Just Dance is the no.1 ultimate dance video game. Playing with family, having a dance off with friends or just getting through the feels all on your own, Just Dance is the game for everyone and anyone. With songs that range in skill and modifications to get anyone waving their hands to the latest chart-toppers, the feel-good energy that Just Dance brings to the gaming world is unique and untameable.
Now we all have our favourites - Istanbul anyone? - but we can all agree there are some songs that just get us all moving. From the ballads that hit us in the feels to the ear worms that we are thinking about even in our sleep, Just Dance knows exactly which songs will get us there. Looking over the decade of tunes, I have listed the top 15 Just Dance Songs that get us all moving.
15. Just Dance, Lady Gaga Just Dance 2014
https://youtu.be/nr-gjXqHe3A?si=CIHyM8ZigMghtsPF&t=17
Lady Gaga’s debut into the pop charts has always been a Just Dance classic no matter the player. The namesake song will have anyone boogieing the night away and with its simple but effective moves, it puts a smile on anyone’s face. Though we had to wait a few years until it was a playable song, it is definitely one everyone loves. Impossible to not sing along to, the bouncy bop just gets you in that dancing feeling, exactly what Just Dance is all about.
14. Dynamite, BTS Just Dance 2023
https://youtu.be/CM7ZSzCkx0Y?si=ahVyh7RTrXuQ4KXL&t=19
Who hasn’t fallen in love with the heartthrob boy band from South Korea? In the last decade they have exploded onto the scene, giving us a plethora of amazing catchy songs to sing along to even when we’re not 100% on the actual words.
The first BTS song in the Just Dance series, the fun summer song has the perfect mix of high energy chorus with groovy lyrics that leave us dancers in the best moods and with the add-in of official music video choreography, it had to be in the top 15.
13. Y.M.C.A, The Village People Just Dance 2014
https://youtu.be/YCDCwuGcEmA?si=dx9jXzqzq_Mjeduh&t=12
There isn’t a party out there that doesn’t have the Y.M.C.A. on the playlist and Just Dance is no exception. The cheesy lyrics, crazy outfits, and easy to remember dance moves has everyone grooving. The 70s song reflects the funky era and the singalong energy that hasn’t really gone away since. The perfect party starter, this is a song even grandma will dance to.
12. Kill This Love, BlackPink Just Dance 2020
https://youtu.be/logCT6uflJk?si=ib7KIfdXui04yMio
Like BTS, BlackPink have taken over the world and reign supreme as the hottest girl band everywhere. Kill This Love has such fun and unique choreography already, we weren’t sure how Just Dance was going to top it but top it they did. The catchy pop lyrics on a heavy drum and bass beat makes it instantly recognisable as BlackPink everywhere and with the perfect blend of English and Korean, Kill This Love is an earworm that you will be dancing to until your knees give out!
11. Barbie Girl, Aqua Just Dance Summer Party
https://youtu.be/6AtyyRVxT9g?si=uH4cWFwvY2SIUzPP
There is no place in the world you can go where this song is not an instant party starter. As you get older the lyrics might throw you off but upbeat nature and connection to a favourite toy make it just a fun song to dance to wherever you are. Like all the best songs, the easy singalong nature and funky vibes make this a fan favourite for every kid and family Just Dance party.
10. Istanbul (Not Constantinople), They Might Be Giants Just Dance 4
https://youtu.be/pJ1aucN4Smw?si=2f9WM0yEwAv5t4Ad&t=10
It’s maybe not your first thought when you think about great songs but when you hear it, Istanbul gets you moving. The funky storytelling and fun random instruments used make this comedy song one of the best dances on Just Dance. The silly song gives you an excuse to let go and just boogie in the best, cringiest way. A weird history lesson wrapped up in a funky beat, Istanbul is 100% my favourite and an ultimate classic to dance to.
9. Mamma Mia, ABBA Just Dance 2019 Unlimited
https://youtu.be/JMeAuUc45sg?si=in5PgB164heyW6lG&t=24
There is nothing better than ABBA no matter how young or old you may be. The foundations of modern pop can be found in Mamma Mia and we love it for that. The high energy and hopping piano fill us all with nostalgia for summers in the sun and nights partying with friends. Mamma Mia has us singing along no matter where we are and the Just Dance team created a map and routine that embody the ABBA energy and more.
