Line Dance Songs New, Trending & Best Ever

Know popular songs to play to get groups doing a line dance.

Updated on July 4, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)

Whether it’s traditional country line dancing or group dances, these songs bring everyone out to the dance floor.

Because it isn’t partner dancing like a slow dance, people of all ages and relationship statuses feel comfortable participating.

Your wedding reception is a party, right? So get it started with some line dancing.

New Line Dance Songs

1. “Giddy Up!” by Shania Twain (Country – 2023
2. “No Body” by Blake Shelton (Country – 2022)
3. “Shivers” by Ed Sheeran (Pop – 2022)
4. “Goo Goo Muck” by The Cramps (Rock – 1981)
5. “Fancy Like” by Walker Hayes (Country – 2021)
6. “In My Feelings” by Drake (Hip Hop – 2018)
7. “The Git Up” by Blanco Brown (Country – 2019)
8. “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus (Pop Country – 2019)
9. “Jerusalema” by Master KG feat. Nomcebo Zikode (Dance – 2020)
10. “Super Freaky Girl” by Nicki Minaj (Hip Hop – 2022)

Trending Line Dance Songs

1. “Cupid Shuffle” by Cupid (R&B – 2007) 
2. “Cha Cha Slide” by DJ Casper (Urban Latin – 2000)
3. “Wobble” by V.I.C. (Hip Hop – 2008)
4. “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!” by Shania Twain (Country – 1997)
5. “Electric Boogie” by Marcia Griffiths (Reggae – 1990)
6. “Shout” by The Isley Brothers (R&B – 1959)
7. “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People (Disco – 1978)
8. “Cotton Eye Joe” by Rednex (Dance – 1995)
9. “Macarena” by Los Del Rio (Pop Latin – 1996)
10. “Stayin’ Alive” by Bee Gees (Disco – 1977)

You will enjoy a list of the most popular and unique line dance songs.

Every couple’s music tastes are different. Thus, I selected line dance songs that include many different eras and music styles.

Popular Hip Hop Hits

WAP – Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion

Released in 2020 on the album WAP, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’m talking WAP, WAP, WAP, that’s some wet a** p****
Macaroni in a pot, that’s some wet a** p****

Toosie Slide – Drake

Released in 2020 on the album Dark Lane Demo Tapes, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

It go, right foot up, left foot slide
Left foot up, right foot slide
Basically, I’m saying either way, we ’bout to slide

Lottery (Renegade) – K Camp

Released in 2020 on the album Wayy 2 Kritical, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Cash on me, like I hit the lottery (the lottery) (racks)
H*** will trip, watch them how they follow me (wait)
Hunnids blue, yeah I got them all on me
Go, go, go, go, let’s go (let’s go)

Savage – Megan Thee Stallion

Released in 2020 on the the EP Suga, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’m a savage (yeah)
Classy, bougie, ratchet (yeah)
Sassy, moody, nasty (yeah)

3 Musketeers – ppcocaine feat. NextYoungin

Released in 2020 on the album 3 Musketeers, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Tell me that you want me, that’s the s*** I always hear
I got three b****** on me like the three musketeers

Tap In – Saweetie

Released in 2020 on the album Pretty Bitch Music, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Diamonds dancin’ on your neck, n****, tap in
Tap, tap, tap in
F*** a n****, get rich, b****, tap in
Tap, tap, tap in

In My Feelings – Drake

Released in 2018 on the album Scorpion, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Now let me see you
Walk that a**, you’re the only one I love
(Walk that a**, walk-walk that a**)
Now let me see you

Hit the Quan – iLoveMemphis

Released in 2015 on the album The TurnUp Kid – EP, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I said get down low and swing your arm
I said get down low and hit the Quan
I’m finna show you how to
Hit the Quan

Watch Me (Whip / Nae Nae) – Silentó

Released in 2015 on the album Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae), Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Ooh, watch me, watch me (yeah) (can you do it?)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (okay)
Do the stanky leg (stank)

Harlem Shake – Baauer

Released in 2012 on the album Harlem Shake, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Then do the Harlem Shake (Shake!)
Ey (Shake!), con los terroristas
Ey, (Shake!) ey (Shake!)

