Worst songs of 2010

So it goes with out saying if there are the best songs of 2010 there has to be the worst songs of the decade.  The Village Voice has spent hours compiling the worst songs of 2010.  You may not agree with them all especially their number one pick.

AOL 10 Best Songs of 2010

So here we are at the end the first decade of the 21st Century. That's a pretty amazing thought. Over the next few day the 4 PM Dance Break will be taking at a list of the best and worst songs of the year and the decade. We will even give you a look at our top 10 post of all time.
AOL gives us their list of the 10 best songs of 2010 featuring music from Lady Gaga, Usher, Bruno Mars, B.O.B Eminem and Katy Perry.

Telephone Lady Gaga feat Beyonce

The Best video of 2010 was clearly Telephone. This is a great song and an amazing video. So dance people dance.

Wale - Chillin ft. Lady Gaga

Here is a dance break featuering Wale and Lady Gaga. Enjoy!!

"Lovergirl" by Teena Marie

This dance break goes out in memory of Teena Marie who passed away of a seizure today. Keep jamming TM

BASHY - FANTASY (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This song came out in September but still fresh and we may hear more of it in 2011. Bashy's Fantasy.

Emmanuel Jal - We Want Peace Official Music Video feat Alicia Keys, Geor...

A song calling out for peace this year from Emmanuel Jal and Alicia Keys.

Keri Hilson Feat. Nelly - Lose Control (Let Me Down)

This week I'm going to be looking for the next big dance breaks for 2011. Here is the first one by Keri Hilson feat. Nelly.

Janet Jackson "Together Again" (Official)

You can never go wrong with a little Janet to get you on your feet. This song was first written for those who had passed away due to HIV/AIDS. Of course with the passing of her brother this song could take on a whole new meaning either way it's a great song and now more then ever we should take the opportunity to remember the ones we love who are no longer with us. I would like to dedicate this dance break to my dear friend KP. You will be Together Again!

Trans Siberian Orchestra Carol Of the Bells Izod Center December 13 2008

From Gospel to Industrial Rock. Christmas truly is a time for everyone. Carol of the Bells is easily one of my favorite carols, but this version by the Trans Siberian Orchestra takes it to a whole new level.

Various Artist "Hallelujah Chorus"

With Christmas just a few days away. I thought I would kick the Christmas selections into high gear. This first Christmas Dance Break comes to us from Quincy Jones' Handels Messiha a Soulful Celebration. This Gospel version of the Hallelujah Chorus is simply moving. Artists such as Stephanie Mills, Chaka Kahn, Sounds of Blackness, Stevie Wonder, Take 6 and Joel Sample lend their voices to this joyful and rousing rendition. Not to mention something about Gospel makes me want to get up and do the deep should action down an aisle.

Dance Break to Commercial Break

From Dance Breaks to commercial breaks. Here is a quick look at some fun and forgotten Holiday commercials.

Christina Perri - Jar of Hearts Official Video

Here is a bonus dance break for you. This song is so haunting and it's really speaking to me right now. I also wanted to post this because of the beautiful use of choreography.

George Michael - Faith (US Version)

Not exactly a holiday song, but it is my holiday gift to you in the year 2011. I hope we all find a little faith in something.

The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting Over An Open Fire)

The dance break is my favorite holiday song, by one of my favorite artist, you guessed it Christina Aguilera. I can't help myself the girl can sing!

Destiny's Child - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

Another claymation inspired video, this one is from Destiny's Child.

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Mariah Carey

Here a Christmas video by Mariah Carey giving a nod to the Claymation special Santa Claus is coming to town.

The Jackson 5 - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

Our countdown to Christmas Continues with Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer by the Jackson 5.

N Sync - Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays

So one more Christmas song today. This one is from N'Sync. It's a great Christmas song and a fun video. It even features the late Gary Colman Enjoy!

Greyson Chance - Waiting Outside the Lines

It may not be a holiday song, but it's going to be a great Christmas for Greyson Chance. This kid first went viral with a Youtube clip of him playing Lady Gaga's Paparazzi. Now he has his own single. Justin Bieber eat your heart out. Merry Christmas!

GLEE - Baby, It's Cold Outside (Full Performance from 12/7)

This next Christmas Song is your Glee song of the week. Now this song is either very sweet or really creepy depending on how you interpret the lyrics. "Say what's in this drink?" can we say date rape. I do think this version is super cute so snuggle with a love one and enjoy.

Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You

So with 10 days until Christmas I thought I would start posting some holiday dance breaks. 'Tis the season to boogie. This Mariah Carey Christmas song is a classic.

