Recommended Western dance music for beginners: world-famous classics and popular hits.
Dance music, always at the forefront of the scene and loved by many listeners.
When you think of dance music, you might imagine an irresistibly upbeat sound.
However, since the 2020s began, dance music has undergone a major shift.
Unlike earlier styles, moodier, more downbeat tracks have become mainstream, with refined taste being valued over sheer catchiness.
Even within what we broadly call dance music, there are many different styles—just as there are many kinds of dance, the moods of dance tracks vary widely.
Here, we’ve selected dance music that even beginners can enjoy.
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Dance Music in Western Pop Recommended for Beginners: World Classics and Popular Tracks (31–40)
Dar HorseKaty Perry ft. Juicy J
In the music video, Katy wears an outfit reminiscent of Cleopatra, and the song features a poppy take on ancient Egypt with Katy’s unique twist.
If you dance to this mysterious track, even beginners are sure to look stylish and mysterious—no doubt about it.
Up, Up and AwayBlush
This is a song by Blush, a group of five young Asian American girls from Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Japan, and Korea.
It’s included on a dance music album, and even beginners will enjoy dancing to it.
Turn It OnAmber Lily
Amber recorded this song when she was 14.
Despite her young age, her vocals don’t sound immature.
It’s included on a dance-pop album, and because it’s very bright and easy to groove to, even beginners will be able to dance to it with enthusiasm.
Baby Don’t Hurt MeDavid Guetta, Anne-Marie, Coi Leray
David Guetta, who has produced numerous club music classics, created this track “Baby Don’t Hurt Me,” featuring singer-songwriter Anne-Marie and rapper Coi Leray.
It’s a dance number that samples Haddaway’s “What Is Love?,” and the two artists’ vocals further amplify the intense sound.
The build-up feels great and makes you want to start dancing—quintessential club music.
It also works well as a love song that portrays a mature relationship.
Mr. PresidentPia Mia
As with other songs where Pia delivered razor-sharp dance moves, she shows off a flawless, high-energy performance in this track’s music video too.
You could try perfectly copying her choreography, or if that’s a bit tough, just groove to the music—it’s fun either way.
Recommended Western dance music for beginners: World-famous and popular songs (41–50)
YlwaBring the Fire
A song used in a Disney Channel drama series.
The dancers wore LEDs on their clothes, painted fluorescent makeup on their faces, and performed a mysterious dance with the lights turned off.
It can be fun to imitate them and try a unique, unconventional dance yourself.
EveryTime I CryAva Max
Ava Max is an American singer-songwriter who has earned high praise worldwide for her flashy, Lady Gaga–style performances and a sound rooted in authentic electro-pop.
She’s been consistently at the top of the scene from the late 2010s to today.
Among her works, a track I especially recommend for beginners is EveryTime I Cry.
It’s crafted in an accessible mid-2010s electro-pop style, with every part made extremely easy to listen to.