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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] Hype Up the Crowd! A Curated Selection of Western Songs Perfect for Cheer Dance (41–50)

Good is the New BadDove Cameron, Sofia Carson, China Anne McClain

A dance-pop song released in 2015.

It’s also featured as a soundtrack song in the Disney movie Descendants.

The lyrics capture both a girl’s cute side and her cunning side.

Being a good girl feels a bit awkward, and she kind of wants to act tough.

She’s wondering which one is cooler and which choice would make her happier.

[Latest & Classic Songs] Crowd-Pleasers! A Curated Selection of Western Music Perfect for Cheer Dance (51–60)

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.

aNYwayDUCK SAUCE

Duck Sauce – aNYway (Official Music Video) | Ministry of Sound
aNYwayDUCK SAUCE

Duck Sauce is a group formed in the United States in 2009.

This is a disco-esque, danceable track! It has a very glamorous feel, so I think it would pair perfectly with a cheerleading routine.

The song is wonderfully crafted, skillfully blending the flavors of past and present music, making it easy to get into—and it’s sure to get the audience hyped, no doubt about it.

Beautiful People (feat. Khalid)Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Beautiful People (feat. Khalid) [Official Music Video]
Beautiful People (feat. Khalid)Ed Sheeran

This refreshing track, evoking California’s sunny skies and dry air, is “Beautiful People,” released by the hugely popular singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.

In today’s world, where sharing one’s lifestyle with others on social media has become the norm, have more people grown overly concerned with how they present themselves? Through this song, Ed Sheeran urges us to reassess what it means to be ourselves.

Also not to be missed is the voice of Khalid, a rising R&B singer who was nominated in five categories at the Grammy Awards and is featured on the track!

Beauty And A Beat ft. Nicki MinajJustin Bieber

Justin Bieber — Beauty And A Beat choreography by Artem Hizhnyak | Talant Center DDC
Beauty And A Beat ft. Nicki MinajJustin Bieber

Justin Bieber is a popular artist in Japan as well, and this song is very famous, so I thought many people would know it.

It’s a fun, cool, and exciting dance number, so I figured it could be used for sports days and school athletic festivals.

I think it’s a song that can make everyone feel happy.

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?

Raising Hell (feat. Big Freedia)Ke$ha

Kesha – Raising Hell (Official Video) ft. Big Freedia
Raising Hell (feat. Big Freedia)Ke$ha

With a South American-style rhythm reminiscent of soccer chants and the powerful drive of gospel music, this feel-good track is “Raising Hell,” a collaboration between the notorious singer Kesha and Big Freedia.

The deeply resonant sub-bass, along with high-energy vocals, claps, and brass that can match its intensity, will lift your spirits! With its Latin house vibe, it’s an essential pick for cheer performances at soccer stadiums!