Michael Jackson Duet with Akon - Hold My Hand

So it seems to be a day of new music and Akon. Here is a new video from Michael Jackson and Akon.

Dr. Dre - Kush ft. Snoop Dogg, Akon

Her's your first look at Dr. Dre new video Kush featuring Snoop Dogg and Akon Keep dancing!

Akon - Smack That ft. Eminem

I just had to throw this one in the mix. It's a great booty shake song. So get up and dance. It will keep you warm.

Jimmy Edgar - I Wanna Be Your STD

This Electronic dance break was suggested by a friend of mine. I'm new to Jimmy Edgar but I will keep my eye out for him. The tile of this track leaves a bit to be desired but hey who am to judge. I dig the track for sure. Hope you enjoy!

Through a Hole

Greetings Dance Breakers. I have an exclusive new video from Vortex Park it call Through a Hole from their new album Follow the Elephant.

MIKA - Love Today

Hey Dance Breakers! It's been a while since I had a chance to post anything. Been super busy with the opening of a production of Hairspray. I had a few moments today so I thought I would just send you all out some love and fun dance music. This song from Mika is so fun I can't help but get up and dance. Enjoy and keep dancing!

Kanye West - POWER

Downloaded Kanye's new album"My Dark Beautiful Fantasy" today- it's awesome.

Janet Jackson - All Nite

For Lisa.

If..

For Zuni

Pendulum - Midnight Runner

How about some Drum & Base to get you moving today! This live performance of Midnight Runner at the Brixton Academy should do just the trick. Enjoy!

Chrmeo- Fancy Footwork

Fancy Footwork seemed like an appropriate song to put on the blog. The song was released years ago but was most recently featured in Step Up 3D.





Here it is being used in Step Up 3D

Kesha We R Who We R Music Video

Speaking of Kish Kash...Ke$ha. Actually, she has nothing to do with Kish Kash or Basement Jaxx for that mater, but I like the alliteration. While the official video for this song has not been released. This group of talented and industrious gay men put together their own video. They have also done videos for Katy Perry's California Girl, among others.

Basement Jaxx Feat. Lisa Kekaula - Good Luck(Appleseed O.S.T.)

As the chaos of the week begins these next few posts will be all over the place. Starting with Good Luck by Basment Jaxx of their Album Kish Kash. This song takes me back to one of the best New Years parties I had ever been to.

Nephew - "Police Bells & Church Sirens" by Søren Behncke - VideoVideo pr...

During my search of music from Denmark, I ran across a blog that inspired me to post the song Police Bells and Church Sirens by the group Nephew. The video is so imaginative. Two words for you, talking barn.




In case your wondering the blog is called Keeplefty

The WIZ "A Brand New Day" 30 Years of Movie Magic!

Now for something completely different. This here is dance music. Brand New Day comes from the 70's movie The Wiz, an African-American re imagining of The Wizard of Oz.




I could not find a great clip of the dance number but here is clip to show the amazing dance from the movie.

This song also inspired this Family Guy clip.

Kim Zolciak at White Party

Not all Dance Breaks are considered equal. There are some that are just catchy or lame enough that they catch on. I'm sure many of us remember the fame the American idol contestant William Hung received after his Ricky martin "She Bang" rendition. This next dance break is from Kim Zolciak from The Bravo Reality Series, The Real House Wives of Atlanta. This is her performance at the White Party. Now keep in mind this video has been edited and produced so it's not to bad, actually kind of a hot track.



This is Kim Live on The Ellen DeGeneres

Now this song and Kim's follow up single Google Me inspired Q-100 Bert show Co-host Melissa Carter to write her song Unplugged. Inspired may not be the right word to use since Carter felt that with the right producer and auto tune anyone can have a hit song. You can find both Tardy for the Party and Unplugged on itunes.

An additional note all the proceeds of Unplugged go to support The Melissa Carter Transplant Fund of Piedmont Hospital.

Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP We No Speak Americano Extended Version

So this song is number 29 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100. The song is so fresh and fun and what a great video. Hope you all enjoy!

Down With Webster - Whoa Is Me

I've always had a strange obsession with Canada. Maybe it started in my early childhood watch show like You Can't Do That on Television. No matter what some great things come out of Canada including this group Down with Webster and their song, that is number 27 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, Whoa is me.

