[Best of 2012] Top 40 Dance Songs

They filled the floors at the hottest dance clubs and burned up the radio with their scorching beats. Most importantly, they charted on That’s My Jam’s Dance Chart throughout 2012. See which songs locked down the top 40 spots.

1. Zedd feat. Matthew Koma - “Spectrum”
2. Erika Jayne – “Party People (Ignite the World)”
3. Benny Benassi feat. Gary Go – “Close to Me”
4. September – “Party in My Head”
5. Eva Simons – “I Don’t Like You”
6. Calvin Harris feat. Ne-Yo - “Let’s Go”
7. Avicii – “Silhouettes”
8. Deadmau5 feat. Chris James - “The Veldt”
9. Afrojack & Shermanology – “Can’t Stop Me”
10. Dash Berlin feat. Jonathon Mendelsohn – “World Falls Apart”
11. David Guetta feat. Sia – “She Wolf”
12. Calvin Harris - “Feels So Close”
13. Madonna - “Girl Gone Wild”
14. Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin - “Don’t You Worry Child”
15. Morgan Page feat. Tegan & Sara - “Body Work”
16. Dash Berlin feat. Jonathon Mendelsohn – “Better Half of Me”
17. Noelia - “My Everything”
18. Zebra Katz feat. Njena Reddd Foxxx - “Ima Read”
19. Jack Back, David Guetta & Nicky Romero feat. Sia – “Wild One Two”
20. Rihanna – “Where Have You Been”
21. Avicii – “Levels”
22. Scissor Sisters - “Let’s Have a Kiki”
23. Ingrosso & Alesso feat. Ryan Tedder - “Calling (Lose My Mind)”
24. Spencer & Hill feat. Nadia Ali - “Believe It”
25. Kaskade feat. Skylar Grey – “Room for Happiness”
26. The Wanted – “Chasing the Sun“
27. Martin Solveig – “The Night Out”
28. Calvin Harris feat. Florence Welch - “Sweet Nothing”
29. Tiësto & Wolfgang Gartner feat. Luciana - “We Own the Night”
30. Nicki Minaj – “Pound the Alarm”
31. Ne-Yo - “Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)”
32. Morgan Page, Sultan + Ned Shepard & BT feat. Angela McCluskey – “In the Air”
33. Karmin - “Hello”
34. Wynter Gordon - “Buy My Love”
35. Blush – “Dance On”
36. AnnaGrace - “Alive”
37. Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull – “Dance Again”
38. Taryn Manning feat. Sultan + Ned Shepard – “Send Me Your Love”
39. Chris Brown - “Turn Up the Music”
40. Swedish House Mafia – “Greyhound”

[CHART] Dance – December 2012

Don’t worry, child — Swedish House Mafia is No. 1!

Back for the first time since “Save the World” was a hit in 2011, the trio claim’s the Dance Chart’s final No. 1 of 2012! But Calvin Harris, Ne-Yo, AnnaGrace and Enrique Iglesias have each posted debuts that are in hot pursuit of the group. Click here to learn more about how the charts work.

1. Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin - “Don’t You Worry Child” (2)
2. Calvin Harris feat. Florence Welch - “Sweet Nothing” (-)
3. Ne-Yo - “Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)” (-)
4. Noelia - “My Everything” (1)
5. AnnaGrace - “Alive” (-)
6. David Guetta feat. Sia – “She Wolf” (4)
7. Enrique Iglesias feat. Sammy Adams - “Finally Found You” (-)
8. Taryn Manning feat. Sultan + Ned Shepard – “Send Me Your Love” (8)
9. Andy Moor feat. Sue McLaren – “Trespass” (10)
10. Nicki Minaj – “Pound the Alarm” (6)

[CHART] Dance – November 2012

The Dance Chart electorate has voted for Noelia!

The singer leaps nine notches to claim the No. 1 spot on November’s chart. Not far behind is a debut from Swedish House Mafia, the soon-to-be-broken-up group who blesses us with yet another club smash! Click here to learn more about how the charts work.

