Seeking the ultimate school dance playlist! As a teacher, I’m putting together a playlist for an upcoming dance, but I’m not up to speed on what the current generation is listening to. I could really use your help! What songs do you think should make the cut? We got a few recommendations from the students, but let’s just say some of the lyrics caught me off guard this morning! I’m looking for tunes that will get everyone dancing and are at least somewhat school appropriate. Thanks so much for your suggestions!
Best school dance songs?
Absolutely, I’d be happy to help with some school dance song suggestions! Here’s a mix of current hits and some classic favorites that are generally considered school-appropriate and get everyone dancing:
Current Hits:
1. “Levitating” – Dua Lipa (feat. DaBaby)
2. “Blinding Lights” – The Weeknd
3. “Good 4 U” – Olivia Rodrigo
4. “Watermelon Sugar” – Harry Styles
5. “Butter” – BTS
6. “Dance Monkey” – Tones and I
7. “Say So” – Doja Cat
8. “Adore You” – Harry Styles
9. “Kiss Me More” – Doja Cat (feat. SZA)
10. “Peaches” – Justin Bieber (feat. Daniel Caesar & Giveon)
Classic Dance Favorites:
1. “Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson (feat. Bruno Mars)
2. “Shut Up and Dance” – WALK THE MOON
3. “Happy” – Pharrell Williams
4. “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – Justin Timberlake
5. “Shake It Off” – Taylor Swift
6. “Party in the USA” – Miley Cyrus
7. “Don’t Stop Believin'” – Journey
8. “I Gotta Feeling” – The Black Eyed Peas
9. “Twist and Shout” – The Beatles
10. “Oops!… I Did It Again” – Britney Spears
You might also want to include some songs that kids can slow dance to, like:
1. “Perfect” – Ed Sheeran
2. “All of Me” – John Legend
3. “Lovely” – Billie Eilish & Khalid
I hope this helps you create a fun and lively playlist for the dance! Enjoy!