Shawn Desman - Night Like This (New Hot RnB Music 2010)

Another Canadian artist for you today. Shawn Desman. One of the great thing about doing this blog is discovering new artist and new music from all over the world. Music and dance are universal and has the power to bring us together. So grab a partner and dance on a Night Like This.

Fefe Dobson - Stuttering

This song is at number 13 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100. It's been a while since I've heard a song from Fefe Dobson.

Rihanna - What's My Name? ft. Drake

This song is climbing up the charts both in the U.S and Canada. Has Rihanna put out a song that was not a hit?

Kyle Riabko - Pop Medley (Saskatoon 2009)

My search for new artist, great music and something to move to, took me to our neighbor to the north, Canada. To be honest I had never heard of this guy before but after seeing this clip I will have my eye on him. You may recognize Kyle Riabko from his role on 90210. Here he is doing a medley of pop songs. You gotta love a guy with a guitar. Enjoy!

10 Posts you may have missed

Happy Black Friday 4 PM Dance Breakers!!

It's about 10 AM so many people have been out for hours now doing their post Thanksgiving shopping.  But in case you are going out later today or coming back in for a short break before you hit the stores again.  Here is some 10 blogs that you may have missed and hopefully this will get you pumped up to get that shopping done.  Happy spending and dancing.

Janet Jackson - All 4 U

Christina Aguilra - Not Myself Tonight

Cee Lo Green - F*%K You

Willow Smith - Whip My Hair

Aquanote - Nowhere

Far East Movement - Like a G6

Mary J. Blige - Just Fine

Glee - Teenage Dream

Jay Z ft Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind

Top 10 Blog Posts

Happy Thanksgiving 4 PM Dance Breakers!

Almost three months ago to the day I started building this blog.  As I stop to give thanks today, I would like to Thank everyone who has been reading the blog.  I had no idea what to expect when I started this, but the journey so far has been great. Thanks to the readers in the U.S, Denmark, UK, Canada, Russia, Georgia, Bolivia, Ireland, Australia and India.  I hope you have been enjoying the music and the dance and I hope you are able to share it with friends. 

Please feel free to leave comments or request songs.  I am always looking for new music and the next Big Break.  Today's posts are a look back over the last three months.  The Top 10 post you all ran out to dance to and 10 post you may have missed.

Enjoy, Dance and Be Thankful!

Top 10 Post

This song was just posted but already made your top 10. Debuting at number 10,

Glee - Just The Way You Are

Another song that was posted just this week, but got a lot of traffic, is a live performance by Pink. Debuting at number 9 here's

Pink- Raise Your Glass-AMA Performance

The second of three Glee songs to make this top 10 list at number 8,

Glee- Forget You

With a hot hook, a killer producer and a dash of auto tune, Bert Show co-host Melissa Carter, set out to prove that anyone can make a hit single.  Well she did just that. At number 7 here is

Melissa Carter - Unplugged

Slash and Fergie seem like an unlikely duo but their new single seemed to have everyone buzzing.  Maybe it was the sexy video, or the hard rock beat. Either way your 6th most viewed post sizzles.

Slash ft. Fergie - Beautiful Dangerous

The final Glee song in this top 10 list takes an old classic and meshes it with a hot hit. Number 5

Glee- Sing in the Rain/Umbrella

It was surprising to see how readers took to this next post.  One of my favorite local Atlanta bands at number 4 here's

Vortex Park - Bee Sting

The next post on the list is not a song, but an interview.  Cee Lo Green's album The Lady Killer seems to be all the talk.  Your number 3 post

What's Old is New Again -Cee Lo Green on NPR

Your number 2 post has been up for less then 24 hours and has quickly became one of the most viewed videos on The 4 PM Dance Break. At number 2...

The Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)

Here it is your number 1 post.  This one is pretty amazing and shows that songs and dances that are classic are labeled as such for a reason.  Your number 1 post...

Fred Astaire - Royal Wedding Ceiling Dance

The Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)

It seems to be fitting to play this song today, since Jennifer Gray won Dancing with the Stars last night. Here are The Black Eyed Peas putting their spin on Time of my Life from Dirty Dancing.  It just feels right.  "No body puts Baby in the corner."

Glee Cast - Just The Way You Are (Glee Cast Version)

Glee, one of the best shows on TV IMHO, brought a tear to my eye this week when Finn sang this song to Curt. Take the number a number one song put it with a number one show and you get well this...

Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny)

So not exactly what I wanted to share but it's a great to see different influence coming together. Jai Ho and You are my Destiny from the Pussy Cat Dolls

Love Mera Hit Hit - Billu Barber

At first listen of this song I was dancing at my desk. Some great music from India

"Friend in Need" by RedNo.5

They may not be Native American but I heard this sung by Ulali and so I felt the connection it's a great song and it is posted in the spirit of Thanks, giving and friendship

Ulali sings Maybe

I just love this song. I was first introduced to this group during my summers on the Cherokee Reservation in North Carolina. Some of the best times of my life happened on that Reservation. Find the beat of your heart and dance.

Ulali in Performance

In celebration of Thanksgiving. I thought I would give a nod to some Native American Artist out there. I love this group their music is amazing. Here is Ulali, reminding us to dance and to never forget who we are or where we came from. Enjoy Happy Thanksgiving!!!

INFERNAL - Self Control

A bonus blog from Infernal

INFERNAL - From Paris to Berlin

Infernal is another great group that has made it's way to Europe.

Aqua - Barbie Girl

This song made a big slpash in the U.S.

Alphabeat - The Spell (Official Video)

In the few shorts months I have been doing the 4'O Clock Dance Break Blog I have had some great response form folks here in Atlanta. What has surprised me is the number of folks in Denmark who are viewing the blog. To everyone reading I want to thank you. I hope you are enjoying what you hear and read. So today I thought I would play some artist from Denmark as a nod to the readers there. Enjoy!

Alphabeat is now in the UK but if my research is correct they started off in Denmark.

Jesse McCartney - Shake

New Music from Jesse McCartney.

(HD) Pink performs "Raise Your Glass" at the 2010 AMA's - 11/21/10

Bonus Blog of the day. Pink kills it every time and her performance at the 2010 AMA's is no exception. So Raise Your Glass to the never to be counted out, Pink!

Shakira ft. Freshlyground - Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) (The Offici...

Christina Aguilera - Something's Got a Hold On Me (Burlesque)

One of my favorite artist ever!!!!! Christina Aguilera constantly amazes me with her voice, her courage and her versatility. Since I'm looking at Latin artist and in honor of her upcoming movie debut in Burlesque staring Cher here is the Lady X herself.

Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca

Today's dance break will take a look at Latin artist. The feel and rhythm of Latin music has certainly made it's mark here in the U.S. and across the globe. I thought I'd start with Ricky Martin to get things going.

Don Omar - Hasta Abajo

GLEE - "Umbrella/Singin' In the Rain" Full Performance

Another 4 PM Dance Break Bonus Blog. Last week I posted some classic dances from Gene Kelly from Singing in the Rain. This week Glee did a great Singing in the Rain/Umbrella mash-up. So I thought I would post to show what is old is new again. Props to Gwyneth Paltrow and the Cast of Glee.

Melissa Carter records "Unplugged" at ICON studios Atlanta

It's a 4 PM Dance Break Bonus Blog. A few weeks ago I posted a link to a new song by Atlanta radio morning show host, Melissa Carter. Well here is a video that shows the making of the song as well as the Unplugged debut video.
"Tonight we're goin' U.P. so look in my eyes and speak to me."

Eminem - White Trash Party - (W.T.P) Recovery "NEW ALBUM" Lyrics Trogg-...

Of course I could not do a pretty fly for a white guy salute with out giving a nod to one of the sickest rappers out there. His newest album Recovery is probably his best album since his debut album. Here's a little White trash Party from my boy Eminem! Raise up and dance.

Slash - Beautiful Dangerous ft. Fergie

Thought I'd go to an old school artist who is definitely fly for a white guy and is still turning out hits. This time Slash, from Guns N' Roses, teams up with Fergie, from the Black Eyed Peas in Beautiful Dangerous.

MGMT - Electric Feel

These guys have a cool different vibe. One of the cast members of Hairspray turned me on to them. So far I like what I hear, what about you?

Die Antwoord - Enter The Ninja (Explicit Version)

Saw them on Jimmy Kemmel thought it had a pretty good beat and a different sound.

Yelawolf - Pop The Trunk

Yelawolf, a southern rapper being compared to Eminem. Would love to hear your thoughts on this guy. First read about him in an Atlanta paper Creative Loafing.

Girl Talk - Oh No

Pretty Fly for a white guy. These next few post are dedicated to some artists that I am just now getting turned onto.
This fist one, Girl Talk a great DJ who does some off the hook mash-ups.
Definitely worth the listen and of course worth the dance!

Stevie Wonder - All I Do (Live At Last London 2008)

This dance break is coming to you from my partner in crime in New York.

