Top Ballroom Dance Tracks to Elevate Your Routine

Whether you're practicing for a competition or just dancing for fun, the right music can transform your ballroom routine. From classic waltzes to fiery Latin rhythms, here are the top tracks that will inspire elegance, passion, and precision in every step.

Waltz

The waltz is all about grace and fluidity. These timeless tracks will help you glide across the floor with effortless elegance.

• "The Blue Danube" – Johann Strauss II
• "Moon River" – Henry Mancini
• "Waltz of the Flowers" – Tchaikovsky

Tango

Intense, dramatic, and full of passion—tango music demands sharp movements and deep connection.

• "Por Una Cabeza" – Carlos Gardel
• "Libertango" – Astor Piazzolla
• "Tango Roxanne" – From Moulin Rouge!

Foxtrot

Smooth and sophisticated, the foxtrot thrives on jazzy, rhythmic tunes that keep the energy light and playful.

• "Fly Me to the Moon" – Frank Sinatra
• "Cheek to Cheek" – Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
• "It Had to Be You" – Harry Connick Jr.

Cha-Cha

Upbeat and flirtatious, cha-cha music brings out the fun side of ballroom with its infectious rhythm.

• "Oye Como Va" – Santana
• "Smooth" – Santana ft. Rob Thomas
• "Dance with Me Tonight" – Olly Murs

Rumba

Slow, sensual, and full of emotion, rumba tracks highlight the storytelling aspect of dance.

• "Bésame Mucho" – Andrea Bocelli
• "Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti" – Alejandro Fernández ft. Christina Aguilera
• "Perfidia" – Luis Miguel

Quickstep

Fast, lively, and full of energy—quickstep music keeps dancers on their toes with its upbeat tempo.

• "Sing, Sing, Sing" – Benny Goodman
• "I'm a Believer" – The Monkees
• "Don't Get Me Wrong" – The Pretenders

Samba

Vibrant and rhythmic, samba music brings the energy of Carnival to the ballroom.

• "Mas Que Nada" – Sergio Mendes
• "Magalenha" – Sérgio Mendes
• "Samba de Janeiro" – Bellini