Music with a dance beat that can be used in square dances. Some of the songs may need to be sped up, slowed down, or otherwise edited to make them work with your dancers. The list is in alphabetical order by song title. Happy dancing!
Music with a dance beat that can be used in square dances. Some of the songs may need to be sped up or slowed down to make them work with your dancers. The list is in alphabetical order by song title. Happy dancing!
Adelante by Sash! (recommended by Shaney)
Around the World by ATC (recommended by Shaney)
Axel F by Dream Chaser (recommended by Stephen)
Blue by Eiffel 65 (recommended by Shaney)
Bom Bom by Sam and the Womp (recommended by Shaney)
California Dreamin’ by Gilles David Orchestra (recommended by Shaney)
Can the Frog Tap Dance by Electromuppets (recommended by Johnny)
Christmas Dance by Gus Caveda (recommended by Shaney)
Cotton Eyed Joe by Rednex (recommended by Shaney)
Crazy All My Life by Daniel Powter (recommended by Shaney)
Domino by Jessie J (recommended by Shaney)
Do You Love Me by 2NE1 (recommended by Shaney)
Electric Daisy Violin by Lindsey Stirling (recommended by Shaney)
Fade into Darkness by Avicii (recommended by Shaney)
Genie by Girl’s Generation (recommended by Shaney)
Gentleman by Psy (recommended by Shaney)
Get Ready by 2 Unlimited (recommended by Shaney)
Hey Brother by Avicii (recommended by Shaney)
Holiday by Green Day (recommended by Shaney)
I Kissed a Girl by Katy Perry (recommended by Shaney)
I Want You to Want Me by Two in One (recommended by Stephen)
Keep Hope Alive by Crystal Method (recommended by Shaney)
La La La by Shakira (recommended by Shaney)
Last Night by Chris Anderson (recommended by Shaney)
Little L by Jamiroquai (recommended by Shaney)
Only Girl by Rihanna (recommended by Shaney)
Sunchyme by Dario (recommended by Shaney)
The Walker by Fitz and the Tantrums (recommended by Shaney)
Uprising by Muse (recommended by Shaney)
Waka Waka by Shakira (recommended by Shaney)
Wake Me Up by Avicii (recommended by Shaney)
What is Love? by Hardaway (recommended by Shaney)
What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction (recommended by Shaney)
Perpetual e-Motion creates music that fuses traditional with electronic sounds. It makes for a very rich backdrop for square dancing and contra dancing.
Here is a documentary about Perpetual e-Motion.
Description from YouTube:
This Maine based duo presents an innovative and captivating take on traditional inspired dance music, integrating multilayered electric fiddle with acoustic-electric synth guitar, foot percussion, didgeridoo and vocals to create a surreal, hypnotic and invigorating tapestry of grooves and soundscapes. No gimmicks here, just an innovative and impassioned take on music that makes you want to move.