4 PM Dance Break on Facebook

Hey everyone! The 4 O'clock Dance Break has a Facebook page too. You can see even more fun dance videos and find out what's going on in Atlanta and around the world. Visit us at 4PMdancebreak. In the mean time keep on dancing, it's good for the heart mind and soul!

Cee Lo Green 'Bright Lights Bigger City' OFFICIAL VIDEO

More music from The Lady Killer. This one has more of a James Bond vibe. So grab your Pussy galore and dance.

What's Old is New Again - Cee Lo Green NPR

Cee Lo Green seems to be everywhere these days. His recent hit single "Forget You", that being the clean version of the songs title, was featured on this weeks episode of Glee. Today, NPR aired an interview discussing his newest album The Lady Killer.

Cee Lo first came onto the scene with Atlanta group Goodie Mob and is probably best know for his Gnarls Barkley hit Single "Crazy". His new album The Lady Killer has a classic sound that is more timeless, while still keeping Cee Lo's signature sounds of camp and funk. Hearing some of the cuts off the album I was instantly transported to my youth. Those cold winter days up north listening to Classic R&B and Soul in my dads old Buick.

It makes me wonder, is the younger generation ready for such classic sounds to return to the air waves? Having grown up listen to Marvin Gay, Al Green and Earth Wind and Fire, The Lady Killer album brought back a feeling of nostalgia. However, if you formative years were spent listening to Britney and Green Day would you appreciate this album as much?

Take a listen to this Cee Lo Green interview on NPR's All Things Considered. I would love to hear what you think of the modern retro sounds of The Lady Killer.

GLEE - "Forget You" Full Performance feat. Gwyneth Paltrow!

Here is your Glee song of the week! Gwyneth Paltrow did an amazing job. I hope we get to see her later this season.

Vortex Park -Bee Sting

One of my favorite songs, from one of my favorite local Atlanta bands. These guys are the bee knees, pun totally intended. Their new album, Follow the Elephant will be released soon. You can check out more music from Vortex park on their website.

Jeremy Aggers "Leatherstrap" live at Paste

Jeremy Aggers is a local Atlanta musician. It's great music and I love music that has some soul to it. These are great guys. Hope you enjoy. Remember a song doesn't have to be down and dirty or have a hip hop beat to dance to it. Find your rhythm, find your soul, find your inner dancer.

Richard Devine - Live 2009 New Years Eve

Today the 4 PM Dance break is going to look at all types of music. This first one comes from DJ Richard Devine. He is a amazing DJ and a great guy! Hope you like it.

Richard Devine - Live 2009 NYE After-party from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

Lil Wil - My Dougie (video)

Learn To Do The "Dougie Dance"

So at the 4 O'Clock Dance break we have been bringing you some great songs to bust out to and introduced you, hopfully to some new music and new artists. Now we are going to take it one step further. Today, we are going to show you some new moves that you can do at the office home or in your car. You may already know this one it's called the Dougie.

Micheal Jackson's dancers here in Atlanta doing the dougie dance

Dance is everywhere you go. The great thing about Atlanta is there is so much talent all over the city. You can find great dancers performing in opera's, ballet's, musicals or The Little Five Points MARTA Station. Take a look.

Fred Astaire - Royal Wedding - Famous Ceiling Dance

One of the most famous and memorable of the classic movie dance Fred Astaire in Royal Wedding Dancing. Yes the famous ceiling dance.

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers - I Won't Dance

Fred Astaire - Puttin' On the Ritz (DVD Quality)

Gene Kelly with Tom & Jerry (HD & HQ)

"I'm Singing in the rain", Gene Kelly

Singing in the Rain

Being an avid support of theatre and the arts. A friend of mine and I traveled to Gainsvile, GA to see a production of Singing in the Rain at The Gainsville Theatre Alliance. I had never seen this show before and I was truly amazed. So today's 4 PM dance break is dedicated to classic dance numbers from a timeless era.

BLOOM by gloATL

gloATL is an amazing troup that takes art to the people. If your ever out and about in Atlanta you may just come across a gloATL performance. They have performed at Lenox Mall, The Woodruff Arts Centre and many other venues across Atlanta. Learn more about gloATL at www.gloatl.com/

Getting to Know Stephen Loch

Here is a Dancer who just moves me. Graceful, Grateful and an all around swell guy. Get to know Stephen Loch from Brooks and Cmpany at the 4 O'clock Dance Break. Learn more about Brooks and Company at www.brooksandcompanydance.org

CORE Performance Company in Polly Motley's Charmed Romantics

Living in Atlanta we have art all around us. Today I thought I would highlight some of the great dance companies here in Atlanta. This clip is from a group in Decatur, GA. If you want to learn more about this amazing troup visit www.coredance.org

Glee - Free Your Mind / Stop! In the Name of Love (FULL STUDIO VERSION)

This week Glee was so amazing there had to be two Glee songs of the week.

