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The year of 2017 gave us a lot to be happy about-in terms of music that is. For weddings especially, music is one of the most important elements. Whether it be music played during the ceremony, cocktail hour, or (for when the real fun begins) dancing at the reception.
2017 has given us so many great songs to dance along to that come from almost every genre. Here are some of our picks for the best dance songs of 2017!
10. J Balvin- “Mi Gente”
While this song is relatively unknown among mass music mediums, people love to dance to this song by J Balvin. J is quite popular in South America and Mexico, and his songs are popular when people need to get up and get dancing!
9. Rihanna- “Work”
If you are looking for a song to get you and your friends up and dancing, this would be the one. Rihanna gets to work as this techno-dancy beat will surely get all ages up and dancing along!
8. Coldplay- “Something Just Like This”
While this song does start out a bit slow, the beat drops and it turns purely into a dance song! This Coldplay hit will get you up and moving around as it has three minutes of pure enjoyment!
7. Nikki Minaj- “Rake It Up”
While this may be a club/rap song, it is easily one of the most popular dance songs that came out in 2017. If you’re looking for something to get you and your friends to stay on the dance floor, this one is certainly it.
6. DJ Khaled- “I’m The One”
This DJ Khaled song has arguably one of the most popular lists of pop stars in a song from 2017. WIth Bieber, Quavo, Chance, and Lil Wayne, it surely has the stars to make the song fun and can definitely get you up and moving around.
5. Chainsmokers- “Closer”
“Closer” is one of those songs that can be used as a first dance and a party song. It is singable, fun, and simply a memorable song.
4. Cardi B- “Bodak Yellow”
As another rap hit, “Bodak Yellow” goes hard and is solely a dance song to get people up and dancing to the hard beat. Not only is it a fun and energetic song, but it will liven up any party.
3. Daddy Yankee, Justin Bieber- “Despacito”
Another South American hit, “Despocito” is definitely one of the most popular songs of 2017.
2. Ed Sheeran- “Shape of You”
“Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran is a song that makes any age stand up and dance. It is an easy song to sing along to and dance with!
1. Bruno Mars- “24k Magic
First on the list is probably not only the best song of 2017 but the best dance song in general of 2017. “24k Magic” is one of the most popular Bruno Mars songs and people love dancing and singing along!