There's just something that I like about sassy, girly jazz. Maybe it comes from my competition dance days, but I get really excited when I find a new upbeat, sassy song. Here are some songs that would be awesome for jazz choreography! 1. Hey I Don't Know by Kongos Their song Come with Me Now made it big on the radio, but this song is (also on their album Lunatic) has just as much bluesy attitude, with little more of a happy, bouncy feel. I choreographed a small jazz number to this song last year and it was awesome. Beware, it might just get stuck in your head. 2. One Heart by Leftover Cuties I love Leftover Cuties' retro style and sound. I choreographed a competition jazz piece to this song a couple years ago. This could be a fun song for any age group. 3. Shake the Room by Gamu I'm currently using this song for the 2nd time! Usually I get so tired of a song that I would never use it again, but this song is keeping me excited! Last year I choreographed a cute jazz duet and right now I'm actually using it for a tap duet. The fast beat is great and it's always fun to shake it a little, right? 4. Put the Gun Down by ZZ Ward I was hesitant to include this one because it can be a little TOO sassy, if you know what I mean. I definitely had to cut this song to keep it family friendly, but once I did, it made for an awesome dance. I choreographed a trio for some older teens and it did really well at competition. (I cut out the 2nd verse and chorus [:56-1:42] and part of the bridge [1:46-1:56]). 5. Time Machine by Ingrid Michaelson I've seen many lyrical dances done to Ingrid's songs, but in this one she much sassier than normal! I personally just like to dance to it. Can you blame me? 6. Change by Churchill (The song starts 36 seconds into the video). The first time I heard this song, I listened to it over and over and over... It's catchy! I've never used it in choreography, but I love using it in warm-up and do so often in jazz class. I hope you enjoy!
What sassy jazz songs do you love? Comment below!
22 Comments
judy
4/29/2016 02:58:03 am
that is not jazz at all
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Vic
6/29/2016 11:48:54 am
It is very sassy tho
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Anonymous
7/19/2016 09:01:18 pm
It's called sassy jazz not classic jazz and this is for dance not like singing. You could sing it but it would be considered pop or alternative or hip hop depending on the song.
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Haley
5/9/2016 07:41:50 am
Judy,
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Me
5/30/2016 09:13:20 am
Ya
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Chloe
3/19/2020 01:41:25 pm
I hate the song sorry
Ifly49
4/12/2017 08:08:10 pm
This is so true I am a dancer and these types of songs aren't used there is no emotion in these songs that is sassy
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Kels
1/22/2018 11:27:03 am
Ikr I listened through these slag coz I want a sassy song to dance to these are not sassy
Dancer
6/11/2016 11:09:49 am
Well Haley and Judy for someone like me who is a dancer is is actually helpful.
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Amanda
6/18/2016 08:16:16 pm
Loved these songs! Do you have anymore jazz songs that you could recommend? Looking for a sassy jazz for my 13 year old daughters solo. Thanks!
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Haley
6/20/2016 03:24:49 pm
Absolutely! I'll post more jazz songs sometime this week!
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Hehe
2/19/2017 05:02:07 pm
As a dancer, I don't get how these are jazz, but it must be where I live. I love the last song!!
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Rebecca Hyde
3/30/2017 03:54:06 pm
Thanks. This is a great list.
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Dancer
5/8/2017 06:21:12 pm
I think that this is very helpful as a dancer
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Unknown
6/28/2017 02:28:02 pm
This is not sassy jazz. Just saying.
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Kara
4/7/2019 05:02:43 pm
Im doing a dance to Sax by Fluer East but it says some bad words so might want to cut it out but it's a fun Jazz dance song
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Haley
4/8/2019 08:20:53 pm
Thanks for the recommendation!
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lala
7/7/2020 06:13:30 pm
I love the songs sax but in my experience it is overplayed at competition and the judges get sick of it. I would try jessie j has some cute songs or Megan Trainor. But over used songs in my experience are normally scored lower.
Jamie
3/29/2020 01:11:12 am
Feels do good to dance and play with these tunes! This was very first search for Cabera Jazz Dance Music. I feel so lucky, mind almost blow by getting turned on to this mix!! ;)
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Lilly
4/2/2021 06:30:24 pm
you are are really good song picker
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Kelly
9/5/2020 12:00:06 pm
I really appreciate you taking the time to share these songs. I will definitely be using some of these in my Jazz dance classes and enjoyed rediscovering some of these artists. Thank you!
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