Money Dance ready playlist ideas for live bands and DJs

The Money Dance is a joyful way for relatives and friends to offer blessings while getting a quick turn on the dance floor with you both. Build a set that starts warm, grows gently, and stays family friendly so titas, titos, and barkada can join without bottlenecks.

How long and when to place it

Aim for one focused segment of 8 to 12 minutes after dinner but before the full party set. Keep a short aisle from your table to the dance floor so lines form neatly. Have safety pins, hypoallergenic tape, or ribbon garlands ready by the stage, and assign two ushers to keep both lines moving.

Live band set ideas

Classic OPM warmers

• “Panalangin” — APO Hiking Society
• “Kahit Maputi Na ang Buhok Ko” — Rey Valera
• “Ikaw” — Yeng Constantino
• “Tagpuan” — Moira Dela Torre

Retro feel good for titas and titos

• “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko” — VST & Company
• “Sumayaw Sumunod” — The Boyfriends
• “Dance With Me” — The Boyfriends

Modern mellow to midtempo

• “Tadhana” — UDD
• “Right Time” — Johnoy Danao
• “Palagi” — TJ Monterde

Brief your band to start with classic ballads for elders, then lift energy into light disco so lines keep moving. For dependable mics and monitors during the handoffs, coordinate with tech partners who keep audio clear and friendly to voices.

DJ crate and BPM tips

Group tracks in two gentle arcs so you can loop if the line is long.

• 88–100 BPM midtempo sway: “Ikaw,” “Panalangin,” “Tadhana”
• 102–115 BPM light dance: “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko,” “Sumayaw Sumunod,” “Sun and Moon” (or a clean OPM remix)
  Use soft intros, avoid heavy drops, and keep keys compatible for smooth blends. A capable host can cue “last three couples” while you crossfade to your next segment; shortlist hosts who glide between Tagalog and English with calm timing.

Emcee lines that feel respectful

• Welcome line that frames the dance as a blessing and a chance to greet the couple
• Quick how it works in Tagalog and English
• Reminder that envelopes are available for guests who prefer to gift discreetly
• “Last three couples” and a warm close into the next course or open dance

If pacing the whole night worries you, pull a few tactics from a day flow that ends on time without rushing.

Money Dance etiquette and safety

• Keep a small “garland station” at side stage so pins stay off delicate fabric
• Ask your stylist to add a discreet sash or ribbon base for pinning
• Avoid confetti that tangles with bills
• Task two ushers to collect bills between songs and secure them with your coordinator
  A steady hand behind the scenes helps—team up with planning partners who run programs kindly and on schedule.

Sample 12 minute sequence you can copy

1. 00:00–02:30 Soft opener for elders
2. 02:30–05:00 Midtempo OPM so lines keep moving
3. 05:00–07:30 Retro feel good for titas and titos
4. 07:30–10:00 Light dance lift while ushers clear pins and garlands
5. 10:00–12:00 “Last three couples” call and graceful close into cake or a short toast

After the dance

Have your host thank everyone, then segue to cake or a crisp toast so energy stays high. If you’re weighing where to invest for smoother audio, lighting, and hosting, skim this guide on what to prioritize across tech and the mic.

A thoughtful playlist plus clear cues turns the Money Dance into a tender, lively highlight that respects tradition and keeps dinner flowing. For a bigger picture on pacing, service, and room energy, end with our pillar on reception ideas that honor tradition and wow your guests.