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 (21–30)
Alguna vezKetama
Ketama is a legendary band and a pioneer of Nuevo Flamenco, a genre that fuses flamenco with other styles.
When they first debuted, they were criticized in Spain for breaking flamenco tradition.
Today, their musicianship is recognized, and they reign at the pinnacle of Spanish music.
Their track “Alguna vez” is one of their intense numbers.
Despite its fierce melody, the song carries a sensual atmosphere throughout, making it perfect for jazz dance!
XXXL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
L’Arc~en~Ciel, a band with high name recognition even in Europe.
Their song “XXX” is one of their masterpieces, released in 2011.
The track blends rock with R&B elements.
Its unique, unparalleled melody really sticks in your head.
Because the song’s structure is complex, it may be difficult for dance beginners, but if you can pull it off, it will look incredibly cool.
Definitely give it a try!
Recommended songs for jazz dance (31–40)
Por Una CabezaThe Tango Project
Among Argentine tangos, the classic “Por Una Cabeza” is especially popular.
This version of “Por Una Cabeza” by The Tango Project is an arrangement that preserves the charm of the original while giving the track a contemporary update.
With a stronger groove, it’s also very easy to dance jazz to.
Highly recommended for those who love passionate sounds! If you like the original, be sure to check this out too!
ОбернитесьВалерий Меладзе feat Григорий Лепс
“Obernites’” is a collaboration by Russia’s top artists Grigory Leps and Valery Meladze.
Meladze’s husky voice and Leps’s gritty vocals match extremely well.
The melody carries that uniquely Russian sense of darkness.
I think it would pair nicely with jazz dance that allows a high degree of expressive freedom, similar to contemporary dance.
Give it a try!
Back It UpCara Emerald
Caro Emerald is a leading electro-swing artist from the Netherlands.
Although she isn’t often featured directly in Japanese media, many people may know her because her songs have been used as ending themes and insert tracks on variety shows.
Caro Emerald has released a lot of smooth electro-swing.
Wouldn’t it be perfect for stylish jazz dance? The tracks are very easy to dance to, so give them a try!
Í TokuniEivør
The Faroe Islands, a small archipelago under Danish territory.
Eivør is an artist who represents the Faroes.
Her musical style is rooted in Faroese folk music.
The melodies woven from contemporary music and Faroese traditions are strikingly distinctive.
“Í Tokuni” is one of her signature songs and is sung in Faroese.
With its somewhat mechanical atmosphere, it pairs extremely well with jazz dance that has an animated feel.
Be sure to check it out!
Broken SorrowNuttin’ But Stringz
Nuttin’ But Stringz is a violin duo rooted in hip-hop and classical music.
The group consists of two brothers.
Their biggest appeal is their unparalleled musicality: classical foundations infused with elements of Black music, particularly hip-hop.
Their signature track, Broken Sorrow, delivers a classical sound with a powerful groove.
It’s a perfect fit for slick jazz dance choreography!