1. Noelia - “My Everything” (10)
2. Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin - “Don’t You Worry Child” (-)
3. Deadmau5 feat. Chris James - “The Veldt” (1)
4. David Guetta feat. Sia – “She Wolf” (3)
5. Zedd feat. Matthew Koma - “Spectrum” (2)
6. Nicki Minaj – “Pound the Alarm” (8)
7. Nervo - “You’re Gonna Love Again” (-)
8. Taryn Manning feat. Sultan + Ned Shepard – “Send Me Your Love” (-)
9. Karmin - “Hello” (5)
10. Andy Moor feat. Sue McLaren – “Trespass” (-)

[CHART] Dance – October 2012

Deadmau5 earns his first No. 1 on the Dance Chart!

The outspoken DJ climbs to the peak with “The Veldt.” Debuts on this this month’s Dance Chart listing include the latest from David Guetta, Karmin, Nicki Minaj and Noelia. Get chart info here.

1. Deadmau5 feat. Chris James - “The Veldt” (6)
2. Zedd feat. Matthew Koma - “Spectrum” (1)
3. David Guetta feat. Sia – “She Wolf” (-)
4. Scissor Sisters - “Let’s Have a Kiki” (7)
5. Karmin - “Hello” (-)
6. Calvin Harris feat. Ne-Yo - “Let’s Go” (2)
7. Zebra Katz feat. Njena Reddd Foxxx - “Ima Read” (3)
8. Nicki Minaj – “Pound the Alarm” (-)
9. Tiësto & Wolfgang Gartner feat. Luciana - “We Own the Night” (4)
10. Noelia - “My Everything” (-)

[CHART] Dance – September 2012

Zedd leapfrogs into the No. 1 spot!

The young turntablist snatches the top slot from Avicii and, in the process, kidnaps it away from what likely contender Calvin Harris. Zebra Katz also rockets into the top 3, and debuts spots are filled by Tiësto and Wolfgang Gartner, Deadmau5 and Havana Brown. Get chart info here.

1. Zedd feat. Matthew Koma - “Spectrum” (3)
2. Calvin Harris feat. Ne-Yo - “Let’s Go” (2)
3. Zebra Katz feat. Njena Reddd Foxxx - “Ima Read” (6)
4. Tiësto & Wolfgang Gartner feat. Luciana - “We Own the Night” (-)
5. Avicii – “Silhouettes” (1)
6. Deadmau5 feat. Chris James - “The Veldt” (-)
7. Scissor Sisters - “Let’s Have a Kiki” (8)
8. Havana Brown feat. Pitbull - “We Run the Night” (-)
9. Eva Simons – “I Don’t Like You” (4)
10. The Wanted – “Chasing the Sun“ (5)

[CHART] Dance – August 2012

Avicii earns his second No. 1 of 2012!

The Swedish superstar returns to the top with “Silhouettes.” He’s being chased by two notable debuts: Calvin Harris‘ duet with Ne-Yo and Zedd‘s collaboration with Matthew Koma. Zebra Katz, Scissor Sisters and Loreen are also hoping to creep up on Avicii, as is the returning track by The Wanted. Get chart info here.

1. Avicii – “Silhouettes” (4)
2. Calvin Harris feat. Ne-Yo - “Let’s Go” (-)
3. Zedd feat. Matthew Koma - “Spectrum” (-)
4. Eva Simons – “I Don’t Like You” (1)
5. The Wanted – “Chasing the Sun“ (7)
6. Zebra Katz feat. Njena Reddd Foxxx - “Ima Read” (-)
7. Ingrosso & Alesso feat. Ryan Tedder - “Calling (Lose My Mind)” (2)
8. Scissor Sisters - “Let’s Have a Kiki” (-)
9. Martin Solveig – “The Night Out” (3)
10. Loreen - “Euphoria” (-)

[CHART] Dance – July 2012

Eva Simons likes being No. 1!

Even though her hit, “I Don’t Like You,” is a bit anti-social, Simons rises to the top of July’s Dance Chart. Not far behind are a plethora of debuts, but most of last month’s toppers take a slide downward. Next month is guaranteed to be interesting. Get chart info here.

