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Dance music recommended for high school students

Dance music is evolving every day.

In the large U.

S.

market, new tracks and hit songs are being released daily.

Since around the 2010s, Korea’s dance music scene has also been on the rise, and by the 2020s it has evolved into a large-scale, nationwide market.

Among the dance music that gains momentum year by year, we’ll introduce songs recommended for high school students!

There are plenty of dance music hits, so be sure to use this as a reference!

The best track can change depending on the style of dance you want to do, so try finding the songs that suit your taste!

Recommended Dance Music for High School Students (21–30)

Runaway (U & I)Galantis

Galantis – Runaway (U & I) (Official Video)
Runaway (U & I)Galantis

This progressive house masterpiece by the Swedish EDM duo Galantis delivers an unprecedented sense of euphoria.

With its energetic beat and sampled female vocals, it’s a track that creates truly dazzling moments.

Released in October 2014, it was featured in Absolut Vodka’s 2016 advertising campaign and on the soundtrack of the popular game Forza Horizon 3, earning acclaim that led to a nomination for Best Dance Recording at the 58th Grammy Awards.

Its powerful rhythm and exhilarating melodic lines make it perfect for warm-ups or entrance scenes at school sports days and athletic festivals, uniting everyone’s spirits and filling the entire venue with vibrant energy.

Big ft. David Guetta, GunnaRita Ora x Imanbek

Rita Ora x Imanbek – Big ft. David Guetta, Gunna [Official Audio]
Big ft. David Guetta, GunnaRita Ora x Imanbek

Rita Ora, a world-renowned singer from the UK.

Imanbek, a Kazakh electronic dance music producer from Kazakhstan.

David Guetta, one of France’s leading music producers.

And Gunna, an American rapper who rose to popularity in the late 2010s.

Together, this star-studded lineup created the hit track “Big ft.

David Guetta, Gunna.” It’s a dance number with a heavy melody that blends deep house and pop.

It’ll get you hyped—high schoolers, this is a must-listen!

Complicated ft. Ryan CaraveoSteve Aoki & Yves V

Steve Aoki & Yves V – Complicated ft. Ryan Caraveo (Official Music Video)
Complicated ft. Ryan CaraveoSteve Aoki & Yves V

The hit track “Complicated ft.

Ryan Caraveo” by Steve Aoki and Yves V has gained popularity in house music.

Yves V specializes in rare subgenres of house such as general electro, progressive house, and Dutch house, and this piece features his distinctive sound.

Deep house and 1980s disco sounds are set to become trends in the 2020s, so high school students who want to stay ahead of the curve should definitely check it out.

NEW DANCEXG

XG – NEW DANCE (Official Music Video)
NEW DANCEXG

XG is a seven-member girls’ group gaining attention in the electro-pop scene.

They’re popular for their striking looks, bold fashion, and high-level performances.

Among their songs, the dance track I’d recommend to high school students is the pre-release single from their 1st mini-album NEW DNA.

It’s an upbeat dance-pop piece with an extremely high-energy chorus.

Released in August 2023, the track conveys the joy of self-expression and the bonds between friends.

The rhythm is easy to follow, so it’s great for school festival performances too! The lyrics, which celebrate the fun of dancing freely, are especially memorable.

Definitely check it out.

Last TimeBecky Hill

Becky Hill – Last Time (Official Video)
Last TimeBecky Hill

Becky Hill is a U.

S.

-born singer known for her powerful singing style and husky voice.

While she isn’t that well-known in Japan, she’s extremely popular in the United States.

Among her works, the one I especially recommend for high school students is “Last Time.” It has a classic dance-pop melody that evokes the 2010s, and Becky Hill’s powerhouse vocals are on full display from start to finish—so it’s guaranteed to get you pumped!

ThumbsSabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter – Thumbs (Official Video)
ThumbsSabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter, an American entertainer who rose to worldwide fame for her role as Maya Hart in Disney Channel’s hit comedy-drama “Girl Meets World,” is also active as a singer and has been steadily growing in popularity.

One of her hit songs is “Thumbs.” It’s a track that layers chic production with sultry vocals; although it was released in 2017, it doesn’t feel dated at all.

It has a mature vibe, but it’s a sound that even high school students can totally groove to, so be sure to check it out.

One Last TimeLP

LP – One Last Time (Official Music Video)
One Last TimeLP

LP, a singer-songwriter from the United States known for a husky voice and stylish musicality.

She is also an artist who is openly lesbian, and at her concerts, female fans go absolutely wild every time.

Her dance track One Last Time starts off quietly, but once the chorus hits, it becomes more rhythmic and turns into an easy-to-dance number.

This is a must-listen for high school students looking for a high-sense dance track.