Dance radio is a format that consists of current and recent dance/electronic music.
While the format is popular in Europe and Asia, it has yet to make an impact in North America, although there are several Top 40 and Rhythmic radio stations which include current Dance product in their playlists. As of April 2012, there were 9 stations (5 full-time and 4 part-time) on FM in various US markets. Dance radio is also present on secondary HD radio streams, satellite, cable and internet. In much of Europe there are national and local dance stations and it is a popular pirate radio format.
Read more about Dance Radio: History, Dance Radio Stations in Canada, Dance Radio Stations in Mexico, Dance Radio Stations in Ireland, Dance Radio Stations in The Netherlands, Dance Radio Stations in The Philippines, Internet Radio Outside The U.S., Defunct, Music Charts
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