Top 100 Dance Songs of All Time

The Ultimate 100 Dance Hits of All Time, a testament to rhythm’s power, ignite an eternal flame in the hearts of party-goers and music lovers alike.

These tracks, spanning decades and genres, encapsulate the essence of what it means to lose yourself on the dance floor. From disco beats to electronic bangers, each song is a chapter in the history of dance music, inviting us to celebrate the moments that unite us under the disco ball.

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01. Y.M.C.A. –•– The Village People
02. Night Fever –•– Bee Gees
03. Dancing Queen –•– ABBA
04. I’m So Excited –•– The Pointer Sisters
05. We Are Family –•– Sister Sledge
06. The Hustle –•– Van McCoy
07. I Will Survive –•– Gloria Gaynor
08. Thank You (Falettin Me Be Mice Elf Agin) –•– Sly & The Family Stone
09. Into The Groove –•– Madonna
10. Brick House –•– Commodores

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11. The Twist –•– Chubby Checker
12. Stayin’ Alive –•– Bee Gees
13. Respect –•– Aretha Franklin
14. Get Down Tonight –•– KC & The Sunshine Band
15. Boogie Oogie Oogie –•– Taste of Honey
16. You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) –•– Sylvester
17. Good Times –•– Chic
18. Don’t Stop ‘Till You Get Enough –•– Michael Jackson
19. Dancing In The Street –•– Martha & the Vandellas
20. Billie Jean –•– Michael Jackson

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21. Never Can Say Goodbye –•– Gloria Gaynor
22. Love’s Theme –•– Love Unlimited Orchestra
23. You Should Be Dancing –•– The Bee Gees
24. That’s the Way (I Like It) –•– KC & The Sunshine Band
25. Lady Marmalade –•– La Belle
26. Rock The Boat –•– The Hues Corporation
27. You Spin Me ‘Round (Like A Record) –•– Dead Or Alive
28. Le Freak –•– Chic
29. Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It –•– Will Smith
30. Celebration –•– Kool & The Gang

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31. Let the Music Play –•– Shannon
32. He’s The Greatest Dancer –•– Sister Sledge
33. Best Of My Love –•– The Emotions
34. Shame –•– Evelyn Champagne King
35. Upside Down –•– Diana Ross
36. Dance To The Music –•– Sly & The Family Stone
37. Heart Of Glass –•– Blondie
38. And The Beat Goes On –•– The Whispers
39. Love Train –•– The O’Jays
40. Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now –•– McFadden & Whitehead

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51. U Can’t Touch This –•– M.C. Hammer
52. ABC –•– The Jackson 5
53. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) –•– Los Del Rio
54. More, More, More –•– Andrea True Connection
55. I Want To Dance With Somebody –•– Whitney Houston
56. Got To Give It Up –•– Marvin Gaye
57. Sledgehammer –•– Peter Gabriel
58. TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) –•– MSFB & The Three Degrees
59. Last Dance –•– Donna Summer
60. Bad Girl / Hot Stuff –•– Donna Summer

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61. Keep On Truckin’ –•– Eddie Kendricks
62. Cherchez La Femme –•– Dr Buzzard’s Original Savanah Band
63. All Night Long (All Night) –•– Lionel Richie
64. La Bamba –•– Richie Valens
65. (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty –•– KC & The Sunshine Band
66. Gonna Make You Sweat –•– C&C Music Factory
67. I’m Your Boogie Man –•– KC & The Sunshine Band
68. What’d I Say –•– Ray Charles
69. Don’t Leave Me This Way –•– Thelma Houston
70. Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe –•– Barry White

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71. If I Can’t Have You –•– Yvonne Elliman
72. Jump (For My Love) –•– The Pointer Sisters
73. Love To Love You –•– Donna Summer
74. Funkytown –•– Lipps Inc
75. 1999 –•– Prince
76. Do Ya Think I’m Sexy –•– Rod Stewart
77. Tear The Roof Off The Sucker (Give Up The Funk) –•– Parliament
78. Mustang Sally –•– Wilson Pickett
79. Shotgun –•– Junior Walker & The All-Stars
80. Shake Your Groove Thing –•– Peaches & Herb

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81. Flashdance (What A Feeling…) –•– Irene Cara
82. Get Up (I Feel Like Sex Machine) –•– James Brown
83. Fly Robin Fly –•– Silver Convention
84. Take Your Time (Do it Right) –•– The SOS Band
85. Land of 1,000 Dances –•– Wilson Pickett
86. Believe –•– Cher
87. Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowza, Yowza, Yowza) –•– Chic
88. Straight Up –•– Paula Abdul
89. Turn The Beat Around –•– Vicki Sue Robinson
90. I’m Every Woman –•– Chaka Khan

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91. I Feel Love –•– Donna Summer
92. Sexual Healing –•– Marvin Gaye
93. Bad Girls –•– Donna Summer
94. Dancing Machine –•– The Jackson 5
95. December, 1963 (Oh What A Night) –•– The Four Seasons
96. Disco Inferno –•– The Trammps
97. Boogie Shoes –•– KC & The Sunshine Band
98. Get Dancin’ –•– Disco Tex & His Sex-O-Lettes
99. I Wanna Be Your Lover –•– Prince
100. Macho Man –•– The Village People

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What is the best dance song ever?

Identifying the best dance song ever is subjective, yet several tracks consistently top the lists. Among the best dance songs of all time, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” stands out for its iconic dance moves and widespread popularity.

This song, alongside other popular dance songs like “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees, encapsulates the essence of dance music songs that get people moving. These tracks are good dance songs and songs that make you dance, reflecting a blend of rhythm and nostalgia that defines best dance music.

Who sang “Get This Party Started”?

“Get This Party Started” is a standout track by P!nk, making it one of the most fun dance songs of the early 2000s. This song exemplifies songs to dance to, combining energetic beats with catchy lyrics, making it a staple in dancing song playlists.

P!nk’s delivery turned the song into one of the best songs to dance to, showcasing her ability to create fun songs to dance to that resonate with a wide audience.