Recommended club and dance music

Dance music and popular tracks perfect for shuffle dancing

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!

Shuffle dance became popular in the 1980s and has repeatedly sparked booms since then, influenced by songs and other trends.

On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, dance challenges featuring shuffle dance are trending among young people.

It’s a dance that uses only steps, and for today’s party people, you could even call it an essential technique.

This time, we’ve picked out Western songs that are perfect for shuffle dancing!

We’ve chosen tracks that are often used on social media, so you’ll keep hearing familiar tunes pop up one after another!

Please sit back, relax, and enjoy.

Dance music perfect for shuffle dance: Popular tracks (21–30)

Her EyesRushin’

Her Eyes

Her EyesRushin'

This track is irresistible for the contrast between its bouncy buildup and airy drop: it’s “Her Eyes,” a collaboration between EDM producer Lushin and Melbourne-based producer Wave Cooper.

Genre-wise, it falls under electro house and bounce.

The springy bassline makes it impossible not to dance! The glitch-like stuttered synth sound effects are also incredibly cool.

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SeveTez Cadey

Tez Cadey – Seve (Official Video)

SeveTez Cadey

Released in 2015, this is one of Tez Cadey’s most famous tracks.

Often called the “Seve dance,” it’s been used in many TikTok posts, so many of you have probably heard it.

Its addictive four-on-the-floor beat and subtly wistful melody line make it incredibly appealing.

With its relaxed tropical house vibe, it’s the perfect song for anyone thinking, “Let’s try shuffle dancing!”

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#SELFIEThe Chainsmokers

#SELFIE (Official Music Video) – The Chainsmokers

#SELFIEThe Chainsmokers

These days, their image is defined by serious numbers and fleeting heartbreak dance tracks as their signature hits, but the song that first broke through was this uniquely hard-hitting Melbourne bounce-style track.

Naturally, the bouncy bassline that hits on the off-beats pairs perfectly with shuffle dancing! It’s also the perfect track for everyone to hype up together and nail a unison moment!

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Lighter Than Air (ASOT 949) (SaberZ Remix)MaRLo

Lighter Than Air (ASOT 949)

Lighter Than Air (ASOT 949) (SaberZ Remix)MaRLo

This is a track released on Armada, the prestigious label for trance and progressive house led by Armin van Buuren.

It’s a big room house tune that straightforwardly embodies the label’s color, featuring glossy, trance-inspired lead synths.

Another distinctive trait of this label is that the majority of its releases feature female vocals.

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I SeeNicky Romero

Nicky Romero – I See

I SeeNicky Romero

A floor hit from the big-room ace Nicky Romero, released in January 2020.

Although it has a serious tone, it features a clear, dance-pop-like structure, and the undulating bassline makes it easy to catch the rhythm.

If you’re thinking, “I just want to dance and get lost in it,” this authentic track is highly recommended.

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Sneakers & WeedAlex Parker

Alex Parker – Sneakers & Weed (Official Music Video)

Sneakers & WeedAlex Parker

Alex Parker is a music producer from Romania.

He specializes in genres like EDM, future house, and house pop, and has gained global popularity.

One of his signature tracks, Sneakers & Weed, was released in 2020 and became an international hit.

What truly stands out about this song is its distinctive sound: a stylish EDM production infused with Arabian-inspired arrangements commonly heard in North Africa.

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Where Do You Go (feat. Lexy Panterra) – Dirty Palm RemixShaun Frank

Shaun Frank – Where Do You Go (feat. Lexy Panterra) [Official Music Video]

Where Do You Go (feat. Lexy Panterra) - Dirty Palm RemixShaun Frank

Sean Frank is a Canadian producer known as a DJ who can sing.

This is his 2019 release, “Where Do You Go.” The wistful vocals on this track are by American singer Lexy Panterra.

Also active as a dancer, she shows off sharp shuffle moves in the music video for the song.

Let’s study up so you’ll be ready when this track comes on at the club!

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