Same Ole 2step – Ent Distrikt

Released in 2011 on the album Same Ole 2step, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Same Ole 2 step to the left
Same Ole 2 step to the right

Teach Me How to Dougie – Cali Swag District

Released in 2010 on the album The Kickback, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

M-bone, show these cats how to do dat down south dance
Dat we learned a lil’ too fast and bought it to the hood
And got da whole crew a**
Teach me how to dougie

Stanky Legg – GS Boyz

Released in 2008 on the album Stanky Legg, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Do da stanky legg, do da stanky legg, do da stanky legg
When I hit da dance floor I be
Doin’ da stanky legg, do da stanky legg, do da stanky legg

Wobble – V.I.C.

Released in 2008 on the album Beast, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Wobble baby, wobble baby, wobble baby, wobble (yeah)
Wobble baby, wobble baby, wobble baby, wobble (yeah)

Cupid Shuffle – Cupid

Released in 2007 on the album Time For A Change, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

To the right, to the right, to the right, to the right
To the left, to the left, to the left, to the left
Now kick, now kick, now kick, now kick

Crank That – Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em

Released in 2007 on the album souljaboytellem.com, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Watch me crank it, watch me roll
Watch me crank that Soulja Boy
Then Superman that h**
Now watch me (Crank that Soulja Boy)

Walk It Out – Unk

Released in 2006 on the album Beat’n Down Yo Block!, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

West side walk it out (West side walk it out)
South side walk it out (South side walk it out)
East side walk it out (East side walk it out)
North side walk it out (North side walk it out)

Cha Cha Slide – Mr. C (DJ Casper)

Released in 2000 on the album Cha-Cha Slide: The Original Slide Album, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Turn it out
To the left
Take it back now y’all
One hop this time
Right foot, let’s stomp
Left foot, let’s stomp
Cha cha now y’all

C’mon N’ Ride It (The Train) – Quad City DJ’s

Released in 1996 on the album Get On Up and Dance, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

So to all of you girls, you know, I’m calling your name
Michelle, Tamika and Tanya wanna ride this train, ride out now
Come on, ride the train, hey, ride it

Tootsee Roll – 69 Boyz

Released in 1994 on the album 199Quad, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And make that Tootsee Roll (Tootsee Roll)
To the left
To the left
To the right
To the right

Planet Rock – Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force

Released in 1986 on the album Planet Rock, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

The D.J. plays your favorite blasts
Takes you back to the past, music’s magic, poof
Bump, bump, bump, get bump with some flash, people

Apache – Sugarhill Gang

Released in 1981 on the album 8th Wonder, Genre: Hip Hop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Tonto, jump on it, jump on it, jump on it
Kemosabe, jump on it, jump on it, jump on it

If you like these songs, you need to see our list of the top wedding party songs to pack the dance floor and sing your heart out!

Hot Country Steps

No Body – Blake Shelton

Released in 2022 from the album No Body, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Don’t wanna scoot the boots with nobody
Get straight tequila drunk on nobody
Wrap these arms around nobody
No body, but yours

Fancy Like – Walker Hayes

Released in 2021 on the album Country Stuff the Album, Genre: Country

Some Alabama-jamma, she my Dixieland delight
Ayy, that’s how we do, how we do, fancy like, oh
Fancy like, oh

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Do the Lasso – Justin Champagne

Released in 2020 on the album Do the Lasso, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And do the lasso, pull me real close
Put your hands on your hips and you dance real slow
Do the lasso, spin ’em around

The Git Up – Blanco Brown

Released in 2019 on the album Honeysuckle & Lightning Bugs, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Take it to the left now and dip with it
Gon’ throw down, take a sip with it
Now lean back put your hips in it

Country Steppin’ (Remix) – JoelPatrick feat. Bryson Gray

Released in 2019 on the album That’s Me – EP, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Slide to the left
Slide to the right
Now back to the middle

Old Town Road (Remix) – Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus

Released in 2019 on the album EP 7, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Yeah, I’m gonna take my horse
To the old town road
I’m gonna ride ’til I can’t no more

Two Step – Laura Bell Bundy feat. Colt Ford

Released in 2015 on the album Another Piece Of Me, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Now slide, slide, two steps
Slide, slide, two steps
Work it out, work it out

Wagon Wheel – Darius Rucker

Released in 2013 on the album True Believers, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

So, rock me mama like a wagon wheel
Rock me mama any way you feel
Hey… mama rock me

Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) – Big & Rich

Released in 2012 on the album Horse of a Different Color, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Riding up and down Broadway
On my old stud Leroy
And the girls say
Save a horse, ride a cowboy

Country Girl (Shake It For Me) – Luke Bryan

Released in 2011 on the album Tailgates & Tanlines, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Shake it for the catfish swimmin’ down deep in the creek
For the crickets and the critters and the squirrels
Shake it to the moon, shake it for me girl

Good Time – Alan Jackson

Released in 2008 on the album Good Time, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’ve been workin’ all week
And I’m tired and I don’t wanna sleep
I wanna have fun
Time for a good time

Firecracker – Josh Turner

Released in 2007 on the album Everything Is Fine, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And she packs a punch like a roman candle
She a pack of black cats in a red paper wrapper
My little darlin’ is a firecracker

Honky Tonk Badonkadonk – Trace Adkins

Released in 2005 on the album Songs About Me, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

There oughta be a law, get the Sheriff on the phone
Lord have mercy, how’d she even get them britches on
That honky tonk badonkadonk

I’m From The Country – Tracy Byrd

Released in 1998 on the album I’m from the Country, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Everybody knows everybody
Everybody calls you friend
You don’t need an invitation
Oh, kick off your shoes, come on in

Man! I Feel Like A Woman! – Shania Twain

Released in 1997 on the album Come On Over, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Oh, oh, oh, I wanna be free
Yeah, to feel the way I feel
Man, I feel like a woman

Any Man of Mine – Shania Twain

Released in 1995 on the album The Woman in Me, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Any man of mine better walk the line
Better show me a teasin’ squeezin’ pleasin’ kinda time

Indian Outlaw – Tim McGraw

Released in 1994 on the album Not a Moment Too Soon, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

‘Cause I’m an Indian outlaw
Half Cherokee and Choctaw
My baby, she’s a Chippewa
She’s a one of a kind

Baby Likes to Rock It – The Tractors

Released in 1994 on the album The Tractors, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Baby likes to rock it – Baby likes a rocket
Baby likes to rock it like a boogie woogie choo choo train

Watermelon Crawl – Tracy Byrd

Released in 1994 on the album No Ordinary Man, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

She wiggled and she jiggled
Beat all you ever saw
Said this is how you do
The watermelon crawl

What the Cowgirls Do – Vince Gill

Released in 1994 on the album When Love Finds You, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I love it when they let their hair down
And dance real close to you
You know I’m a sucker, babe, for what the cowgirls do

Chattahoochee – Alan Jackson

Released in 1993 on the album A Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ’bout Love), Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Yeah, way down yonder on the Chattahochee
Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me
But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was

Achy Breaky Heart – Billy Ray Cyrus

Released in 1992 on the album Some Gave All, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

But don’t tell my heart, my achy breaky heart
I just don’t think he’d understand
And if you tell my heart, my achy breaky heart
He might blow up and kill this man

Boot Scootin’ Boogie – Brooks & Dunn

Released in 1992 on the album Brand New Man, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I go flyin’ down that highway
To that hide-a-way
Stuck out in the woods
To do the boot scootin’ boogie

Copperhead Road – Steve Earle

Released in 1988 on the album Copperhead Road, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Heard mama cryin’, knew something wasn’t right
He was headed down to Knoxville with the weekly load
You could smell the whiskey burnin’ down Copperhead Road

Louisiana Saturday Night – Mel McDaniel

Released in 1980 on the album I’m Countryfied, Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Kick off your shoes and you throw ’em on the floor
Dance in the kitchen ’til the mornin’ light
Louisiana Saturday night

Another popular way to get all guests on the dance floor is by having a dollar dance. See a list of dollar dance hits for guests giving the wedding couple dollar bills to dance with them.

