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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.

Playlist

[Latest & Classic Hits] Crowd-Pleasers! Top Western Songs Recommended for Cheer Dance
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1eastGirlfriendAvril Lavigne
GirlfriendAvril Lavigneplay_arrow
Avril Lavigne Love Competition Song
2eastAPT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Marsplay_arrow
A refreshing musical collaboration that lights up the party
3eastProblem (feat. Iggy Azalea)Ariana Grande
Problem (feat. Iggy Azalea)Ariana Grandeplay_arrow
An upbeat, high-tempo dance tr—bursting with girl power...
4eastDance The NightDua Lipa
Dance The NightDua Lipaplay_arrow
Released in May 2023, this work is a film …
5eastHey MickeySweet California
Hey MickeySweet Californiaplay_arrow
A sweet love song, energetic and bright
6eastRunaway BabyBruno Mars
Runaway BabyBruno Marsplay_arrow
Powerful vocals and a thrilling, fast-paced sound are captivating.
7eastStarshipsNicki Minaj
StarshipsNicki Minajplay_arrow
Released in 2012, this track is…
8eastPowerLittle Mix
PowerLittle Mixplay_arrow
Little Mix’s powerful female anthem
9eastVacationG.R.L.
VacationG.R.L.play_arrow
An energetic rhythm and a lively melody are impres…
10eastWe Will Rock YouQueen
We Will Rock YouQueenplay_arrow
With its powerful sound, just listening to it gives you energy…
11eastDesireCalvin Harris, Sam Smith
DesireCalvin Harris, Sam Smithplay_arrow
Beats that fill the gleaming floor and a sound that feels pleasant to the ears…
12eastShout Out to My ExLittle Mix
Shout Out to My ExLittle Mixplay_arrow
I’ll take the plunge and tell them how I feel! And with a little push on my back...
13eastCar Keys (Ayla)Alok & Ava Max
Car Keys (Ayla)Alok & Ava Maxplay_arrow
Energizing the world’s electropop scene...
14eastgreedyTate McRae
greedyTate McRaeplay_arrow
A Canadian woman who is currently attracting the most attention...
15eastAll I Do Is WinDJ Khaled
All I Do Is WinDJ Khaledplay_arrow
DJ Khaled’s deep, masculine singing voice is cool…
16eastBring Em OutT.I.
Bring Em OutT.I.play_arrow
T.I.’s aggressive hit song
17eastCheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix) [Radio Edit]OMI
Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix) [Radio Edit]OMIplay_arrow
A Jamaican artist with a unique, characterful singing voice has become popular...
18eastOne in a MillionBebe Rexha & David Guetta
One in a MillionBebe Rexha & David Guettaplay_arrow
A flair that keeps dropping hit tunes nonstop...
19east4 Minutes (feat. Justin Timberlake and Timbaland)Madonna
4 Minutes (feat. Justin Timberlake and Timbaland)Madonnaplay_arrow
When it comes to the Queen of Pop, it has to be Madonna...
20eastWild Ones (feat. Sia)Flo Rida
Wild Ones (feat. Sia)Flo Ridaplay_arrow
An energetic beat and a catchy melo...
21eastBoss B*tchDoja Cat
Boss B*tchDoja Catplay_arrow
A song that expresses Doja Cat’s confidence and strength
22eastOlder (ft. Jimmie Allen & Dixie D’Amelio)Steve Aoki
Older (ft. Jimmie Allen & Dixie D'Amelio)Steve Aokiplay_arrow
One of the most famous music producers in the world…
23eastStarsPNAU, Bebe Rexha, Ozuna
StarsPNAU, Bebe Rexha, Ozunaplay_arrow
Distinctive, rock-born vocal prowess and cutting-edge…
24eastVictoriousPanic! At The Disco
VictoriousPanic! At The Discoplay_arrow
“High Ho…” released in 2018
25eastPretty Girl (Cheat Codes x Cade Remix)Maggie Lindemann
Pretty Girl (Cheat Codes x Cade Remix)Maggie Lindemannplay_arrow
An American singer-songwriter...
