Dance-pop

Dance-pop is dance-oriented pop music that originated in the early 1980s. Developing from post-disco and synthpop,^[1] it is generally up-tempo music intended for clubs with the intention of being danceable but also suitable for contemporary hit radio. Dance-pop music is generally characterised by strong beats with easy, uncomplicated song structures^[2] which are generally more similar to pop music than the more free-form dance genre, with an emphasis on melody as well as catchy tunes.^[2] The genre, on the whole, tends to be producer-driven, despite some notable exceptions.^[2]

Dance-pop is a popular style and there are several artists and groups who perform in the genre. Notable ones include Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Usher, Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga, George Michael, Paula Abdul,Spice Girls, Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Kesha and Backstreet Boys.

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• 1 History
• 2 Characteristics
• 3 See also
• 4 References