Rock Tunes for Lessons

Personal Jesus – Depeche Mode

Released in 1989 on the album Violator, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You need to confess
I will deliver
You know I’m a forgiver
Reach out, touch faith

Footloose – Kenny Loggins

Released in 1984 on the album Footloose Soundtrack, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Come on, come on let’s go
Lose your blues
Everybody cut footloose

Mony Mony – Billy Idol

Released in 1981 on the album Vital Idol, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Don’t stop cookin’ ’cause I feel all right now, ehi!
But don’t stop now, come on Mony, come on, yeah
I said yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah)

Rock Lobster – The B-52’s

Released in 1979 on the album The B-52’s, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Somebody went under a dock
And there they saw a rock
It wasn’t a rock
It was a rock lobster

Time Warp – Rocky Horror Picture Show Cast

Released in 1975 on the album Rocky Horror Picture Show Soundtrack, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You bring your knees in tight
But it’s the pelvic thrust
It really drives you insane
Let’s do the time warp again

The Loco-motion – Grand Funk Railroad

Released in 1974 on the album Shinin’ On, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Do it nice and easy, now, don’t lose control
A little bit of rhythm and a lot of soul
Come on, come on
And do the Loco-motion with me

Taking Care of Business – (B.T.O.) Bachman Turner Overdrive

Released in 1973 on the album Bachman–Turner Overdrive II, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And I be taking care of business (every day)
Taking care of business (every way)
I’ve been taking care of business (it’s all mine)

Twist & Shout – The Beatles

Released in 1963 on the album Please Please Me, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Twist and shout
Come on, come on, come, come on, baby, now
Come on and work it on out

Limbo Rock – Chubby Checker

Released in 1962 on  the album Limbo Party, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Jack go unda limbo stick
All around the limbo clock
Hey, let’s do the limbo rock

The Twist – Chubby Checker

Released in 1960 on the album Twist with Chubby Checker, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Come on and twist
Yeah, baby, twist
Ooh yeah, just like this
Come on, little miss

Willie & The Hand Jive – Johnny Otis

Released in 1958 on the album Willie and the Hand Jive, Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Hand jive, hand jive
Hand jive, doin’ that crazy hand jive, hey, hey
Come on, sugar, yeah!

Easy R&B Group Dances

The Mississippi Step – Mr. Sipp

Released in 2021 on the album Sippnotized, Genre: R&B

Say So – Doja Cat

Released in 2020 on the album Hot Pink, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I’d let you had I known it, why don’t you say so?

Blinding Lights – The Weeknd

Released in 2020 on the album After Hours, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights
No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch
I said, ooh, I’m drowning in the night
Oh, when I’m like this, you’re the one I trust

Eazy Shuffle – Eric Bellinger

Released in 2020 on the album Hors D’oeuvres, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Ay, groove for a little
Let me see you slide back, now
Clap in the middle, yeah, yeah
Ay, groove for a little

Bikers Shuffle – Big Mucci

Released in 2019 on the album Shuffle Step Slide: The Linedance Movement, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

No walk it to your right
Now walk it to your left
Now kick, kick

Step and Stomp – J Dallas

Released in 2012 on the album MR STEP AND STOMP HIMSELF, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Well watch me do it now
It’s now your time
Oh step and stop at the same time

Da’ Butt – E.U.

Released in 1988 on the album School Daze Soundtrack, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Hey sexy, sexy
Ain’t nothing wrong
If you want to do the butt all night long

My Eyes Don’t Cry – Stevie Wonder

Released in 1987 on the album Characters, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

My eyes don’t cry no more
My heart don’t ache no more
Since you walked through my door

The Bird – Morris Day and The Time

Released in 1985 on the album Ice Cream Castle, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

What time is it? Alright
Y’all got ten seconds
To get to the dance floor…and…squawk!

Party Train – The Gap Band

Released in 1983 on the album Gap Band V: Jammin’, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

If you miss that train
Don’t miss the party train
Everybody all aboard
Oh, baby
Everybody all aboard

Shout (Part I & II) – The Isley Brothers

Released in 1959 on the album Shout!, Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You know you make me wanna
(Shout-wooo) hey-yeah
(Shout-wooo) yeah-yeah-yeah

After all of the formal dances, you can kick off the party with a bridal party dance song.