1. Eva Simons – “I Don’t Like You” (7)
2. Ingrosso & Alesso feat. Ryan Tedder - “Calling (Lose My Mind)” (10)
3. Martin Solveig – “The Night Out” (-)
4. Avicii – “Silhouettes” (-)
5. Rihanna – “Where Have You Been” (2)
6. R.I.O. feat. Nicco – “Party Shaker” (-)
7. The Wanted – “Chasing the Sun“ (-)
8. Afrojack & Shermanology – “Can’t Stop Me” (1)
9. Jack Back, David Guetta & Nicky Romero feat. Sia – “Wild One Two” (3)
10. Katharine McPhee – “Touch Me” (-)

[CHART] Dance – June 2012

Afrojack and Shermanology are unstoppable!

The duo’s “Can’t Stop Me” has topped That’s My Jam’s June’s Dance Chart. Hot on its heels are strong debuts from Rihanna,  Jennifer Lopez, Swedish House Mafia and Ingrosso & Alesso, as well as rising hopefuls from Jack Back and Eva Simons. Get chart info here.

1. Afrojack & Shermanology – “Can’t Stop Me” (3)
2. Rihanna – “Where Have You Been” (-)
3. Jack Back, David Guetta & Nicky Romero feat. Sia – “Wild One Two” (5)
4. Madonna - “Girl Gone Wild” (1)
5. Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull – “Dance Again” (-)
6. Swedish House Mafia – “Greyhound” (-)
7. Eva Simons – “I Don’t Like You” (8)
8. Morgan Page feat. Tegan & Sara - “Body Work” (2)
9. Dash Berlin feat. Jonathon Mendelsohn – “World Falls Apart” (4)
10. Ingrosso & Alesso feat. Ryan Tedder - “Calling (Lose My Mind)” (-)

[CHART] Dance – May 2012

Madonna is felling like a virgin again!

That’s because this month she’s topped one of That’s My Jam’s charts for the very first time. “Girl Gone Wild” claims the No. 1 slot on this month’s tally, followed closely by DJ extraordinaires Morgan Page and Afrojack with Shermalology. Summer may be more than a few weeks away, but these hot floor-fillers are getting an early start to being the season’s anthem. Get chart info here.

1. Madonna - “Girl Gone Wild” (8)
2. Morgan Page feat. Tegan & Sara - “Body Work” (4)
3. Afrojack & Shermanology – “Can’t Stop Me” (-)
4. Dash Berlin feat. Jonathon Mendelsohn – “World Falls Apart” (5)
5. Jack Back, David Guetta & Nicky Romero feat. Sia – “Wild One Two” (-)
6. Chris Brown - “Turn Up the Music” (10)
7. Spencer & Hill feat. Nadia Ali - “Believe It” (2)
8. Eva Simons – “I Don’t Like You” (-)
9. Benny Benassi feat. Gary Go – “Close to Me” (1)
10. Bingo Players – “Cry (Just a Little)” (-)

[CHART] Dance – April 2012

Holy shift! The tracks on That’s My Jam’s Dance Chart are a-changin’!

Along with a new No. 1, courtesy of Benny Benassi and collaborator Gary Go, five debuts leap onto the chart from Spencer & Hill and Nadia Ali, Morgan Page with Tegan & Sara, Madonna, Swedish House Mafia and Knife Party, and Chris Brown. We can’t wait to see what this shake up means for next month’s rankings! Get chart info here.

1. Benny Benassi feat. Gary Go – “Close to Me” (2)
2. Spencer & Hill feat. Nadia Ali - “Believe It” (-)
3. Erika Jayne – “Party People (Ignite the World)” (1)
4. Morgan Page feat. Tegan & Sara - “Body Work” (-)
5. Dash Berlin feat. Jonathon Mendelsohn – “World Falls Apart” (5)
6. Kaskade feat. Skylar Grey – “Room for Happiness” (3)
7. Blush – “Dance On” (8)
8. Madonna - “Girl Gone Wild” (-)
9. Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party - “Antidote” (-)
10. Chris Brown - “Turn Up the Music” (-)