30 Cha Cha Songs That Will Make You Dance
Do you think that ballroom dancing means you can’t play your favorite songs at your wedding reception? Think again. The Cha Cha is danced to a 4/4 rhythm which works with some of today’s hits. It’s perfect for your wedding reception.
When you think of the Cha Cha do you think “two, three, cha cha cha?” Yep. That’s how the common steps are taught: two, three, cha-cha-cha. And Cha Cha is not just a stuffy ballroom dance; the hip movements rival Elvis!
Good songs to dance the cha cha
The Cha Cha is best danced with a beat per minute around 112 to 128 BPM and the time signature is 4/4 rhythm. This meets some of the current Pop hits with the correct rhythm. However, if you are learning the Cha Cha, you can start with songs at around 100 BPM. Of course, the faster the song, the more practice you will need — or the more breaks.
Either way, you can dance the Cha Cha to any song within that range with the designated rhythm. If the song can make your running list, it’s good for a Cha Cha.
Whether you are looking for a dance song or a dance hit to fill the dance floor, I’ve you covered.
Havana – Camila Cabello feat. Young Thug
Released in 2018 on the album Camila
Lyrics to Dance:
Havana, ooh na-na
Half of my heart is in Havana, ooh na-na
He took me back to East Atlanta, na-na-na
Oh, but my heart is in Havana
If It Feels Good (Then It Must Be) – Leon Bridges
Released in 2018 on the album Good Thing
Lyrics to Dance:
You give me that stuff
And it’s such a blessin’
You and I get the light
Alone in this heaven
Dance – DNCE
Released in 2018 on the album Dance
Lyrics to Dance:
Baby, dance with me
Come on and dance with me
Clap your hands with me
Go to France with me
24K Magic – Bruno Mars
Released in 2018 on the album 24K Magic
Lyrics to Dance:
Twenty four karat magic in the air
Head to toe so player
Uh, look out!
Don’t Worry – Madcon feat. Ray Dalton
Released in 2018 released as a single
Lyrics to Dance:
Them bright big lights are shining on us
That beat so tight it makes you wanna
Get up, get down like there’s no tomorrow
Am I Wrong – Nico & Vinz
Released in 2014 on the album Black Star Elephant
Lyrics to Dance:
If you tell me I’m wrong, wrong
I don’t wanna be right, right
If you tell me I’m wrong, wrong
El Pollito Cha Cha Cha – Pulcino Pio
Released in 2013 on the album El Pollito Pío Y Sus Amigos
Lyrics to Dance:
Baila
Baila bello el baile
Baila el baile bello
Baila el baile de cha cha
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke feat. T.I., Pharrell
Released in 2013 on the album Blurred Lines
Lyrics to Dance:
You’re a good girl (oh yeah)
Can’t let it get past me (oh yeah)
You’re far from plastic (alright)
Talkin’ about getting blasted
I hate these blurred lines
Tik Tok – Kesha
Released in 2010 on the album Animal
Lyrics to Dance:
Tonight, I’ma fight
‘Til we see the sunlight
Tick-tock on the clock
But the party don’t stop, no
Oh, whoa, whoa-oh
Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera
Released in 2010 on the album Hands All Over
Lyrics to Dance:
I don’t need try to control you
(Ah) look into my eyes, and I’ll own you
With them the moves like Jagger
OMG – Usher feat. Will.I.Am
Released in 2010 on the album Raymond v. Raymond
Lyrics to Dance:
Baby, I can break you down
There’s so many ways to love ya
Got me like, oh my God I’m so in love
Break Your Heart – Taio Cruz feat. Ludacris
Released in 2009 on the album Rokstarr
Lyrics to Dance:
If you fall for me
I’m not easy to please
I might tear you apart
Told you from the start
Down – Jay Sean feat. Lil Wayne
Released in 2009 on the album All or Nothing
Lyrics to Dance:
You won’t be lonely, even if the sky is falling down
You’ll be my only, no need to worry
Baby are you down, down, down, down, down?
Just Dance – Lady Gaga feat. Colby O’Donis
Released in 2008 on the album The Fame
Lyrics to Dance:
Keep it cool, what’s the name of this club?