Upbeat EDM/Dance for Classes

Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat) – Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo

Released in 2020 as a Single, Genre: Dance

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Savage love
Did somebody, did somebody
Break your heart?
Lookin’ like an angel
But your savage love

Jerusalema – Master KG feat. Nomcebo Zikode

Released in 2019 on the album Jerusalema, Genre: Dance

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Ndawo yami ayikho lana
Mbuso wami awukho lana
Ngilondoloze
Zuhambe nami

Attention – Todrick Hall

Released in 2019 on the album Haus Party, Pt. 1, Genre: Dance

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Turn the bass up loud, loud, loud
We about to go in, in, in
And we can’t stop now, now, now

Turbo Hustle – DJ Maestro

Released in 2015 on the album Ballroom, Hustle 101, Genre: Dance

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Two to the right
Two to the left
Right left Roght left

Forever – Chris Brown

Released in 2008 on the album Exclusive: The Forever Edition, Genre: Dance

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Double your pleasure
Double your fun
And dance forever ever ever
Forever, ever, ever

Swamp Thing – Grid

Released in 1994 on the album Evolver, Genre: Dance

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

well alright one time

Cotton Eye Joe – Rednex

Released in 1994 on the album Sex & Violins, Genre: Dance

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’d been married a long time ago
Where did you come from, where did you go?
Where did you come from, Cotton-Eye Joe?

Classic Disco Hits for Parties

Thriller – Michael Jackson

Released in 1983 on the album Thriller, Genre: Disco

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

‘Cause this is thriller
Thriller night
There ain’t no second chance
Against the thing with the forty eyes, girl

Y.M.C.A. – Village People

Released in 1978 on the album Cruisin’, Genre: Disco

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

It’s fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.

Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees

Released in 1977 on the album Saturday Night Fever, Genre: Disco

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Feel the city breakin’ and everybody shakin’
And we’re stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive

You Should Be Dancing – Bee Gees

Released in 1976 on the album Children of the World, Genre: Disco

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

My baby moves at midnight
Goes right on ’til the dawn, yeah
My woman takes me higher

The Hustle – Van McCoy

Released in 1975 on the album Disco Baby, Genre: Disco

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Do the hustle!
Ooh, do it!
Ooh, do it!

Pop Songs for Dancing In Sync

Baby Shark – Pinkfong

Released in 2017 as a YouTube video, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo
Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo

Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke feat. T.I. & Pharrell

Released in 2013 on the album Blurred Lines, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I know you want it
I know you want it
You’re a good girl (hey, hey)

Dance With Me Tonight – Olly Murs

Released in 2011 on the album In Case You Didn’t Know, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I won’t give up without a fight
I just wanna, oh baby
I just want you to dance with me tonight

Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit of…) – Lou Bega

Released in 1999 on the album A Little Bit of Mambo, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Take one step left and one step right
One to the front and one to the side
Clap your hand once and clap your hands twice

5, 6, 7, 8 – Steps

Released in 1997 on the album Step One, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You’re mine, all mine now, bubba
Gonna rope you in, so count me in
5-6-7-8

Mashed Potato Time – Dee Dee Sharp

Released in 1962 on the album It’s Mashed Potato Time, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Get up on your tail now
(Mashed potato) ya, ya, ya, ya
(It’s the latest) come on, baby

The Loco-Motion – Little Eva

Released in 1962 on the album Loco-Motion, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

A little bit of rhythm and a lot of soul
Come on, come on
Do the Loco-motion with me

The Stroll – The Diamonds

Released in 1957 as a Single, Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Stroll across the floor
Now turn around, baby
Let’s stroll once more

Mix of Hits For Beginners

Con Calma – Daddy Yankee feat. Snow

Released in 2019 as a Single, Genre: Latin

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Con calma, yo quiero ver como ella lo menea
Mueve ese poom-poom, girl

Gangnam Style – Psy

Released in 2012 on the EP Psy 6 (Six Rules), Part 1, Genre: K-pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Oppan Gangnam style
Gangnam style

Limbo – Daddy Yankee

Released in 2012 on the album Prestige, Genre: Latin

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Come on catch him, beat to the waist, knee to the floor
Come down and pass the limbo

The Wedding Horah – Vicki DeLor

Released in 2010 on the album Peace Within, Genre: New Age

(Instrumental)

Macarena – Los Del Rio

Released in 1995 on the album A mí me gusta and Fiesta Macarena, Genre: Latin

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Give your body joy Macarena
That your body is to give you joy and a good thing
Give your body joy, Macarena
Hey macarena

Todo, Todo, Todo – Daniela Romo

Released in 1991 on the album Amada Más Que Nunca, Genre: Latin

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Esos bellos momentos, todo todo
Tus lindos ojos verdes, todo todo

