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What are some upbeat first dance songs?

Answered by the UK Wedding Websites editorial team · Updated 2026-10-12

Short answer

Upbeat first dance songs include 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours' by Stevie Wonder, 'Can't Stop the Feeling!' by Justin Timberlake, 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams, 'Uptown Funk' by Mark Ronson, and 'Shut Up and Dance' by Walk the Moon.

An upbeat first dance keeps the energy high and gets your guests clapping along. Choose a song that feels like your relationship: fun, lively and full of joy. Popular choices include 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours' by Stevie Wonder, 'Can't Stop the Feeling!' by Justin Timberlake, and 'Shut Up and Dance' by Walk the Moon. You might also love 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams, 'Uptown Funk' by Mark Ronson, or 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' by Whitney Houston. Think about the tempo and how it feels to dance to it. If you are not confident dancers, an upbeat song can make it easier to move naturally and laugh together. You can also start slow and switch to an upbeat track halfway through, which surprises guests and keeps the party going. Ask your DJ or band to play the full version or a shorter edit. Practise a little at home if you like, but the best first dances are the ones where you look at each other and smile. The song should make you want to move, and it should set the tone for the rest of the evening.

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