Recommended songs for jazz dance
A complete roundup of recommended tracks perfect for jazz dance!
We’ve picked everything from high-energy melodies to stylish grooves.
This time, we chose based on “coolness,” “sense of style,” and “ease of dancing.”
From jazz dance close to contemporary to jazz dance leaning toward animation, there’s a wide lineup of tracks to match all kinds of jazz dance styles!
If you want to stand out from the crowd, the first step is choosing a cool track.
Use this as a reference and give it a try!
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Recommended songs for jazz dance (1–10)
SlowdanceMndsgn
One of the most talked-about soul musicians in Los Angeles, Mind Design draws strong inspiration from 1970s and 1980s soul and funk, and is highly acclaimed in the Black music scene for his exceptional songwriting.
Among his works, the track that’s perfect for jazz dance is Slowdance.
It’s close to an instrumental, crafted with a sound that blends smooth jazz and neo-soul.
That’s Right!Swingrowers
Suddenly, let me ask: what songs come to mind when you think of swing jazz? Many people probably picture glamorous big band numbers or genres like Dixieland jazz.
Today’s swing jazz has evolved dramatically, and electro swing— which blends electronic music with swing jazz— is especially popular.
“That’s Right!” is a work squarely in that electro swing vein, a standout track that’s both catchy and powerful.
One for the RoadAtom Smith
In recent jazz dance, it has become more common to use electro swing—a genre that mixes swing jazz with electronic music—as background music.
There are many types of electro swing, and some tracks are irregular and quite challenging.
Atom Smith’s classic “One for the Road,” in that regard, is crafted as a very danceable and orthodox electro swing track.
For beginners in jazz dance, it could be great background music for practice.
Recommended songs for jazz dance (11–20)
I Belong To YoCara Emerald
Caro Emerald is a Dutch-born singer-songwriter who has earned extremely high acclaim worldwide.
She specializes in electro-swing, which blends swing jazz with electronic music, as well as neo-tango, which translates Argentine tango into electronic sounds.
Her classic track “I Belong To You” features a memorable tango-style melody that mixes a Latin-like passion with a dark, moody atmosphere.
Drôle d’époqueClara Luciani
Not only in jazz dance, but in recent years dances that foreground lyrical expression—like contemporary dance—have also gained popularity.
Among those who dance jazz, many may want to try performing in that kind of style as well.
For those people, I recommend the track “Drôle d’époque.” It’s a masterpiece by the French singer Clara Luciani, crafted in a beautiful psychedelic rock style.
WeakEdsilia Rombley
Edsilia Rombley is a multi-talented artist from the Netherlands.
In Japan, the term “multi-talent” often evokes the image of someone only dabbling in music, but she is exceptionally skilled as an artist and is highly acclaimed in the Netherlands.
Her signature song, “Weak,” is a piano- and vocal-driven piece that carries a sense of melancholy.
For those who specialize in jazz dance close to contemporary dance, it’s a very danceable track—definitely give it a listen.
Get Up (Original Mix)Jazzotron
As the names suggest, jazz and jazz dance are known for being highly compatible.
People have been dancing to classic jazz standards for ages.
Vintage jazz is great, of course, but some of you might want to dance stylishly to modern jazz as well, right? For those people, I recommend “Get Up (Original Mix).” It’s crafted in an electro-swing style, giving the whole track a flashy yet playful feel.
If you’re looking to perform jazz dance with dynamic and rapid choreography, this is a must-check track!