Great music makes all the difference whether you’re practicing at home or dancing the night away. These are our go-to tunes for the most popular dances. We’ve listed classics of the genre, beginner-friendly songs with a steady, easy-to-find beat, and our favorite finds that are fun and popular to dance to. Happy dancing!
WALTZ
Count: 123 123
Tempo: 30-32 mpm
Classics
“Moon River” by Andy Williams
“Open Arms” by Journey
“Fascination” by Nat King Cole
Beginner Friendly
“Take It To The Limit” by The Eagles
“If You Don’t Know Me By Now” by Simply Red
“I Wonder Why” by Curtis Stigers
Revolution Favorites
“Dreams Are More Precious” by Enya
“Sandy’s Song” by Dolly Parton & Gregg Perry
“As My Heart Desires” by John Adorney
TANGO
Count: SSQQS
Tempo: 30-32 mpm
Classics
“Amargura” by Stanley Black
“Por Una Cabeza” by Carlos Gardel
“Tango de Roxanne” by “Casa Musica”
Beginner Friendly
“Tango” by Cirque Du Soliel
“Dance With Me” by Debelah Morgan
“Dark Eyes” by Stanley Black
Revolution Favorites
“Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Tanghetto
“Deja Me En Paz” by Dance Mania
“E.T.” by Katy Perry
FOXTROT
Count: SSQQ
Tempo: 32-34 mpm
Classics
“I’ve Got You Under My Skin” by Frank Sinatra
“Mack the Knife” by Michael Buble
“Fever” by Peggy Lee
Beginner Friendly
“You Make Me Feel So Young” by Frank Sinatra
“Orange Colored Sky” by Natalie Cole
“Have You Met Miss Jones?” by Robbie Williams
Revolution Favorites
“Hit Me With a Hot Note” by Tami Tappan Damiano
“Beyond The Sea” by Bobby Caldwell
“You’re The Boss” by The Brian Setzer Orchestra
VIENNESE WALZ
Count: 123 123
Tempo: 53-54 mpm
Classics
“Caribbean Blue” by Enya
“Mr Bojangles” by Jim Croce
“Si Volvieras A Mi” by Josh Groban
Beginner Friendly
“Time In A Bottle” by Jim Croce
“Annie’s Song” by John Denver
“Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson
Revolution Favorites
“One And Only” by Adele
“Nara (Theme to Cold Case)“ by E.S. Posthumus
“Iris” by Goo Goo Dolls
RUMBA
Count: SQQ SQQ
Tempo: 30-32 mpm
Classics
“Besame Mucho” by Tuxedo Junction Ballroom Band
“Hungry Eyes Dirty Dancing” by Eric Carmen
“Quando, Quando, Quando” by Michael Buble & Nelly Furtado
Beginner Friendly
“Stand By Me” by Ben E. King
“Asi” by Gizzelle D’Cole
“Cupid” by Sam Cooke
Revolution Favorites
“Fields Of Gold” by Sting
“Sway” by Pussycat Dolls
“Brilliant Disguise” by Bruce Springsteen
CHA CHA
Count: 1 23 4&1 23 4&1
Tempo: 30 mpm
Classics
“Guantan Amera” by Celia Cruz
“Oye Como Va” by Santana
“Pata Pata” by Thalía
Beginner Friendly
“Smooth Operator” by Sade
“Evil Ways” by Santana
“Buttons” by The Pussycat Dolls
Revolution Favorites
“Short Skirt-Long Jacket” by Cake
“Hooked On A Feeling” by REO Speedwagon
“Just Dance” by Lady Gaga
EAST COAST SWING
Count: 12 3&4 5&6
Tempo: 34-36 mpm
Classics
“Dancing In the Moonlight ” by King Harvest
“Believe In Magic” by The Lovin’ Spoonful
“Old Time Rock And Roll” by Bob Seger
Beginner Friendly
“My Girl” by The Temptations
“Happy To Be Stuck With You” by Huey Lewis And The News
“Stray Cat Strut” by Stray Cats
Revolution Favorites
“You Make My Dreams” by Hall & Oates
“Hunk Of Burning Love” by Elvis Presley
“Rhythm Of Love” by Plain White T’s
Argentine Tango
Classics
“Come Il Faut” by Carlos DiSarli
“Mi Buenos Aires Querido” by Carlos Gardel
“Santa Maria (Del Buen Ayre)” by Gotan Project
Beginner Friendly
“El Choclo” by Orchestra Ensemble / Lalo Schifrin
“Don Juan (2nd Version)” by Carlos DiSarli
“Recuerdo” by Osvaldo Pugliese & E. Moreno
Revolution Favorites
“Grand Guignol” by Bajofondo
“Los Vino” by Otros Aires
“Nothing Else Matters” by Apocalyptica
More Argentine Tango Music
Carlos Di Sarli
Francisco Canaro
Juan D’Arienzo
Miguel Calo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-
_jWg6L2bAk&list=PLscc9GzL1POST1x9SpA6FsCi4jpGPFnhR&index=2
Rodolfo Biagi
Osvaldo Pugliese
Alfredo De Angelis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=K8fD5pFioXM&index=1&list=PLNBStxu25fyPHbRQHwtKFvDwXdzTOXvkT
D’Agostino
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=MXdS3uag_7U&index=1&list=PLNBStxu25fyPmVgTy3uGZwHAfq-PTOmPq
Osvaldo Fresedo
Hector Varela
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