26east24K MagicBruno Mars
24K MagicBruno Marsplay_arrow
Bruno, the new-generation King of Pop, …
27eastKoalaGalantis
KoalaGalantisplay_arrow
An electro unit from Sweden, Gi…
28east3Britney Spears
3Britney Spearsplay_arrow
The American pop icon, Britney...
29eastAll My LifeTiësto x FAST BOY
All My LifeTiësto x FAST BOYplay_arrow
A vibrant tempo and dynamic produ...
30eastWe Got the WorldIcona pop
We Got the WorldIcona popplay_arrow
A message that says, “Let’s celebrate freedom and youth!”
31eastCan’t Hold Us – feat. Ray DaltonMacklemore & Ryan Lewis
Can't Hold Us - feat. Ray DaltonMacklemore & Ryan Lewisplay_arrow
Mac, a hip-hop duo from Seattle…
32eastSetting FiresThe Chainsmokers
Setting FiresThe Chainsmokersplay_arrow
A clear, translucent singing voice that conveys inner strength is impres—
33eastSo Much In LoveD.O.D
So Much In LoveD.O.Dplay_arrow
Progressive house and electro house...
34eastSubstitution ft. Julian PerrettaPurple Disco Machine, Kungs
Substitution ft. Julian PerrettaPurple Disco Machine, Kungsplay_arrow
Gaining the most popularity in the house music scene…
35eastBang BangJessie J ft. Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj
Bang BangJessie J ft. Ariana Grande, Nicki Minajplay_arrow
It's an upbeat, exciting track. The video...
36eastWaka Waka (This Time for Africa)Shakira
Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)Shakiraplay_arrow
The official song of the Soccer World Cup, a masterpiece that thrilled the world
37eastBreak My HeartDua Lipa
Break My HeartDua Lipaplay_arrow
A husky voice and upbeat dance music...
38eastTouchLittle Mix
TouchLittle Mixplay_arrow
The popular British girl group, Little …
39eastRain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande
Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grandeplay_arrow
Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande sa...
40eastWe are never ever getting back togetherTaylor Swift
We are never ever getting back togetherTaylor Swiftplay_arrow
I think it's a really good song. Everyone can enjoy it...
41eastshake it offTaylor Swift
shake it offTaylor Swiftplay_arrow
It's cute, yet it also suits an intense dance...
42eastWake me upAvicii
Wake me upAviciiplay_arrow
It goes well with upbeat, bright songs, and ch…
43eastWant To Want MeJason Derulo
Want To Want MeJason Deruloplay_arrow
Derulo’s romantic pop song
44eastGet LoudCoi Leray
Get LoudCoi Lerayplay_arrow
A powerful song cheering on women athletes
45eastPump ItThe Black Eyed Peas
Pump ItThe Black Eyed Peasplay_arrow
A fusion track of electropop and surf rock
46eastWork from Home ft. Ty Dolla $ignFifth Harmony
Work from Home ft. Ty Dolla $ignFifth Harmonyplay_arrow
Fifth Harmony’s classic, the pinnacle of dance-pop.
47eastGood Luck, Babe!Chappell Roan
Good Luck, Babe!Chappell Roanplay_arrow
Expressing self-liberation through an exhilarating pop tune
48eastBeautiful People (feat. Khalid)Ed Sheeran
Beautiful People (feat. Khalid)Ed Sheeranplay_arrow
I think of California’s sunny skies and dry air...
49eastYummyJustin Bieber
YummyJustin Bieberplay_arrow
Hard to imagine from the cute boy he was at debut…
50eastBetter when I’m DancingMeghan Trainor
Better when I'm DancingMeghan Trainorplay_arrow
A catchy and adorably cute melody is so...
