text: what kind of music artists can i choose for my dad to dance to that have just recently came out in past 5 year he does not like country or hip hop. disco, r&b  or anything with a dance beat from the 70's and 80's. first, sit down with your father and start a conversation about musical likes and dislikes. then go to a music store and ask questions from the staff. they should be able to lead you in the right direction based upon the information you got (sneaky) from your pop.