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 dancing: popular tracks (31–40)

LalalaY2K & bbno$

Y2K, bbno$ – Lalala (Official Video)

LalalaY2K & bbno$

Released in 2019, this track gradually gained popularity on social media.

With a laid-back hip-hop beat and an addictive, sticky melody, it’s guaranteed to loop in your head after just one listen! It’s fun not only to dance to solo, but also as a pair with a friend or partner, or in a big group with classmates, club members, coworkers, or family.

It’ll get everyone hyped.

Give it a try at least once!

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Mine (feat. AXYL)B3nte

Mine (feat. AXYL)

Mine (feat. AXYL)B3nte

Blending a house sound that shines with sparkling synths with well-integrated live elements like acoustic guitar and snare tones, this track really stands out! This is “Mine,” a song by producer Vanty, known for Melbourne bounce and electro house, featuring singer-songwriter Axyll.

Axyll’s clear, cute vocals free the listener’s heart! It’s a hidden gem of electro house that makes you feel liberated.

Of course, it’s got a heavy four-on-the-floor kick—essential for a satisfying shuffle dance—but the micro-rhythmic feel shifts between the build-up and the drop.

In the build-up it ticks along in tight eighth notes, and as the track peaks it brings bold syncopation to the forefront.

As the rhythm changes, your dance naturally changes too, so you should find it easy to pull off a cool shuffle dance!

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Loving DiscoCristian Poow

Cristian Poow – Loving Disco (Original Mix)

Loving DiscoCristian Poow

With the spread of TikTok, I think more people have come to know the songs often used for shuffle dancing.

Some of you may not want to end up using the same tracks as everyone else, right? For those people, I recommend this track: “Loving Disco.” Created by DJ Christian Poow—well-known among those in the know within the house music scene—it’s a tech house cut with a powerful, bass-driven impact.

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Better When You’re GoneDavid Guetta

David Guetta, Brooks & Loote – Better When You’re Gone (Lyric Video)

Better When You're GoneDavid Guetta

This track by the legend David Guetta also features a clearly defined, vertical-driving beat.

The easy-to-listen-to female vocals make it an upbeat party tune.

It’s great for enjoying with everyone or for practice, and the dynamics in the arrangement make it easy to follow.

You might even want to stop and rest your feet during the break!

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Mind Control (Extended Mix)Joe Stone

Mind Control (Extended Mix)

Mind Control (Extended Mix)Joe Stone

Joe Stone is a music producer from the Netherlands, known for his house music sound and active since 2013.

Among his works, a track I recommend for shuffle dancing is Mind Control (Extended Mix).

It’s EDM close to deep house—stylish yet guaranteed to get you moving.

It’s also frequently used on TikTok, so many of you may already know it.

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Dance music perfect for shuffle dancing – popular songs (41–50)

Follow MeMaddix, SaberZ

Maddix & SaberZ – Follow Me

Follow MeMaddix, SaberZ

Maddix is a Dutch DJ known for a style that blends elements of big room and progressive house.

This track, too, intertwines a beautiful melody with intensity in a perfectly balanced way.

In the drop, a clear, straight-even beat is joined by a bouncy bass, making it easy to keep tempo for your steps.

For fans of this kind of track, it’s an anthem.

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Side To SideOlly James

Olly James & Giftback – Side To Side

Side To SideOlly James

I picked a track with a relatively fast beat.

It’s not something I’d really recommend for beginners, but if you’re feeling like you’ve gotten the hang of it, I’d love for you to give it a try.

It might also be fun to take on the challenge with friends you vibe with.

This one also has a strikingly serious melody line, and I think it’ll be a perfect fit for those who like that mood!

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