If you want to live DANCE, you have to breathe MUSIC!

Without a doubt, dance and music are inseparable. Dance is the expression of music. In dance competitions, not only do the choreography and eye-catching moves matter; it’s the music that enhances your performance while setting your tone and emotions and connecting you with the audience.

The thoughtful selection of music helps you to express yourself better and dive into the world of dance. It adds a WOW to your performance and leaves a long-lasting impression on judges and the audience.

Unsure about which music suits your freestyle dance? Don’t worry! We’re here to help you choose the right music for your freestyle moves in dance competitions like India’s International Groovefest (IIGF), a global stage for dancers to compete with each other’s passion and dedication to dance. Let’s make a big difference to your freestyle dance with big dancing platforms like IIGF and the right music together!

Freestyle Disco Dancing Competition

How do you feel in the disco? ENERGETIC! Right? That’s what freestyle disco dancing is all about. It brings a lot of energy and creativity to the dance floor. This freestyle dance style is so predominantly high-energy movements and fast footwork that you can literally feel the zest and enthusiasm on the dance floor.

When it comes to choosing the music for a freestyle disco dancing competition, dancers must go for soundtracks with distinct, strong, and consistent beats. The music with a fostered tempo is suitable for freestyle disco dance. To add more fun and energy to your dance performance, remix versions of classic tunes and modern pop songs with a groovy disco vibe are preferred.

Moreover, in dance competitions like IIGF, ensure that the mood of the music complements the theme of your performance while showing the emotions to judges and the audience. Your selected music must align with your energy level and engage the audience. The musicality like rhythm, melody, and dynamics must synchronize with your movements.

Hip Hop Solo Dance Competition

HIP HOP!! Feeling jazzy and funkadelic? This is the magic of hip-hop dance. It is an expressive dance style that incorporates urban movements and hip-hop culture. The elements like breaking, popping, locking, and waacking give energy to your dance while showcasing your body moves. The use of detailed footwork, body isolations, and rhythmic movements are some important characteristics of this freestyle dance.

Now the question arises – what music suits hip-hop solo dance? The music with heavy bass lines, driving tempo, and catchy hooks is perfect to slay your urban moves. Go for tracks with strong beats to bring more energy to your performance and dynamic rhythms make your choreography more expressive.

What’s the key to a hip-hop solo dance competition? It’s your expression with creativity, inspired by the right music that lets you move naturally. Choose a music that hits you hard on the dance stage. Lyrics can also play a great role in connecting you with the audience and complement your moves and the theme of the dance performance on big dance stages like India’s International Groovefest (IIGF). 

Contemporary Dance Competition

The most expressive and creative dance form that combines various dance forms including jazz, ballet, and modern dance styles. Contemporary dance is characterized by its innovative choreography, fluidity, and portrayal of emotions and narration through sinuous dance moves. What matters the most in this dance style is individuality and self-expression with the unique style. One can unlock the world of creativity and passion of dance with the key of contemporary dance style.

When it comes to the music for contemporary dance, it plays a crucial role in uplifting your performance. The music should be expressive and emotional, create a vibe, and match the diverse movements and themes of the dance performance. From peaceful ambient tunes and energetic beats to soothing classical, you can choose any music that fits your theme and storyline.

How to create an impactful dance performance at a contemporary dance competition? The answer to this question is to choose music that enhances your expressive choreography and evokes emotions. It should have dynamic changes in tempo and intensity with soft textures to create depth and engage the audience. Remember to create a seamless connection between the melody of music and the technicality of dance moves.  

Bollywood Style Dance Competition Group

Who isn’t introduced to the Bollywood dance? Everyone is! It is a vibrant and energetic dance style of the Indian film industry, Bollywood that captures the most attention. The dance of joy and celebration has energetic moves and dramatic expressions that narrate stories. It unleashes your inner dancer and spreads energy and happiness through the magic of movements.

For Bollywood-style dance, music must set the mood and vibe with high-level energy. Go for tracks that have a fusion of contemporary and traditional style and catchy to grab attention. It should have melodic tunes, crazy beats, and lively rhythms to let you move naturally. High-tempo songs are preferred to showcase your talent and let your moves speak.

Experiment with remixes and incorporate various musical styles to bring more enthusiasm to the performance. For the Bollywood-style dance competition group, opt for a track that resonates with the group’s dance style and showcases individual dance talent. Don’t forget to enjoy the music with your heart while hitting the dance platforms like IIGF.

Tips for Selecting Music for Freestyle Dance Competition

Choosing the perfect music is a crucial task as the right music inspires you and the wrong music distracts you. Here are some quick tips for you to choose the right music:

• Understand your dance style and the competition you’re participating in to balance out the music and dance movements and impress judges and audience. Always research who are you dancing for.
• Ensure that your moves and music complement each other instead of overshadowing each other.

• Always choose the music that is close to your heart to feel the music and express yourself better on the stage.

• Avoid the over-hyped and overused music to stand out from the crowd and create a unique statement.

• Your music must align with your dance theme and storyline and engage the audience to make a long-lasting impression.

• Explore and experiment with remixes. Platforms like Spotify, Shazam, and YouTube play an important role in exploring the different genres and styles of music. 

Hurrah! You did it! You got the answer to all your confusion. The music is so powerful to boost up your performance and express yourself with movements.

Imagine a dance without music. Sounds impossible, right? Music is the heartbeat of your dance performance and that’s why it’s important to choose the soundtrack carefully while performing on the dance platforms like IIGF.  From contemporary dance and Bollywood group dance competitions to hip-hop dance competitions and disco dance competitions, we’ve learned the types of music that suit the style and elevate your performance.

Dancing competitions like India’s International Groovefest (IIGF) help you to take a step ahead in your dancing career. It’s not just a competition, but a platform where we appreciate the art of dance. People across the globe come together to showcase their talent and celebrate the dance and culture. We just don’t celebrate the winning but also the behind-the-scenes performance including hard work, practice, and dedication. 

So, prepare your performance, pack your bags, and get ready to join to witness the fun and dance at IIGF 2024 – where the dance never stops and energy never fades!