Glee - Teenage Dream (FULL STUDIO VERSION)

donna summer - hot stuff

It's hard not to focus on Donna Summer when you are talking about Disco. So many Hits and so beautiful.

DONNA SUMMER - LAST DANCE

Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive ( 1977 )

The Trammps - Disco Inferno

The 4 O'clock Dance Break has Disco Fever Today! So dust off those Bell bottoms and but on those Platform shoes and Burn Baby Burn!!!



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Muppet Babies Intro

I could do this all day but I will leave you with this one last great tv theme song from my youth. Be young and dance!

Disney Theme Songs

Got to give it up to Disney. Here are four great theme songs from Disney cartons.

Thunder Cats Intro

Silverhawks Opening

Top 10 cartoon theme songs from the 80's

This Top 10 Countdown sums up the feel of 80's Tv theme songs for kids.

Jem Theme Song

Two them songs to the same show.

Roundhouse Theme Song

1989 Kids Incorporated Theme Song

This is great! Notice two current stars in the credits.

TLC - All That Theme Song

Kidd Video Theme Song (season2)

Being a child of the 80's we had some of the best and worst TV out there. But it always brings back found memories. Even our cartoons had kicks ass theme songs. These next few 4 'O clock dance breaks are dedicated to TV theme songs that keep rockin' and movin' from your radio to your video.

I'm Feeling Myself

Could she be the next Willow Smith. Why are artist getting younger and young, but in the interest of dance. Here you go Shaniah

Flo Rida - Club Can't Handle Me ft. David Guetta [Official Music Video] ...

Flo Rida does it again. He makes me want to do my thing during the 4 O'clock Dance Break!

Blind Melon - No Rain

The Blind Melon Bee Girl is an iconic character in music video history. Be your own icon and dance!

R.E.M. - It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I...

Tongue Twister Songs make great dance breaks. One of my favorite. Totally takes me back to High School. Enjoy!

Unplugged - Melissa Carter

Here's the next big dance break.  Check out this new song Unplugged by Atlanta Morning Show DJ Melissa Carter of The Bert Show.

Look for the song on itunes. Proceeds will benefit The Melissa Carter Transplant Fund of Piedmont Hospital.

Barenaked Ladies - One Week (Video)

Today's Facebook 4 PM Dance Break!

Whitney Houston - I wanna Dance with Somebody

Going back to the 80's, Whitney's hey day. We all just somebody to dance with. So for the 4 PM Dance Break grab a partner and dance. They'll thank you for it.

Mary J Blige - Just Fine

This is one of those 4 PM Dance Breaks you just can't help but move to. On a cold rainy day like this get up and dance.

Boyz II Men - Motown Philly

Today's Facebook 4 PM Dance Break!!! I don't know it just felt right.

Carrie Underwood - Undo it!

So clearly I'm feeling a bit of a country pull today. Hey country, rap, rock, house, jazz it don't matter just dance. Have a great 4 PM Dance Break.

Sugarland - Stuck Like Glue

A little country beat from Sugarland to dance to at 4 PM. Enjoy!

Glee - River Deep Mountain High

The Glee song of the week from the Duest episode. Enjoy Gleeks!

Katy Perry - Fireworks

The Next Big Break from Katy Perry. The video is pretty great. It's 4 PM so dance!

Michael Jackson - Thriller

Happy Halloween from the 4 O'clock Dance Break!!

Jill Scott - Golden

The 4 O'clock Dance Break has been a great way for me to express myself through music and dance. It allows the true me to shine. When the dance break comes on I don't care who is around or what is happening, I have to dance. It's my joy and I am blessed to share my joy with you. Live a golden life. Share your joy and dance!

Blue Six - Love Yourself

Sometimes music just finds you. Your in the right place at the right time and a song speaks to your very essence. This 4 PM Dance break did just that. Love yourself and dance!

Lisa Shaw - All night high

This 4 O'clock Dance Break is another Naked Music Artist, Lisa Shaw. The power of music and dance is amazing. When you hear a new song I hope you listen to the words too. The beats give music power, the lyrics give it life. Give life, be life, dance!