Conga – Miami Sound Machine & Gloria Estefan

Released in 1985 on the album Primitive Love, Genre: Latin

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I know you can’t control yourself any longer
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Don’t you fight it ’til you tried it, do that conga beat

Electric Boogie – Marcia Griffiths

Released in 1983 on the album Carousel, Genre: Reggae

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Some say it’s mystic
[It’s electric
Boogie woogie, woogie]
You can’t resist it
[It’s electric
Boogie woogie, woogie]

Chicken Dance/Bird Dance – The Emeralds

Released in 1982 on the album Bird Dance, Genre: Polka

(See more polka wedding songs)

(Instrumental)

The Hokey Pokey – Ray Anthony

Released in 1953, Genre: Big Band

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You do the hokey pokey
And you turn yourself around
That’s what it’s all about

Bunny Hop – Ray Anthony

Released in 1952, Genre: Big Band

(Instrumental)

FAQs

What is the difference between line dancing and group dancing?

Group dance songs and line dance songs are played at wedding receptions to get people all together on the dance floor — in a group.

Group and line dance songs are also known as audience participation songs. Group songs played can invoke a conga line, a train line, rows of line dancing, and more!

Group songs are generally less complicated as far as dance moves are concerned. “Shout” by the Isley Brothers – shouting and raising hands, “Willie & The Hand Jive” by Johnny Otis – a routine hand jive.

Lastly, I would recommend “The Stroll” by the Diamonds. Everyone lines up with men on one side and women on the other. Then, each couple goes through the line under everyone’s hands. It’s a classic.

Should you have line dancing at your wedding?

A better question may be if you want people to dance at your wedding. It’s up to you, as the wedding couple, to decide the mood they want at their wedding reception. Some couples think group dance songs as cheesy or overplayed at wedding receptions. But when the moment hits, it can be pure magic.

There are many country party songs to choose from that your DJ can play at your wedding. Many guests at wedding receptions would know them as line dance songs. However, our most popular country line dance songs are “Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus, “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” by Brooks & Dunn, “Chattahoochee” by Alan Jackson, and “Watermelon Crawl” by Tracy Bird. Popular pop radio songs have created dance crazes also. These songs include “Macarena” by Los Del Rio, “Cha Cha Slide” by Mr. C, “Electric Slide” by Marcia Griffiths, and “The Twist” by Chubby Checker.

Is line dancing still popular?

Yes and no. Country dancers still like to line dance whether it be at a club, party, or wedding. However, due to the mass overplay of line dances at weddings, many couples are choosing to add popular line dance songs to their “do not playlists”. Whether or not to play line dance songs at your wedding should be determined by your guests and whether or not the songs will pack the dance floor.

Are group songs too cheesy?

Group songs are cheesy. Cheesy is fun. Embrace the cheese! People may smirk for a moment until they see everyone else having fun. Have you done the conga up and down a wedding boat? It’s really fun.

Songs that will entice a group conga line or train line include “C’mon N’ Ride It (The Train)” by Quad City DJ’s, “Conga” by Miami Sound Machine, and “The Loco-motion” by Grand Funk Railroad, and “The Locomotion” by Little Eva.

Another activity at more casual or upbeat wedding receptions is limbo. I added a limbo music playlist including “Limbo Rock” by Chubby Checker.

What are the most popular line dances?

• Cowboy Cha Cha
• Electric Slide
• Cha Cha Slide
• Tush Push
• Hokey Pokey
• Chicken Dance

Include a Line Dance Lesson

Talk to your professional wedding planner and DJ. They probably know someone who can teach a few line-dancing songs. And if they don’t, look to your local bars. Someone is always teaching line dancing. Don’t worry if country music isn’t your jam. Country line dancing can be done to any genre of music that has a good beat!

A current popular thing to do at weddings is to have a choreographed dance with a group of people. For this, you would select your own songs. I have seen routine dances to “Forever” by Chris Brown and, of course, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson on YouTube. Old-time kid songs are also very popular to fill the dance floor at wedding receptions. These songs include the Hokey Pokey, the Chicken Dance, and the Bunny Hop.

Music Sources:

• DJs’ Playlists
• Couples’ Playlists
• DJ Event Planner
• DJ Intelligence
• Amazon Best Sellers
• Billboard
• Spotify

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