Recommended songs for robot dancing
One of the techniques in popping animation dance: the robot dance.
It became a hot topic after Michael Jackson and other renowned dancers incorporated it, and it remains a beloved style of street dance today.
If you’ve found your way to this article, you might already be dancing the robot!
This time, based on feedback we received from street dancers, we researched tracks that are easy to use for robot dance, as well as songs that gained recognition after being used at major competitions.
From those, we carefully selected the most popular ones—so if any of them make you think, “That’s it!” give them a try.
Recommended songs for robot dance (1–10)
AutomaticTROY BOI
It uses a very distinctive sound, doesn’t it? You can feel the robotic vibe even without watching the dance.
Also, since this track is trap, I think it’s easy to catch the rhythm.
It’s a song I can recommend to beginners as well.
And no, it’s not Toro y Moi.
The artist who might make you think, “He makes songs like this too?!” is TroyBoi, an ace of the trap scene.
First Person ShooterCelldweller
Celldweller is a music project that Clayton, formerly a member of the multiplayer group, launched after the metal band he had been active in disbanded.
It features cool tracks that fuse electro sounds with rock, and many of them have been used in films and games.
Because it has an unusually strong rock flavor for dance numbers, it could make for a very interesting showcase.
If you choreograph to match the ever-changing atmosphere of the tracks, I think you can captivate the audience.
castle 15Shash’u
This is a track by Shash’U, a beatmaker from Canada.
From early on, it features striking retro game sounds that evoke classic video consoles.
If you only follow the beat, it could turn into hard-driving hip-hop, but if you pick up on those game-like sounds, it becomes a track you can really dance to.
Just be careful not to get carried away by the strong, steady beat.
The sound is loud and impossible to ignore, so try hitting the accents sharply and precisely.
BangarangSkrillex
This track is characterized by its energetic beat and distinctive sound.
Released in December 2011, it achieved high rankings on charts in many countries.
The lyrics, inspired by the chants of the “Lost Boys” from the film Hook, capture the spirited energy of free-spirited youth.
Showcasing Skrillex’s skill and creativity, the piece brilliantly embodies both the fun and experimental nature of dance music, and it won a Grammy Award in 2013.
A staple of dubstep, it’s a famous, highly recommended song that anyone who does robot dance knows.
Make It Bun DemSkrillex & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley
Here’s a track by the king of dubstep, Skrillex.
The bass sound is distinctive and pairs well with robot dancing.
This type of bass is called a wobble bass and is a signature sound of dubstep, but in this track it especially creates a mood that brings out the unique movements of robot dance.
The man in the video is particularly skilled—so much so that passersby in the background can’t help but stop and watch.
Mobbin feat. HedspinGrandtheft
This is a collaboration track between Grandtheft, a popular DJ who has performed at Ultra Music Festival, and Headspin, a phenomenal DJ and Red Bull Thre3style World Champion.
This song is great for robot dance—it’s really easy to move to.
Including the chorus, the track is pretty minimal, so I think you can create plenty of moments to show off your skills as a dancer.
It’s very club-oriented, so if you dance to this track, it will instantly bring a club vibe and the audience will definitely get hyped right away.
Give it a try—this song sets the mood perfectly.
Ready or NotHerbie Hancock
Incorporating elements of funk and disco, this track conveys a fresh challenge from Herbie Hancock.
Featured on the album “Feets, Don’t Fail Me Now,” released in February 1979, it stands out for its repetitive lyrics and striking vocoder effects.
The uplifting beat and energetic lyrics naturally draw listeners onto the dance floor.
This is an ambitious work in which Hancock seeks to push beyond the boundaries of jazz and explore new musical horizons.
It’s a perfect song for anyone who wants to break out the robot dance.