8. Gangnam Style, Psy Just Dance 4 DLC
https://youtu.be/AV1biKT426I?si=ST_2XjwOnS1Lwbhz
When Psy’s international breakout song hit the charts, I was obsessed and so were all the kids I knew. Just like many other songs on this playlist the vibes, crazy music video, and easy to learn dance moves had everybody twirling their hands in the air. Who cares if we know the words, the energy is infectious and the music delightful.
7. Macarena, Los del Río Just Dance 4
https://youtu.be/Zli4GXpo4H0?si=uLCpPSWOqgRs8kQr&t=41
A club remix to a classic Spanish pop tune, this supreme song may be the gossip around town about young girl Macarena but the fun spanish beat remixed to early 2000s club bass has created an internationally recognisable dance routine that Just Dance has taken and elevated to the next level. Who doesn’t love a bit of scandal at a party and Los del Rio really took that idea and ran with it. The easy beat and catchy lyrics add to the dancing vibe making it a go-to for every party!
6. Single Ladies, Beyoncé Just Dance 2017
https://youtu.be/4vU2D7zFEiA?si=XXWvOIwvuYCoM6Tp&t=60
There is nothing more iconic than Beyoncé’s Single Ladies. The chart topping single has everyone bouncing when it comes on the radio and even the most anti-pop advocates have to give a little chair shuffle when they hear the upbeat 2000s tune. The girl power anthem is full of bass, high beat drums and an empowering chorus that leaves with an itch that can only be danced away.
5. Hot n Cold, Katy Perry Just Dance
https://youtu.be/UUeiSHQ8dSM?si=JQWJw8iwfE3Ldm7d
Another classic girl power song, Katy Perry just knew what would get the girls on the dance floor. The up and down of the 2000s pop music and silly repeatable lyrics had every preteen pretending to break up with their imaginary boyfriend - I’m sorry Miguel but it's you not me - and then dancing the feels away. Watching the bride go through the crazy ride in the Just Dance universe kept us going for years and Hot n Cold is always on the Dance Playlist.
4. Rasputin, Boney M Just Dance 2
https://youtu.be/fCv5q2yoqAY?si=78JX5v2PY5UZn_6I&t=25
Not so much a hidden gem anymore, I don't think the Just Dance team had thought Rasputin would steal our hearts as much as it did. The storytelling of the most controversial character in Russian history backed to a disco beat created a masterpiece that has kids laughing and everyone on the dance floor. I always wonder what Rasputin’s grandchildren would’ve thought about the no.1 song in the club being about their granddad’s weird life.
3. Dancing Queen, ABBA Just Dance 2018
https://youtu.be/-4POqzIz_ZE?si=0BXvyCxY-Q3gHM0z&t=13
How can you say you play Just Dance if Dancing Queen is not in your go - to! The music, the lyrics, the nostalgia that goes with it, even the youngest mover is an ABBA fan. Hearing it just puts you in the mood for a dance and relive your moments as a Dancing Queen. Bonus points if you remembered to have a listen on your 17th birthday. There is nothing in the pop world like ABBA and Dancing Queen. It is the perfect epitome of that international party song that gets us all moving.
2. Time Warp, Halloween Thrills Just Dance 4
https://youtu.be/Wo3Xbho0IdM?si=6sgwAVjfC6-g42x6
It’s astounding how this cheesy musical number from probably the strangest stage production ever has become a fan favourite especially when you’ve got all your friends round and want a good laugh. Like other songs on this list, the funky beat and cheesy lyrics are what get us moving but the reason it is number 2 is that even outside of the game, you can find people doing the Just Dance moves! It is an instant classic and an all round good time, exactly what Just Dance is all about.
1.I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) Just Dance 2024
https://youtu.be/pJazuqvTvjg?si=NrGdjSBKrm2K9Tje&t=10
There are not many singers that give good feelings every time but Whitney Houston was that 1 in a million and I Wanna Dance with Somebody is THE feel-good song. The fun disco base and easypeasy lyrics leave every dancer shaking and shimmying harder than any other song. With an amazing dance map and the classic 80s outfits, Just Dance made this song even better. A number one song in our hearts, and number one on this list, Whitney will keep us dancing for years to come.
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