51eastFancy ft. Charli XCXIggy Azalea
Fancy ft. Charli XCXIggy Azaleaplay_arrow
Iggy Azalea’s commanding hit song
52eastThe NightsAvicii
The NightsAviciiplay_arrow
An exhilarating track full of positive energy
53eastI Don’t Wanna WaitDavid Guetta & OneRepublic
I Don't Wanna WaitDavid Guetta & OneRepublicplay_arrow
Collaborative electro house by Guetta and OneRepublic
54eastRaising Hell (feat. Big Freedia)Ke$ha
Raising Hell (feat. Big Freedia)Ke$haplay_arrow
A South American-style rhythm that you might hear in a soccer chant
55eastCall On MeRAYE
Call On MeRAYEplay_arrow
A British-born figure who has been attracting attention since the 2020s...
56eastSlow DownSelena Gomez
Slow DownSelena Gomezplay_arrow
A lively, fun song that's perfect for group dances with lots of people, regardless of gender.
57eastRun the World (Girls)Beyoncé
Run the World (Girls)Beyoncéplay_arrow
Singer Beyoncé, who is also synonymous with a strong woman…
58eastWaiting For LoveAvicii
Waiting For LoveAviciiplay_arrow
Sadly passed away in 2018…
59eastDUN DUNEVERGLOW
DUN DUNEVERGLOWplay_arrow
A laid-back, weighty rhythm leaves a strong impression, a h…
60eastBeauty And A Beat ft. Nicki MinajJustin Bieber
Beauty And A Beat ft. Nicki MinajJustin Bieberplay_arrow
Justin Bieber is popular in Japan as well...
61eastA Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey
A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozeyplay_arrow
A smash hit that fused country and hip-hop
62eastCut to the FeelingCarly Rae Jepsen
Cut to the FeelingCarly Rae Jepsenplay_arrow
It’s a pop song released in 2016. Myu…
63eastDon’t Start NowDua Lipa
Don't Start NowDua Lipaplay_arrow
With a funky sound, and it's mature, and...
64eastaNYwayDUCK SAUCE
aNYwayDUCK SAUCEplay_arrow
A group formed in the United States in 2009...
65eastTongue TiedMarshmello, YUNGBLUD & burakkubeā
Tongue TiedMarshmello, YUNGBLUD & burakkubeāplay_arrow
Marshme, the producer loved around the world...
66eastRampampamMinelli
RampampamMinelliplay_arrow
The Romania-born artist, Minelli sa...
67eastTimberPitbull ft. Ke$ha
TimberPitbull ft. Ke$haplay_arrow
Three consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot …
68eastLook At Her NowSelena Gomez
Look At Her NowSelena Gomezplay_arrow
A song so soft it feels like it wraps around your ears…
69eastKings & QueensAva Max
Kings & QueensAva Maxplay_arrow
Ava Max’s 2020 hit song
70eastConfidentDemi Lovato
ConfidentDemi Lovatoplay_arrow
A powerful song that sings of confidence and self-affirmation
71eastOn The Floor ft. PitbullJennifer Lopez
On The Floor ft. PitbullJennifer Lopezplay_arrow
A Latin pop dance track by Lopez and Pitbull
72eastRoarKaty Perry
RoarKaty Perryplay_arrow
A moving song about reclaiming one’s inner strength
73eastStronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson
Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)Kelly Clarksonplay_arrow
Sing of the courage to overcome adversity with a powerful beat
74eastMr RightMae Stephens, Meghan Trainor
Mr RightMae Stephens, Meghan Trainorplay_arrow
Doo-wop, which was popular in the 1950s…
75eastHips Don’t LieShakira ft. Wyclef Jean
Hips Don’t LieShakira ft. Wyclef Jeanplay_arrow
Passionate Latin beat, a masterpiece that thrilled the world
76eastIt’s My LifeBon Jovi
It's My LifeBon Joviplay_arrow
A classic that sings of the courage to live true to oneself
77east99 ProblemsJay Z
99 ProblemsJay Zplay_arrow
Grammy Award-winning song released in 2003 by Jay-Z
78eastWatch Out For ThisMajor Lazer
Watch Out For ThisMajor Lazerplay_arrow
An explosive beat track of EDM and dancehall
79eastI Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed Peas
I Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed Peasplay_arrow
The Black Eyed Peas’ worldwide hit song
80eastLevitating Featuring DaBabyDua Lipa
Levitating Featuring DaBabyDua Lipaplay_arrow
Dua Lipa's disco dance music
81eastThese Are The DaysLauren Daigle
These Are The DaysLauren Daigleplay_arrow
A genre that contains religious elements called Christian pop…
82eastIf Only ILoud Luxury x Two Friends feat. Bebe Rexha
If Only ILoud Luxury x Two Friends feat. Bebe Rexhaplay_arrow
The most active in the current dance music scene...
