**"Top Ballroom Dance Songs to Elevate Your Routine"** – Discover timeless and modern tracks perfect for waltz, tango, and foxtrot.

Whether you're gliding across a competition floor or practicing your technique, the right music can transform your ballroom experience. Discover these timeless classics and contemporary gems perfect for waltz, tango, and foxtrot.

Waltz: Elegance in 3/4 Time

The waltz demands music with a graceful, flowing quality. These selections range from orchestral masterpieces to modern reinterpretations.

"The Blue Danube"
Johann Strauss II
Classic
"Come Away With Me"
Norah Jones
Modern
"Moon River"
Audrey Hepburn (Henry Mancini)
Classic
"Waltz in A Minor"
Frédéric Chopin
Classic
"A Thousand Years"
Christina Perri
Modern

Tango: Passionate & Dramatic

From traditional Argentine tango to contemporary hits with that distinctive rhythm, these songs will ignite your performance.

"Por Una Cabeza"
Carlos Gardel
Classic
"Tango de Roxanne"
Moulin Rouge! Soundtrack
Modern
"Libertango"
Ástor Piazzolla
Classic
"Bad Romance" (Tango Version)
Lady Gaga (Ballroom Remix)
Modern
"La Cumparsita"
Gerardo Matos Rodríguez
Classic

Foxtrot: Smooth & Sophisticated

The foxtrot's playful yet refined character shines through in these jazz standards and modern tracks with swing.

"Fly Me to the Moon"
Frank Sinatra
Classic
"L-O-V-E"
Nat King Cole
Classic
"Cheek to Cheek"
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
Classic
"Uptown Funk" (Foxtrot Arrangement)
Bruno Mars (Ballroom Version)
Modern
"It Had to Be You"
Harry Connick Jr.
Modern

Looking for more? Many streaming platforms now have curated ballroom dance playlists—search for "competition standard" versions to get the ideal tempo for practice.

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