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

Here With Me Feat. CHVRCHESMarshmello

Marshmello – Here With Me Feat. CHVRCHES (Official Music Video)
Here With Me Feat. CHVRCHESMarshmello

Here With Me, released by Marshmello—the house producer with the cute, marshmallow-headed look—as part of a charity effort, is a song that warms a lonely heart.

It features CHVRCHES, the synth-pop band from Glasgow.

The vocalist’s clear, translucent voice is highly appealing and universally welcoming.

It’s a perfect track for sports settings where people of all ages and genders come together!

What makes you beautifulOne Direction

One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful (Official Video)
What makes you beautifulOne Direction

It’s a smash hit by One Direction, the world-famous idol vocal group representing the UK.

It’s hard to imagine anyone not feeling energized after hearing this song.

It’s well known not only in Japan but around the world as an anthem for young people.

The verses and pre-chorus are relatively mid-tempo, so if you cue it from the chorus and use it as BGM, it will definitely hype up the crowd!

Sweet TalkSamantha Jade

Tokiwa University High School Cheer Dance Club 7th Performance 'Sweet Talk' @ Tokiwa Festival 2017
Sweet TalkSamantha Jade

Released in 2014.

The title means “flattery,” and it’s about a girl who’s being sweet and clingy with her boyfriend.

She softly whispers to the boyfriend by her side, wanting him to understand her feelings and what she wants.

He probably gets it, but he doesn’t easily grant her wishes, which is frustrating.

In any case, it’ll put you in an irresistibly sweet mood.

Don’t You Worry ChildSwedish House Mafia

Swedish House Mafia ft. John Martin – Don’t You Worry Child (Official Video)
Don’t You Worry ChildSwedish House Mafia

Swedish House Mafia is a dream group formed by three very famous figures in the EDM scene: Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso.

Although they sadly disbanded in 2013, they reunited in 2018 and have been touring the world again.

This track is EDM with pop elements, free of aggressive sounds, featuring a trance-like lead synth that makes it well-suited for sports.

Closer (Tokyo Remix)The Chainsmokers feat.Nitta Mackenyu

The Chainsmokers feat. Mackenyu Arata “Closer (Tokyo Remix)” (Short Video)
Closer (Tokyo Remix)The Chainsmokers feat.Nitta Mackenyu

This is a cover of a classic song by the American music duo The Chainsmokers, performed by Mackenyu Arata, who is active as an actor.

The mature, cool sound is striking, making you feel as if you’re in the city at night.

It doesn’t have the vibe of a song you sing and dance to; instead, it’s more natural—something that makes your body sway without thinking.

That’s why it’s recommended for those who want to express a new worldview through cheer dance.

But… Mackenyu Arata’s sweet vocals are irresistible…