Dance songs are energetic and rhythmic tracks designed to get the crowd moving on the dance floor. From catchy beats to lyrics that keep us tapping our toes, these iconic tracks have endured for generations.
Madonna’s timeless dance classic ‘Vogue’ remains popular across generations, captivating audiences with its captivating beats and emotive vocals.
Dancing on My Own by Robyn
This international hit for single ladies has broken records worldwide since it was released in 2020. An infectious dance track featuring a catchy chorus and dynamic dance moves, it is perfect for parties or simply dancing around your living room!
Robyn wrote an uplifting song of heartbreak and longing on her 2010 album Body Talk, Pt. 1. With its pulsing synths and open honesty of its message, this track resonated deeply with many young people – Lena Dunham and Allison Williams even danced to its tune on Girls after Hannah learned her college boyfriend is gay; Elle Fanning sang it while running away from home in Teen Spirit; while an online video showing New York City subway platform passengers harmonizing to its tune went viral this year.
DJ Tiesto gave Robyn’s track an extra boost. His remix topped U.S. Billboard charts in late October, leading Phillies backup catcher Kyle Schwarber to sing it in the locker room after every game and earning her some royalties from performance rights organizations like American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and Broadcast Music Inc (BMI) for royalties collected and distributed to artists/record labels in America; in Sweden there exists an equivalent system called KODA which works similarly.
This song has been covered by numerous artists, from California indie band Grouplove and Kidz Bop to folk artist Calum Scott who performed a pared-down version on Britain’s Got Talent and earned himself an entry. Scott’s version has gone viral on streaming services such as Spotify; as such, royalties could soon start rolling in for him from this venture; nevertheless, no matter the number of versions out there of this classic tune!
Move Your Body (The House Music Anthem) by On the House
If you’re in search of the ideal dance song, look no further than this 1977 disco hit by ABBA. Their seductive lyrics and infectious melodies can put anyone in the mood for dancing; making this classic track an essential addition to any music lover’s collection.
“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” is an iconic party tune and always gets everyone on the dance floor. While originally composed by a man, Cyndi Lauper made the track an iconic female power anthem when she recorded it herself in 1983 – topping the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and even being covered by rock duo The White Stripes!
Start off your weekend right with a funky house song from American production duo C+C Music Factory’s take on UK club culture: this dance anthem boasts a catchy synth melody that will stay with you long after listening!
This summer anthem will have you singing along and dancing in no time, thanks to its catchy beat and captivating lyrics that will get any party started! “Roar” is also perfect for getting kids up and dancing – its upbeat tempo and charming lyrics will have them smiling while they groove all day long!
Few songs are more explicit about female anatomy than this New Jack Swing duo’s party anthem, with its seductive bassline and catchy hook “Zoom-a-Zoom in Your Boom-Boom.” Guaranteed to get everyone on the dance floor!
Few dance songs can match the infectious energy and catchy lyrics of “Move Your Body (The House Music Anthem).” With its infectious beat and catchy lyrics, you will soon find yourself dancing away to this infectious number! Additionally, its catchy tune serves as an effective workout, helping you burn calories faster.
No list of dance songs would be complete without including ‘Uptown Funk.’ This international hit song has captured everyone’s hearts worldwide and should be part of every music lover’s playlist. With its infectious beat and catchy chorus, this fun number will have you dancing in no time and set the stage for an incredible night out!
Last Night a DJ Saved My Life by Indeep
LMFAO’s “Shots” is an electronic music hit that has quickly become an anthem in nightclubs and bars worldwide, featuring catchy beats and infectious lyrics that will surely get you dancing.
There’s no denying the popularity of “Uptown Funk”, composed by Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson, has taken off worldwide. This catchy tune offers fun lyrics with simple dance steps that will get everyone moving instantly.
Whitney Houston is known for creating timeless dance music classics. One such track from her repertoire, “Ghost”, is an intoxicating track about feeling seductive and expressing your emotions – perfect when you need an instant laugh! Additionally, its lyrics offer humorous touches which makes this track especially suitable when the mood strikes you to have some fun!
There are few songs that match Michael Jackson’s 1983 hit “Beat It”, with its haunting synth hits and driving guitar riff that have such an energetic impact on listeners. “Beat It” instantly became one of music’s timeless classics.
If you want to keep the energy up, try playing this dance song for kids. Perfect for all ages and widely popular worldwide, its catchy tune and simple dance steps make it the ideal selection for any kid’s party!
If you’re in the mood for an upbeat tune, look no further than South Korean pop band Dynamites’ popular dance song released in 2020: it has quickly become a favorite among both kids and adults alike! The catchy tune and simple dance steps will get you up on your feet all night long – guaranteed.
Good Times by Chic
The song celebrates all that’s good about life – music, dancing and love. It also explores our short time here on earth by appreciating every second. A positive, upbeat and euphoric tune perfect for partying with your friends!
Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards composed this song for their disco band Chic in New York City in 1976. At that time there was cultural upheaval and economic distress with crime rates surging across the city; disco music offered relief and joy to many suffering under everyday stresses.
This track’s message of escape can be heard throughout, particularly its chorus which features the antiquarian line “Let’s cut the rug, little jive and jitterbug.” Furthermore, Kool & the Gang-style funk and a blaring horn section add to its eclecticism; along with driving basslines that pulse with handclaps (embedded electronically by Roland drum machines that sound like whipsaws). Furthermore, an emotive yet catchy vocal melody provides both upliftment and rousing moments throughout.
In 1979, at a time of mounting backlash against disco, CHIC’s exuberantly joyful Good Times proved dance music could be dynamic, complex, brilliantly produced and extremely funky. Though Good Times failed to save disco from becoming irrelevant again, its influence helped mold New Wave and Hip Hop music, inspiring generations of musicians who would bring groove-based sounds into their work as a result; also remaining one of the most sampled songs ever.
Numerous artists have used the song’s bass line and other motifs as inspiration, with Queen incorporating them in Their Dynamic Disco-Rock Anthem Another One Bites the Dust and Sugarhill Gang’s pioneering Rapper’s Delight being two notable examples. Nile Rodgers often ends their live shows by transitioning between Good Times and Rapper’s Delight as an homage to its role in modern day Hip Hop music.