Creating a playlist of top dance floor hits is essential to keep the energy high and the party going. Here are some timeless and contemporary tracks that are sure to get everyone dancing:
Classic Dance Hits
- “Billie Jean” – Michael Jackson
- “Superstition” – Stevie Wonder
- “Dancing Queen” – ABBA
- “Stayin’ Alive” – Bee Gees
- “I Will Survive” – Gloria Gaynor
- “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” – Michael Jackson
- “Le Freak” – Chic
- “September” – Earth, Wind & Fire
- “Celebration” – Kool & The Gang
- “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” – Cyndi Lauper
90s and 2000s Dance Anthems
- “Wannabe” – Spice Girls
- “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” – Backstreet Boys
- “Baby One More Time” – Britney Spears
- “Yeah!” – Usher ft. Lil Jon, Ludacris
- “Hey Ya!” – OutKast
- “Hips Don’t Lie” – Shakira ft. Wyclef Jean
- “Toxic” – Britney Spears
- “Hot in Herre” – Nelly
- “Poker Face” – Lady Gaga
- “Crazy in Love” – Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z
Recent Chart-Toppers
- “Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
- “Shape of You” – Ed Sheeran
- “Blinding Lights” – The Weeknd
- “Levitating” – Dua Lipa ft. DaBaby
- “Don’t Start Now” – Dua Lipa
- “Dance Monkey” – Tones and I
- “Rain On Me” – Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande
- “Good 4 U” – Olivia Rodrigo
- “Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)” – Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo
- “Peaches” – Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon
Party Classics
- “Twist and Shout” – The Beatles
- “Sweet Caroline” – Neil Diamond
- “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” – Whitney Houston
- “Livin’ on a Prayer” – Bon Jovi
- “Shout” – The Isley Brothers
- “YMCA” – Village People
- “Footloose” – Kenny Loggins
- “Pour Some Sugar on Me” – Def Leppard
- “Sweet Child O’ Mine” – Guns N’ Roses
- “We Will Rock You” – Queen
Hip-Hop and R&B Favorites
- “Get Low” – Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz ft. Ying Yang Twins
- “In Da Club” – 50 Cent
- “Turn Down for What” – DJ Snake, Lil Jon
- “Gold Digger” – Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx
- “Work It” – Missy Elliott
- “Empire State of Mind” – Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys
- “Hotline Bling” – Drake
- “Can’t Hold Us” – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Ray Dalton
- “Sicko Mode” – Travis Scott
- “Nonstop” – Drake
EDM and House Tracks
- “Titanium” – David Guetta ft. Sia
- “Wake Me Up” – Avicii
- “Levels” – Avicii
- “Don’t You Worry Child” – Swedish House Mafia ft. John Martin
- “Clarity” – Zedd ft. Foxes
- “Animals” – Martin Garrix
- “Lean On” – Major Lazer & DJ Snake ft. MØ
- “Where Are Ãœ Now” – Jack Ãœ ft. Justin Bieber
- “Stay” – Zedd & Alessia Cara
- “One Kiss” – Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa
Tips for a Great Dance Playlist
- Mix Genres: Keep it diverse to cater to different tastes.
- Read the Crowd: Be prepared to adjust based on the crowd’s reaction.
- Include Sing-Alongs: Songs that people can sing along to increase engagement.
- Pacing: Alternate between high-energy and slightly slower songs to keep people on the dance floor longer.
- Requests: Be open to taking song requests to keep the audience happy and engaged.
With this selection, you’re sure to keep the dance floor packed and the energy high throughout your event.