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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 Hits] Get the Crowd Hype! A Curated Pick of Western Songs Perfect for Cheer Dance (91–100)

911Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga – 911 (Short Film)
911Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga’s iconic song “911,” released in September 2020, carries two messages.

One is the preciousness of life.

The other is that values change depending on one’s perspective.

I think you’ll understand the second message when you watch the music video.

While the song is rich in message, its melody is also highly refined, achieving a powerful sound reminiscent of Madonna’s musical style in the 1980s.

It pairs perfectly with cheer dance, so be sure to check it out.

SugarMaroon 5

Justine Badal Choreography | Sugar – Maroon 5 | @JustineBadal @Maroon5
SugarMaroon 5

Even though it’s a band song, it’s not too intense, and I felt it’s a track that many people can get into.

Even people who aren’t interested in dance can enjoy it by moving to the rhythm with choreography they come up with themselves, so I’d definitely like this song to be used.

I thought it would look cool and really hype up the crowd.

All About That BassMeghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor ❤ ‘All About That Bass’ REAL Dance Cover
All About That BassMeghan Trainor

This is the debut single released in 2014 by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor.

It’s an upbeat song that proclaims even curvy girls are attractive! Upon release, it became a hot topic worldwide and shot up the charts, ultimately reaching number one in over 20 countries.

It seems like it could work as a theme for a school sports day event… How about the bread-eating race, haha?

Counting StarsOneRepublic

OneRepublic – Counting Stars
Counting StarsOneRepublic

This song gradually builds up, and I can feel my spirits rising along with it.

When I dance to it, it really boosts my energy, so I felt like I could naturally get more and more excited and dance just like the song builds.

High HopesPanic! At The Disco

Panic! At The Disco – High Hopes (Official Video)
High HopesPanic! At The Disco

If you’re looking for a refreshing male-vocal track for cheer dance, I recommend Panic! At The Disco.

In particular, “High Hopes” has an easy-to-follow build-up and just the right tempo, which should make it easier to create choreography.

If you search on YouTube, you’ll find videos of cheer routines set to this song, so give them a look for reference.