Soul-Stirring Songs Every Contemporary Dancer Should Try
Music that moves bodies and hearts—curated for emotional depth and dynamic movement.
A timeless ballad about vulnerability and strength. The piano-driven melody builds into a powerful crescendo, perfect for lyrical contemporary pieces exploring weight and release.
Raw and intimate, this song’s haunting vocals and minimalist arrangement create space for deeply emotional choreography. Ideal for solos about fragility or self-discovery.
A sensual, groove-heavy track with poetic lyrics. The interplay between restraint and explosion in the instrumentation mirrors the push-pull dynamics of contemporary partnering.
Ethereal and expansive, this indie-folk masterpiece lends itself to atmospheric, floorwork-heavy routines. The lyrics’ introspection pairs well with abstract storytelling.
Aurora’s otherworldly vocals and the song’s pulsing rhythm build to a cathartic climax. Choreographers love its versatility—from sharp isolations to sweeping, fluid motions.
A melancholic duet version that adds new layers to the original. The harmonies create a call-and-response dynamic, brilliant for pas de deux or group work about memory and loss.
Pro Tip: Many of these tracks work beautifully slowed down or remixed. Experiment with tempo adjustments to uncover new emotional textures.
