Whether you're practicing in the studio or performing on stage, the right music can elevate your tap routine from good to unforgettable. Here's our curated list of 2025's most rhythmically dynamic tracks perfect for tapping your heart out.
Sing Sing Sing (With a Swing)
Benny Goodman
The iconic drum breaks and swinging brass sections make this jazz classic a tap dancer's dream for showcasing speed and syncopation.
Uptown Funk
Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
That punchy bassline and crisp snare hits create the perfect playground for clean, articulate footwork with attitude.
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Michael Jackson
The disco groove mixed with Jackson's signature percussive vocalizations inspires rhythmic innovation in every measure.
Seven Nation Army (Glitch Mob Remix)
The White Stripes
This electronic rework transforms the rock anthem into a pulsating rhythm machine - perfect for contemporary tap fusion.
Bounce
System of a Down
Unexpected time signatures and aggressive percussion challenge dancers to play with off-beat phrasing.
Footprints
Tori Kelly ft. Babyface
Modern R&B meets classic tap sensibility with this acoustic guitar-driven track that highlights subtle rhythmic textures.
Birdland
Weather Report
Jazz fusion at its finest - the shifting grooves demand technical precision and improvisational flair.