83eastMirrorSigrid
MirrorSigridplay_arrow
Sigrid, the singer from Norway...
84eastHere It Is (feat. Chris Brown)Flo Rida
Here It Is (feat. Chris Brown)Flo Ridaplay_arrow
It's written 'Flo Rida' and read as 'Flow Rider'...
85eastAll I Do Is Win ft. T-Pain, Ludacris, Rick Ross, Snoop DoggDJ Khaled
All I Do Is Win ft. T-Pain, Ludacris, Rick Ross, Snoop DoggDJ Khaledplay_arrow
Hip-hop classic that celebrates victory
86eastMi GenteJ Balvin, Willy William
Mi GenteJ Balvin, Willy Williamplay_arrow
A collaboration song by Balvin and William
87eastStrongerKanye West
StrongerKanye Westplay_arrow
Kanye West’s classic, an electro fusion
88eastLight it Up (feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG) (Remix)Major Lazer
Light it Up (feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG) (Remix)Major Lazerplay_arrow
Major Lazer’s dancehall fusion track
89eastMe & My GirlsFifth Harmony
Me & My GirlsFifth Harmonyplay_arrow
A supercharged, girl-power, feel-good dance tune...
90eastThat’s What I LikeBruno Mars
That's What I LikeBruno Marsplay_arrow
In Japan as well, young generations of musicians love…
91eastOne, Two Step (feat. Missy Elliott)Ciara
One, Two Step (feat. Missy Elliott)Ciaraplay_arrow
Just by knowing this song, I became a better woman...
92eastHey Mama ft Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & AfrojackDavid Guetta
Hey Mama ft Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & AfrojackDavid Guettaplay_arrow
An upbeat electro house track
93eastLip GlossLil Mama
Lip GlossLil Mamaplay_arrow
The home of hip-hop, New York, Brookl...
94eastHands To MyselfSelena Gomez
Hands To MyselfSelena Gomezplay_arrow
A former Disney-chan with a very cute round face...
95eastGood is the New BadDove Cameron, Sofia Carson, China Anne McClain
Good is the New BadDove Cameron, Sofia Carson, China Anne McClainplay_arrow
A dance-pop track released in 2015. De...
96east911Lady Gaga
911Lady Gagaplay_arrow
Lady ... released in September 2020
97eastSugarMaroon 5
SugarMaroon 5play_arrow
Even among band songs, it's not that intense, and there are many…
98eastAll About That BassMeghan Trainor
All About That BassMeghan Trainorplay_arrow
American singer-songwriter, Mega…
99eastCounting StarsOneRepublic
Counting StarsOneRepublicplay_arrow
This song gradually builds up, so it feels...
100eastHigh HopesPanic! At The Disco
High HopesPanic! At The Discoplay_arrow
A refreshing male vocal suitable for cheer dance...
101eastHappyPharrell Williams
HappyPharrell Williamsplay_arrow
An insert from the movie “Despicable Me 3”
102eastDevil (feat. Busta Rhymes, B.o.B & Neon Hitch)Cash Cash
Devil (feat. Busta Rhymes, B.o.B & Neon Hitch)Cash Cashplay_arrow
A fusion of pop-punk and hip-hop? Here you go…
103eastBang My Head (feat. Sia & Fetty Wap)David Guetta
Bang My Head (feat. Sia & Fetty Wap)David Guettaplay_arrow
Reigning at the top among EDM producers, De...