Aquanote - Nowhere (2002)

The 4 PM dance Break come from a great album called The Pearl by Aquanote, the song is called No Where. "My love is going no where with out you." When your lost and feel like you are no where in your life and love just remember your are not no where, you are now here. Feel your soul and dance.

Miguel Migs-Mesmerized

Today's 4 PM dance break block is going to have you moving to the funky beats of some chill house music. There is a whole world of music that can help inspire and heal us. Find your own beat and dance.

Tiesto feat. BT - Break My Fall

This 4 PM Dance Break is inspired by my travels through the pacific northwest. My tour partner had just come from spending several months in Costa Rica and introduced me to Tiesto. An open heart and mind lead to freedom of movement. Let go and dance, don't worry we are here to break your fall.

Dixie Chicks - Goodbye Earl

My first tour was through the western plain states of America. Montana, North & South Dakota, Oklahoma, Wyoming and Texas. My first tour partner was a good mid western girl. Two 21 year old kids touring the country teaching kids. So being introduced to The Dixie Chicks seemed more then fitting for this leg of my journey. The 4 PM Dance Break goes Country. Get out your boots and let go two steppin'!

Great Day - Eddie from Ohio

The inspiration for dance can come from anywhere. The 4 O' clock Dance Break is a bit different but then again so was my second tour partner. An amazing spirit and such an open heart. As we travelled Europe this group from Virgina help us remind us of home and how blessed we were to be having this amazing adventure.

You can feel the head bob, the finger snap the spirit moving through you. It's a great day to dance!

Kid Cudi vs. Crookers - Day 'n' Night

This is your 4 PM Dance Break Extra. Enjoy and keep the beat with you always.

Kaskade & deadmau5 - Move For Me

You may not know this about me but I spent about 2 years touring the country and parts of Europe with a Children's Theatre Company. It was one of the most exciting and rewarding experience of my life. You and one other person traveling the open roads for a year. You learn a lot about yourself and your partner. You also get introduce to some great music that you may have never heard. Today's block of 4 O'clock Dance Break tunes is music a learned to love on the road and is dedicated to the people who shared their love of music and life with me.

This one comes from my last tour partner, she was always looking for a good dance party, she rocked my world!

Aaliyah feat. Timbaland - Try Again [official video]

Let's bring the 4 PM Dance Break back to the present. At least a more resent present. Never saw the movie but lord knows I spent a summer dancing to this at every party. Keep trying, keep dancing!

Irene Cara - Fame

This 4 PM dance break is straight from the way back machine. To be honest I don't think I had ever seen the video before, but I love the song. I see you all doing split leaps. Have fun!

Feel Good inc. music Video - Gorillaz

The 4 O'clock dance break takes me back. A great song and a sweet video. Dance away kids cause it feels good.

Pink - Raise Your Glass (Official Explicit Version & Lyrics)

There is no video for this 4 PM Dance Break, yet. Knowing PINK it will be as hot as the song! Enjoy and raise your glass!

Far East Movement - Like a G6

This4 PM Dance Break seemed to pop up out of nowhere. I first heard it on Gossip Girl last week. Here's another big break for you to fly to like a G6.

Willow Smith - Whip My Hair

This 4 PM Dance break is the next big break. Don't hurt your next doing this one. I would love to hear your thoughts on this song.

Rihanna - The Only Girl in the World

Rihanna is on fire every song she puts out is a hit! Tell me you don't want to dance to this.

Next Big Break - Tuesday

Hey Dancers and Dancers at heart. The 4 O'clock Dance Break is back. I took a little break but I'm back and ready to share some dance music that I hope will inspire you to move your groove and shake off the stress of your day. Since today is Tuesday I though I would post some new music so you can stay on top of what's hot! So here are you Next Big Breaks.

Natasha Bedingfield - Unwritten (US Version)

Keeping on this inspirational 4 PM Dance Break kick. Here is Daniel's sister Natasha, a song if I am not mistaken she wrote for him for his birthday.

Daniel Bedingfield- Gotta Get Thru This (uk version)

So it's been a pretty tough week. I'm trying to keep my head above water so I figuered this song would be fitting for the 4 PM Dance Break.




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Fast Car - Queen Latifah featuring Missy Elliot

I just love this song but I don't think it got a lot of air play. The Queen and Missy get me dancing anytime. So here it is Fast Car your 4 O'clock Dance Break.

P.S. Woman Drag Racing, Hot!

Work - Ciara featuring Missy Elliot

If this 4 PM Dance Break tells you to work. So I ask how do you work it on the dance floor?

