Contemporary dance has evolved over the years to encompass a variety of dance genres. It seems to overlap into lyrical, modern, ballet and jazz. Here is a playlist attempting the span the reaches of contemporary. Leaning more ballet/lyrical? Checkout the Slow and Delicate songs. Feeling jazz? Pick up the pace then. Miss your lyrical face? Bring on the angst!

Slow and Delicate
She is Love – Parachute
Fondu au Noir – Couer du Pirate (Bonus! Its in 3/4 time)
Hang With Me (Acoustic) – Robyn

Picking Up The Pace
Cosmic Love – Florence & The Machines
Bring Night – Sia
Heartbeat – Enrique Inglesias ft. Nicole Sherzinger

A Bit Angsty
Decode (Piano Interpretation) – Paramore
Where I Stood – Missy Higgins
Stand Still Look Pretty – The Wreckers

Off The Wall
Veins – Charlotte Martin
Heads Will Roll – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Paradise Circus – Massive Attack

See previous playlists