical style, many people probably picture pop with strong acoustic elements.

Recently, he has also been putting energy into dance music, and among those tracks, “Bad Habits” is a particularly stylish work.

The song was created with a vampire theme in mind, and its melody blends a dangerous vibe with an upbeat, danceable feel.