Recommended songs for robot dancing

The RobotsKraftwerk

Kraftwerk – The Robots (Remastered)

This is a video from 1991 of a performance broadcast on the Argentine TV show “Telemanías.” At first glance, you can’t tell whether they’re human or robots, right? In fact, these aren’t humans pretending to be robots—it’s a dancing human robot.

The performance was set to a classic track by Kraftwerk.

Their names are Daniel and Leo.

Could this be the first dance music ever actually danced by a robot? If you can pull off this one song, that’s pretty cool.

TechnologicDaft Punk

Technologic (Radio Edit)

It was also used in USJ’s Extreme Dance Mob and gained attention.

Since the original work was characterized by incorporating elements like sci-fi and robots into house music, it matches the vibe of the track perfectly.

I think the key now is how to keep the rhythm.

Because it’s originally a four-on-the-floor, up-tempo, catchy dance number, I think the choreography needs some creative ideas.

WinningFingazz

Fingazz Winning

A funky track perfect for robot dance.

Fingers’ talkbox-driven vocals and the exhilarating, fast-paced beat leave a strong impression.

With lyrics themed around victory, it brims with confidence and gives listeners a powerful push forward.

Released in May 2019, this song has become popular in popping and robot dance scenes.

Its energetic vibe pairs perfectly with the passion of street dancers.

Listen to this track and you’ll surely find yourself naturally wanting to throw some sharp hits.

AntsedIT

edIT – 02 Ants [Celebrating 10 Years of Crying Over Pros] – @edIT

It was originally popular as a song for robot dancing, but it went viral thanks to a certain video posted on YouTube.

The two people in the video are brothers who attend a dance school: first the older brother, then the younger brother each show off their moves.

Both have razor-sharp movements with absolutely no timing slips.

And they’ve got a huge repertoire of moves, too!

Smooth CriminalMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Smooth Criminal (Official Video)

It’s a classic by the late king of pop, Michael Jackson.

The music video for this song features the famous “zero gravity” move—yes, that signature technique where he leans his body sharply forward.

You might feel hesitant about using such an over-the-top famous song, but for big stages or showcases with large audiences, choosing a universally known crowd-pleaser like this can be a smart move.

Adding some Michael-style choreography mid-performance would likely hype things up even more!

Pop Lock FunkDogg Master

Pop Lock Funk

How about doing the robot dance to a vocoder-heavy Minneapolis-style funk groove? With this kind of sound making a comeback lately, I bet a lot of people are thinking, “I’ve heard this somewhere before!” Bruno Mars’s album 24K Magic was packed with this kind of vibe.

It’s retro, but you can still feel that ever-shining sparkle in the sound.

There are lyrics, but the flow doesn’t get in the way of the rhythm, so it’s easy to dance to.

Get It UpFingazz

GET IT UP

This is a popular track by Fingazz, a major figure who proved the power of the talk box to the world in the 2000s and led talkboxers for over a decade—he’s also hugely popular in Japan.

It’s an upbeat song that explodes right from the intro, and it’s sure to feel great to start dancing to.

The lyrics are quite dense, so you could choreograph tightly to the words, or focus on the sound’s smooth sustain, which also lends itself well to deep, expressive dancing.

Be sure to hype up the crowd with this track!