I can’t remember, but it’s alright, a-alright
Just Dance
Glamorous – Fergie feat. Ludacris
Released in 2006 on the album The Dutchess
Lyrics to Dance:
First class, up in the sky
Poppin’ champagne
Livin’ my life in the fast lane
I won’t change by the glamorous
Sway – Michael Bublé
Released in 2003 on the album Michael Bublé
Lyrics to Dance:
Long before it begins
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now
Bésame Mama – Poncho Sanchez feat. Mongo Santamaria
Released in 1999 on the album Latin Soul
Lyrics to Dance:
Besame Mama como tu sabes
Déjame mama, como te gusta ti
Smooth – Santana with Rob Thomas
Released in 1999 on the album Supernatural
Lyrics to Dance:
And it’s just like the ocean under the moon
It’s the same as the emotion that I get from you
Bailamos – Enrique Iglesias
Released in 1998 on the album Cosas del Amor
Lyrics to Dance:
I won’t be leaving your side
We’re gonna dance through the night
I’m gonna reach for the stars
I Need to Know – Marc Anthony
Released in 1999 on the album Marc Anthony
Lyrics to Dance:
It’s getting harder not to think of you
Girl I’m exactly where I want to be
The only thing is I need you here with me
Chilly Cha Cha – Jessica Jay
Released in 1998 on the album Chilly Cha Cha
Lyrics to Dance:
Baila baila chilly cha cha senorita
Baila baila chilly cha cha senor
I give you another chance, you can clap your hands
Shake your body chilly cha cha dance
Two Pina Coladas – Garth Brooks
Released in 1997 on the album Sevens
Lyrics to Dance:
So bring me two pina coladas
Gotta have one for each hand
Let’s set sail with Captin Morgan
Oh and never leave dry land
One Night At A Time – George Strait
Released in 1997 on the album Carrying Your Love with Me
Lyrics to Dance:
Oh, I think about you all day long
It feels so good, it can’t be wrong
I got my fingers crossed that this goes on and on
My Maria – Brooks & Dunn
Released in 1996 on the album Borderline
Lyrics to Dance:
My Maria
There were some blue and sorrow times
Just my thoughts about you
Bring back my piece of mind
What Is Love – Haddaway
Released in 1993 on the album The Album
Lyrics to Dance:
What is love?
Oh baby, don’t hurt me
Don’t hurt me
No more
Everybody Loves to Cha Cha Cha – James Taylor
Released in 1991 on the album New Moon Shine
Lyrics to Dance:
We hadn’t practiced for a time or two around,
She was doing it better than me.
You know my baby loves to cha, cha, cha.
Kokomo – The Beach Boys
Released in 1998 on the album Cocktail Soundtrack
Lyrics to Dance:
We’ll get there fast
And then we’ll take it slow
That’s where we wanna go
Way down in Kokomo
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Released in 1982 on the album Thriller
Lyrics to Dance:
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
Released in 1971 on the album Earth, Wind & Fire
Lyrics to Dance:
Do you remember
The 21st night of September?
Love was changin’ the minds of pretenders
While chasin’ the clouds away
Oye Como Va – Santana
Released in 1970 on the album Abraxas
Lyrics to Dance:
Oye cómo va
Mi ritmo
Bueno pa’ gozar
Mulata
Do you have a favorite Cha Cha song perfect for weddings? Be sure to comment on the song below.
FAQs
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Cha-Cha music has a Syncopation 1-2-3-4-& unless it is counted 2-3-4-&-1. Many of these songs lack syncopation in the music.
If the focus is on the song being a 4-4 beat, that’s true. But then a person can West-Cost-Swing (not east coast) to anything other than a Waltz or Samba and possibly a Hustle. IMHO – Familiar is more a Samba than Cha-Cha. I perceive much of this list to do more disservice to the general public than be informative and enlightening. Perhaps a revision is in order. This list missed classic C&W Cha-Cha; Neon Moon – Brooks & Dunn (Brand New Man) 1991.
Thank you Del for the feedback and advice. I will review the list again and make updates based on your recommendations.