Cha Cha is such a fun dance style! Definitely a ballroom favorite. Here are some of the best Cha Cha songs to dance to!
Best Cha Cha Songs
Cha Cha is a popular Latin dance style and there are lots of super fun songs to dance to! Whether you’re looking for a fast Cha Cha song or a slow Cha Cha song this list has you covered.
The Cha Cha is a very flirtatious dance and a popular choice when it comes to ballroom dancing. There are songs across many decades that are great for this style. Whether you’re looking for an oldie or a new popular song you will find it here.
Here’s a list of some of our favorite Cha Cha songs that you might enjoy dancing to:
1. “Sway” by Dean Martin
2. “Smooth” by Santana ft. Rob Thomas
3. “Cuban Pete” by Jim Carrey (from the movie The Mask)
4. “Oye Como Va” by Santana
5. “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira ft. Wyclef Jean
6. “Bang Bang” by will.i.am
7. “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
8. “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
9. “Baila Baila Baila” by Ozuna
10. “La Vida Es Un Carnaval” by Celia Cruz
11. “Besame Mucho” by Consuelo Velázquez
12. “Corazon Espinado” by Santana ft. Maná
13. “Save the Last Dance for Me” by Michael Bublé
14. “Dance with Me” by Orleans
15. “Sabor a Mi” by Los Panchos
Remember that Cha Cha music can vary in tempo and style, so feel free to choose songs that match your preferred pace and dancing skills.
Latin Dances
Here are some more great Cha Cha songs to add to your playlist:
1. “Let’s Cha Cha Cha” by MC Lyte
2. “Conga” by Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
3. “Candela” by Buena Vista Social Club
4. “Oye Mi Canto” by Gloria Estefan
5. “La Negra Tiene Tumbao” by Celia Cruz
6. “Dance Like Yo Daddy” by Meghan Trainor
7. “Loco in Acapulco” by The Four Tops
8. “Smooth Operator” by Sade
9. “Tequila” by The Champs
10. “Quimbara” by Celia Cruz
11. “Suavemente” by Elvis Crespo
12. “Bailamos” by Enrique Iglesias
13. “Guantanamera” by The Sandpipers
14. “El Bimbo” by Bimbo Jet
15. “Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps” by Cake
16. “Kiss on My List” by Daryl Hall & John Oates
These songs offer a mix of classic and contemporary Cha Cha tracks that should keep you grooving on the dance floor.
Latin Music
Here are even more Cha Cha songs to keep the rhythm going. With the size of this list you will never run out of great cha cha songs and are sure to find your favorite:
1. “Baila Baila Conmigo” by Jennifer Lopez & Rauw Alejandro
2. “Conga” by Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
3. “Bailando” by Paradisio
4. “Ran Kan Kan” by Tito Puente
5. “Te Amo” by Franco de Vita
6. “Pata Pata” by Miriam Makeba
7. “Eres Tú” by Mocedades
8. “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow
9. “Dancing in the Street” by Martha and the Vandellas
10. “Echame A Mi La Culpa” by Luis Miguel
11. “I Need to Know” by Marc Anthony
12. “La Bilirrubina” by Juan Luis Guerra
13. “Bésame Mucho” by Cesária Évora
14. “Guantanamera” by Compay Segundo
15. “Quitate de la Via Perico” by Wilfrido Vargas
16. “El Cumbanchero” by Tito Puente
These songs encompass a mix of classic and contemporary Cha Cha tracks that are sure to keep your dance session lively and enjoyable.
Jennifer Lopez Cha Cha Songs
Who doesn’t love Jennifer Lopez’s music?! Jennifer Lopez has some great songs that can be danced to with a Cha Cha rhythm. Here are a few of her popular songs that work well when dancing the Cha Cha:
1. “Let’s Get Loud”
2. “On the Floor” ft. Pitbull
3. “Dance Again” ft. Pitbull
4. “Ain’t Your Mama”
5. “Waiting for Tonight”
6. “Love Don’t Cost a Thing”
7. “If You Had My Love”
8. “I’m Into You” ft. Lil Wayne
9. “Papi”
10. “Get Right”
11. “Do It Well”
12. “Goin’ In” ft. Flo Rida
13. “Booty” ft. Iggy Azalea
14. “Qué Hiciste”
15. “Jenny from the Block” ft. Styles P & Jadakiss
These songs offer a mix of Jennifer Lopez’s energetic and catchy tunes that can be adapted for Cha Cha dancing. You can’t go wrong with these hits!
Slow Cha Cha Songs
If you’re looking for some slower ballroom dance songs, here’s a list of Cha Cha songs that are perfect for a more relaxed and sensual dance. These are great to dance to with that special someone:
1. “Besame Mucho” by Diana Krall
2. “Smooth Operator” by Sade
3. “Bailando” by Enrique Iglesias ft. Gente de Zona
4. “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás” by Nat King Cole
5. “Amor” by Julio Iglesias
6. “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion
7. “La Barca” by Luis Miguel
8. “Perfidia” by Linda Ronstadt
9. “Amor Amor Amor” by Julio Iglesias
10. “Historia de un Amor” by Luis Miguel
11. “You Belong to My Heart” by Elvis Presley
12. “Quizás” by Tony Dize
13. “Cry to Me” by Solomon Burke
14. “Dos Gardenias” by Buena Vista Social Club
15. “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás” by Andrea Bocelli
16. “Bésame Mucho” by Consuelo Velázquez (Various artists’ versions)
These songs have a slower tempo that’s well-suited for a more intimate and expressive Cha Cha dance style.
Fast Cha Cha Songs
Looking to pick up the beat and get the party going? Here’s a list of faster-paced Cha Cha songs that will get your feet moving on the dance floor:
1. “Cuban Pete” by Desi Arnaz (from the movie The Mask)
2. “Sway” by Pussycat Dolls
3. “Cuban Pete” by Tito Puente
4. “Smooth” by Santana ft. Rob Thomas
5. “El Matador” by Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
6. “Carnavalera” by Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
7. “Oye Como Va” by Santana
8. “Bamboleo” by Gipsy Kings
9. “Baila, Baila” by Ivan Cruz
10. “Tequila” by The Champs
11. “La Vida Es Un Carnaval” by Celia Cruz
12. “Candela” by Buena Vista Social Club
13. “Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan
14. “Valió la Pena” by Marc Anthony
15. “El Bimbo” by Bimbo Jet
These songs have a quicker tempo, making them ideal for energetic and lively Cha Cha dancing.
We hope you find the perfect songs for you on this list! Whether you’re looking for slow and sensual, loud and lively, or classic oldie or modern, this list has it all!
But don’t stop there, find your perfect song for other dance styles as well at the links below. You will find the perfect song for other styles such as Rumba, Tango, and so much more!
And don’t forget to look the part when you’re dancing to your favorite Cha Cha song! Click the links below to find some great Latin dance attire and shoes!