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)

Wild GirlKito, Empress Of

Kito, Empress Of – Wild Girl (Official Video)

Wild GirlKito, Empress Of

Empress Of, a female music producer based in Los Angeles, is a powerhouse who has not only shaped the dance music scene of the 2010s but continues to turn out hits today.

This track, Wild Girl, is a collaboration with another female music producer, the Australian artist Kito.

As the title suggests, it’s a song that expresses female strength, crafted with a groovy melody underpinned by heavy bass.

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SecretsRegard, RAYE

Regard, RAYE – Secrets (Lyric Video)

SecretsRegard, RAYE

Regard is a DJ representing Albania, specializing in deep house and enjoying worldwide popularity.

This track, Secrets, is a collaboration between Regard and RAYE, a British singer-songwriter who has been drawing a great deal of attention in recent years.

While it’s framed as a deep house piece, the low end isn’t overly heavy, giving the overall sound a light and crisp feel.

Be sure to check it out.

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Dance music perfect for shuffle dancing: popular tracks (31–40)

Graveyard (Axwell Remix)Halsey

Halsey – Graveyard (Axwell Remix)

Graveyard (Axwell Remix)Halsey

Axwell, former member of Swedish House Mafia, remixed Halsey’s smash hit, polishing it into a floor-friendly dance track.

It carries a 2019-style tech house vibe, yet still features solid drops that create clear peak moments.

It’s not particularly upbeat, so it might be good for practice.

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Bootie in Your Face – No Rock DropDeorro

Deorro – Bootie In Your Face (Cover Art)

Bootie in Your Face - No Rock DropDeorro

Deorro, a hugely popular DJ ranked in the global top 20, released this track, “Bootie In Your Face,” in 2014.

It makes playful use of space through reverb and panning that moves sounds left and right, giving the music a very three-dimensional feel.

On a dance floor where the vibe is shaped by lights and music, a playful track like this is essential.

It’s a song that, in the best way, pulls you right into the world of shuffle dance.

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The Anthem (Der Alte)Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs. Timmy Trumpet

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs. Timmy Trumpet – The Anthem (Der Alte)

The Anthem (Der Alte)Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs. Timmy Trumpet

The brass sound is interesting! I don’t think there are many bounces this catchy.

The impact of the break is pretty substantial, too.

The beat itself leans toward a hardstyle flavor, which feels close to the trending sounds in recent years.

How’s the feedback from your dance crew? It’s worth trying out for fun—this applies to any genre, but tracks with a strong, playful “gimmick” vibe can sometimes go over really well.

If you’re already comfortable with it, you might even be able to use it in a showcase.

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SavanaEMADUS

Stevie Melani & EMADUS – Savana

SavanaEMADUS

Since the tempo is on the faster side, it’s a good idea to practice by keeping rhythm at double time.

The track is at 140 BPM, so I think it’s impossible to dance shuffle in the usual way.

For this song, please use it as background music to enjoy a Melbourne bounce vibe while beginners securely learn the steps.

So the effective tempo is around 70 BPM.

Once you get used to it, try tackling songs at the regular tempo—I believe you’ll be able to pick them up.

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Hold OnMOGUAI ft. CHEAT CODES

MOGUAI ft. CHEAT CODES – Hold On (Lyric Video)

Hold OnMOGUAI ft. CHEAT CODES

Many songs used for shuffle dancing have fast tempos, so those who have only recently started shuffle dancing may often find them difficult.

For those people, I recommend the track “Hold On.” It’s a collaboration between German DJ Moguai and the US DJ group Cheat Codes, and it’s an EDM track with a catchy, pop-inspired vibe.

Since the tempo isn’t that fast, it’s a great song for beginners to practice their shuffle dancing to.

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