Dance music in Western pop recommended for junior high school students
When you think of dance music, many people probably imagine upbeat, high-energy tracks.
While that kind of dance music is certainly mainstream, since the 2020s, songs with a stylish tone have also been gaining popularity.
This time, we’ve selected dance tracks that we can recommend especially to lively middle school students.
In addition to up-tempo songs, we’ll also feature downbeat, stylish pieces—so please sit back, relax, and enjoy to the end!
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Dance music in Western songs recommended for junior high school students (21–30)
Wild LifeJack & Jack
Jack & Jack are an American pop-rap duo active since 2013.
This track, released in 2014 when they were 17-year-old high school students, gained popularity through the social media app Vine and reached No.
25 on the U.
S.
charts.
Drag Me DownOne Direction
An up-tempo track by One Direction.
It was their first single release after member Zayn Malik left the group.
It was first performed live at a concert in Indianapolis in July 2015.
The music video was filmed at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
Dance music in Western styles recommended for junior high school students (31–40)
StitchesShawn Mendes
A track by Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, released as a digital download in 2015.
It reached No.
1 on the charts in the United States, Slovenia, Scotland, and the United Kingdom.
The track also won Best Single at the 2016 BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards.
Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)Silentó
A track released as a digital download in 2015 by Silento, a hip-hop artist from Atlanta.
It was originally uploaded to Instagram as a 15-second video.
The dance moves became hugely popular on Vine and YouTube.
ButterBTS
BTS, the K-pop idols who are hugely popular not only in Japan but around the world, are loved by a wide range of people—from middle schoolers to working adults.
When it comes to their signature hits, “Butter” is a classic.
Although it was released in May 2021, its popularity shows no signs of slowing down and it continued to be used widely across media even in 2022.
It’s an extremely catchy pop song that appeals to all ages, making it a great recommendation for middle school students as well.
BootyJennifer Lopez ft. Iggy Azalea
A collaboration by Jennifer Lopez and Iggy Azalea.
Produced with contributions from Chris Brown, Diplo, and Pitbull.
It was released as a digital download in 2014.
The track reached No.
1 on the U.
S.
charts and has been certified Platinum.
Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)OMI
OMI is a singer-songwriter from Jamaica.
His name is pronounced “Oh-mee” and comes from a nickname his father used when talking on the phone.
This track was remixed by German DJ Felix Jaehn and reached No.
1 on charts around the world.