A playlist of 50 dance songs

A truly successful party is one where nobody can resist the dance floor. It's all about the atmosphere, and nothing sets the mood better than the right mix of dance songs. Whether it's the classic hits that everyone knows or the latest chart-toppers, a well-defined playlist is key to getting everyone up and moving.

In this post, I give you a playlist of 50 songs that have proven their ability to light up a room. Remember to leave a comment with your favourite dance track.

50 dance songs

1. "Twist and Shout" - The Beatles (1963)

2. "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)" - Four Tops (1965)

3. "Good Vibrations" - The Beach Boys (1966)

4. "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" - Whitney Houston (1987)

5. "Footloose" - Kenny Loggins (1984)

6. "Thriller" - Michael Jackson (1982)

7. "Born This Way" - Lady Gaga (2011)

8. "TiK ToK" - Kesha (2009)

9. "Faded" - ZHU (2014)

10. "Sorry" - Justin Bieber (2015)

11. "Rhythm of the Night" - DeBarge (1985)

12. "Finally" - CeCe Peniston (1991)

13. "Groove Is In The Heart" - Deee-Lite (1990)

14. "Around the World" - Daft Punk (1997)

15. "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" - Backstreet Boys (1997)

16. "Maniac" - Michael Sembello (1983)

17. "Pump Up the Jam" - Technotronic (1989)

18. "Sandstorm" - Darude (1999)

19. "The Way You Move" - OutKast feat. Sleepy Brown (2003)

20. "Vogue" - Madonna (1990)

21. "Hollaback Girl" - Gwen Stefani (2005)

22. "Electric Slide" - Marcia Griffiths (1989)

23. "I Will Survive" - Gloria Gaynor (1978)

24. "Murder on the Dancefloor" - Sophie Ellis-Bextor (2001)

25. "Move Your Feet" - Junior Senior (2002)

26. "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" - Wham! (1984)

27. "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" - Eurythmics (1983)

28. "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" - C+C Music Factory (1990)

29. "Wake Me Up" - Avicii (2013)

30. "Party Rock Anthem" - LMFAO (2011)

31. "Rock Your Body" - Justin Timberlake (2003)

32. "Shape of You" - Ed Sheeran (2017)

33. "Moves like Jagger" - Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera (2011)

34. "All About That Bass" - Meghan Trainor (2014)

35. "Firework" - Katy Perry (2010)

36. "Starships" - Nicki Minaj (2012)

37. "Levitating" - Dua Lipa (2020)

38. "Rain On Me" - Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande (2020)

39. "Give Me Everything" - Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, & Nayer (2011)

40. "Hotline Bling" - Drake (2015)

41. "Play That Funky Music" - Wild Cherry (1976)

42. "Night Fever" - Bee Gees (1977)

43. "Good Times" - Chic (1979)

44. "Born to Be Alive" - Patrick Hernandez (1979)

45. "Groove Is in the Heart" - Deee-Lite (1990)

46. "Turn Down for What" - DJ Snake and Lil Jon (2013)

47. "Don't Start Now" - Dua Lipa (2019)

48. "In Da Club" - 50 Cent (2003)

49. "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" - Beyoncé (2008)

50. "24K Magic" - Bruno Mars (2016)

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