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D.A.N.C.E. is the second single by French electronic duo Justice, and the first from their album †. It includes an edit and extended versions of D.A.N.C.E, a rougher mix in the style of their earlier releases, B.E.A.T., and the track Phantom which was previously issued in limited quantities twice on 12" vinyl preceding the release of "D.A.N.C.E.. The single was released on April 23, 2007. Vocals for the song are provided by the London based Foundation for Young Musicians choir. A live version of the song is included in Justice's live album A Cross The Universe, along with D.A.N.C.E. Pt. 2; a live remix of the song.
According to the band, they are huge Michael Jackson fans and therefore decided to dedicate this song to him. The song references numerous Michael Jackson songs including P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing), Black or White, Working Day and Night, and Whatever Happens along with The Jackson 5 song ABC or Michael Jackson's album Music and Me.
A music video for D.A.N.C.E. was shot by French directorial duo Jonas & François with animation by So Me. The video was nominated for the 2007 MTV Video Music Award "Video of the Year."
The song was #4 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007.
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