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Make sure to run to the dance floor if you hear any of these songs!

Homecoming is just around the corner! One element that can either make or break a homecoming dance is the music. As we wait for the exciting night to arrive, here is a music-expert-certified list of songs we think would be perfect to get people on the dance floor.

• “Let it Grow” and “How Bad Can I Be?” from “The Lorax”
• “Boomerang” by Jojo Siwa 
• “Cotton Eye Joe” by Rednex (to test the freshman’s dance skills)
• “It’s Everyday Bro” by Jake Paul ft. Team 10
• “Best of Both Worlds” from “Hannah Montana” 
• “S.I.M.P.” from “Phineas and Ferb”
• “Everything is Awesome” from “The Lego Movie”
• “Sea Shanties: Songs of Sailors” (from that one TikTok trend)
• “God Bless America” 
• “I Don’t Dance” from “High School Musical 2”
• The entire “The Greatest Showman” soundtrack
• The entire “Le Mis” soundtrack
• The entire “Descendants” soundtrack
• The entire “Arctic Monkeys” soundtrack
• “My Shot” from “Hamilton” 

JUST KIDDING! Here are our real recommendations:

• “Yeah!” by USHER
• “Super Bass” by Nicki Minaj
• “Don’t Stop The Music” by Rihanna
• “On the Floor” by Jennifer Lopez
• “Summer” by Calvin Harris
• “DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love” by USHER ft. Pitbull
• “You Belong with Me” by Taylor Swift
• “Beauty and the Beat” by Justin Bieber
• “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley
• “Hot Wings (I Wanna Party)” from “Rio”
• “Miami” by Will Smith
• “Maria” by Justin Bieber
• “Shut Up and Drive” by Rihanna
• “Fireball” by Pitbull
• “Wobble” by VIC
• “Rock Your Body” by Justin Timberlake
• “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
• “Drunk in Love” by Beyonce and Jay-Z
• “The Thrill” by Wiz Khalifa 
• “Bottoms Up” by Trey Songz ft. Nicki Minaj
• “Mo Bamba” by Sheck Wes
• “Flashing Lights” by Kanye West 
• “Give Me Everything” by Pitbull ft. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, Nayer

Sad edition:

• “Matilda” by Harry Styles 
• “All Too Well” by Taylor Swift (in honor of sad girl autumn)
• “Young and Beautiful” by Lana Del Rey 
• “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver
• “When I Was Your Man” by Bruno Mars 
• “Promise” by Laufey
• “Gotta Go My Own Way” from “High School Musical 2” (this one isn’t a joke)
• “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond

Slow dance edition:

• “Until I Found You” by Stephen Sanchez
• “It’s Been a Long, Long Time” by Harry James & His Orchestra
• “Lover” by Taylor Swift feat. Shawn Mendes
• “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin (from “Top Gun”)
• “How Deep Is Your Love” by The Bee Gees
• “Love Story” by Taylor Swift 
• “This Town” by Niall Horan

And there you have it. A fool proof list of songs to guarantee an amazing homecoming experience. 

Lexie Curtis ‘27 said, “My favorites are “No Hands” by Roscoe Dash and Waka Flocka Flame. “It Getting Hot” is another good one. I will be using every part of my body to dance to them.” 

Sophomore Tahlia Jain stated, “‘Style’ by Taylor Swift must be played.” Emma Muse ’26 agreed, “If not, I will leave.”

Claire Heidelman ‘24 states, “Any songs from Hamilton, Pitbull or the woman herself, T-swizzle, will get me on the dance floor.”

The Royals have spoken. We hope to hear some of these songs and jam out this Saturday night at Homecoming. Make sure to comment your favorite song below!