104eastRunaway (U & I)Galantis
Runaway (U & I)Galantisplay_arrow
Leading Sweden’s EDM scene, …
105eastButterBTS
ButterBTSplay_arrow
BTS’s exhilarating summer dance tune ignites massive excitement
106eastDynamiteBTS
DynamiteBTSplay_arrow
A dynamic, disco-style cheer song by BTS
107eastHot In HerreNelly
Hot In HerreNellyplay_arrow
Nelly’s 2002 smash club track
108eastMy Head & My HeartAva Max
My Head & My HeartAva Maxplay_arrow
In the genre of electro-pop, an enormous...
109eastSacrificeBebe Rexha
SacrificeBebe Rexhaplay_arrow
Gaining popularity in the dance music scene…
110eastbad guyBillie Eilish
bad guyBillie Eilishplay_arrow
A new-generation pop singer who burst onto the scene like a comet...
111eastGIRL LIKE MEBlack Eyed Peas, Shakira
GIRL LIKE MEBlack Eyed Peas, Shakiraplay_arrow
Immense popularity in the Latin music scene...
112eastGood TimeCarly Rae Jepsen
Good TimeCarly Rae Jepsenplay_arrow
A catchy, upbeat song that you can’t get out of your head after just one listen…
113eastLove AgainDua Lipa
Love AgainDua Lipaplay_arrow
With a musical style centered on house music, …
114eastBad HabitsEd Sheeran
Bad HabitsEd Sheeranplay_arrow
From 'Shape of You' to 'Perf…
115eastCAN’T STOP THE FEELING!Justin Timberlake
CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!Justin Timberlakeplay_arrow
Known for catchy, stylish R&B…
116eastHere With Me Feat. CHVRCHESMarshmello
Here With Me Feat. CHVRCHESMarshmelloplay_arrow
A house with an adorable, marshmallow-like head that leaves a strong impression...
117eastWhat makes you beautifulOne Direction
What makes you beautifulOne Directionplay_arrow
A world-renowned idol and vocalist representing the United Kingdom...
118eastSweet TalkSamantha Jade
Sweet TalkSamantha Jadeplay_arrow
Released in 2014. The title means “o…
119eastDon’t You Worry ChildSwedish House Mafia
Don’t You Worry ChildSwedish House Mafiaplay_arrow
Swedish House Mafia is a…
120eastCloser (Tokyo Remix)The Chainsmokers feat.Nitta Mackenyu
Closer (Tokyo Remix)The Chainsmokers feat.Nitta Mackenyuplay_arrow
The American music duo, The Chainsmo...
121eastBlinding LightsThe Weeknd
Blinding LightsThe Weekndplay_arrow
Currently, ‘80s synth-pop is experiencing a revival around the world…
122eastLet’s Get It StartedBlack Eyed Peas
Let's Get It StartedBlack Eyed Peasplay_arrow
An iconic song that makes you feel liberated at a party
123eastEndless SummerAlan Walker & Zak Abel
Endless SummerAlan Walker & Zak Abelplay_arrow
Norwegian producer Alan …
124eastIn the Ayer (feat. will.I.am)Flo Rida
In the Ayer (feat. will.I.am)Flo Ridaplay_arrow
Listeners are likely to tune out because of the buzzer-like sound in the intro…
125eastRumorsJake Miller
RumorsJake Millerplay_arrow
Listening to its catchy melody and lively beat...
126eastReal LoveMartin Garrix & Lloyiso
Real LoveMartin Garrix & Lloyisoplay_arrow
A producer from the Netherlands, who is also extremely popular in Japan...
127eastWork B**chBritney Spears
Work B**chBritney Spearsplay_arrow
With a cute look and a sexy singing voice, the world...
128eastLook At Me NowChris Brown
Look At Me NowChris Brownplay_arrow
This sound that’s so quintessentially hip-hop, …
129eastTiK ToKKe$ha
TiK ToKKe$haplay_arrow
Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance”…