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

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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 Pick of the Best Western Music for Cheer Dance (111–120)

GIRL LIKE MEBlack Eyed Peas, Shakira

Black Eyed Peas, Shakira – GIRL LIKE ME (Official Music Video)

GIRL LIKE MEBlack Eyed Peas, Shakira

Shakira, a female singer who enjoys immense popularity in the Latin music scene.

This collaboration with the globally popular Black Eyed Peas, known for their wide-ranging musical style, is the track “GIRL LIKE ME.” The song is a highly original work that blends 1980s synth-pop and new wave with a modern, tropical house-flavored hip-hop sound.

The music video also features dancing, so it could be interesting to incorporate some of the moves into cheer dance choreography.

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Good TimeCarly Rae Jepsen

Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen – Good Time (Official Video)

Good TimeCarly Rae Jepsen

It’s an upbeat song that sticks in your head after just one listen! Just hearing it is guaranteed to make you happy.

With lyrics that sing “Let’s have the best time,” this track is perfect for sports days and athletics festivals.

The chorus has chant-like lines that are great for cheering on the athletes! Be sure to sing it with all your might, fire up the competitors, and have the best time!

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Love AgainDua Lipa

Dua Lipa – Love Again (Official Music Video)

Love AgainDua Lipa

Dua Lipa, a UK-born singer whose house music–driven sound has earned high praise from listeners around the world.

While she has released tracks rooted in house music, her 2021 release Love Again gained popularity for a musical style that differs from her previous work, evoking the pop music of the 2000s.

Although I mentioned 2000s pop, the chorus also incorporates sounds used in 1980s synth-pop.

It’s a standout track that captures the trend of synth-pop, so be sure to check it out.

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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.

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CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake – CAN’T STOP THE FEELING! (from DreamWorks Animation’s “TROLLS”) (Official Video)

CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake, an American artist known for catchy and stylish R&B, is also active as an actor, so many of you may already know him.

Among his songs, a great recommendation for cheer dance background music is “CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!” The falsetto in the chorus is incredibly catchy and gives off a bright vibe.

Doesn’t that make it a perfect fit for cheer dance, which often uses upbeat tracks?

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