Love and Sex and Magic - Justin Timberlake & Ciara

Continuing today's theme of Duets. This 4 PM Dance break should get you movin and groovin.

Wake Up - John Legend & The Roots

The 4 O'clcok Dance Break is a new spin on a classic. Dance with a message, dance for the joy or dance for fun. Enjoy!

The History of Rap - Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Fallon and The Roots

If you are a fan of late night, rap or just good old fun. This 4 O'clock Dance Break is for you. Rap has gone through so many changes over the years and Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Fallon and The Roots take you on a musical journey from Rappers Delight to Soulja Boy it's great fun. I hope you enjoy. Keep Dancing!



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I Love the way you lie - Eminem feat Rihanna

This Weeks number 1

Looks like Bruno Mars is still on track to hold the number 1 spot this week. So here is the number 2 song. A video featuring Megan Fox and Dominic Monaghan.

Airplans - B.O.B feat Hayley Williams

This 4 PM Dance Break is one of my favorites right now. It's good for cahir dancing. Enjoy!

Hang with me - Robyn

The Next Big Break

My roommate turned me on to this song. He describes it as "totally pop" but like the kids on Bandstand use to say, "It's got a good beat and I can dance to it." So here is this weeks next Big Break.

I love your smile - Shanice

This 4 PM Dance Break is old school! I love this song and it came up a few time this past weekend so I had to share.




4 O'clock Dance Break on Facebook September 29, 2010 - Happy Birthday Tim!

Toxic - Glee Song of the week

This week episode of Glee featured song of Brittney Spears. This show has some great writing and great music. I do love me some Brittney but I am waiting for Glee to do a Christina Agulleria episode she is the ultimate underdog.

F**K You

The Next Big Break

So folks have been talking about this 4 PM Dance Break and if you aren't already jammin' out to it, you soon will be. CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE!

Video

In Memory

Several years ago I worked at an Outdoor Drama in Cherokee, NC called Unto These Hills. Every year we did a dance concert for the company of actors this 4 O'clock Dance Break is a song I used when I choreographed 4 amazing women.

Thursday September 23, 2010 Facebook 4 PM Dance Break

Glee Song of the Week

If you have not been watching Glee, where have you been? This show is bringing back the underdog and they certainly are working the dance moves. So there is now way the 4 O' Clock Dance Break could not have a weekly post devoted to Glee. So here it is the Glee song of the week.

Not Myself Tonight

It's Friday so grab a drink and hit the dance floor and be someone else for a little while cause Monday it's back to the grind.

Power

I saw this video and just freakin love it! Enjoy this 4 PM Dance Break extra.

Number 1 This Week

This weeks number one song! Bruno Mars - Just the way you are

Dancing with the Stars

This 4 O' clock Dance Break was a request from one of my best friends. This is a great video! Christopher Walken is just too much fun. Enjoy and keep dancing!

State of Mind

By 4 PM you have been in meetings all day, made a dozen phone calls and more then likely you have cussed your boss out silently while you sat at your desk. Work can be stressful and effect your state of mind. You take that stress home and take it out on your family. I say no more to that! The 4 PM Dance Break is designed to relieve you from the stress of the day when it really counts.

Butterfly

If a Butterfly flaps his wings in Tokyo, do people in Atlanta, GA dance? You bet they do! When Jason Mraz plays, I can't help but do a little 4 O'clock Dance Break.

Request Line

The Request Line

One of my favorite things about the 4 O'clock Dance Break, the requests. I have friends who will request a song if they have had a rough day at work or just need a pick me up.

All 4 U!

This is the song that started the 4 O'clock Dance Break craze.

5, 6, 7, 8

HERE'S A LITTLE STORY THAT MUST BE TOLD...

Years ago while working as a Ticket Agent in a box office a co worker and I decided that we should get off our duffs and dance everyday. Everyday at 4 O'clock we would take a break, go to the back and do a choreographed dance, that I still remember till this day.

Since then, everywhere I worked, I took the 4 O'clock Dance Break (4 PM Dance Break works too.) with me. It worked in some places not so much in others. It really didn't matter cause it was my way of shaking off the stress of the day and having a good time.

Now, about 10 years later, Facebook has allowed me to share the 4 O'clock Dance Break with my friends across the country. It's been exciting to see the response. Most of my friends on Facebook are familiar with the 4 PM Dance Break. Now, I want to kick it up a notch!

My mission is to share my love of music, dance, friendship and just a plain old good time with as many people as possible. So please, spread the word of dance and join me in the 4 O'clock Dance Break!