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[Easy] A Collection of Party Dances to Liven Up Year-End and New Year Parties

When you’re asked to perform a dance as entertainment at a year-end or New Year’s party, choosing the right song can be tricky.

It’s especially tough for office gatherings where people of various ages and roles come together and you want everyone to enjoy it.

On top of that, the performers might prefer something simple because there isn’t much time to practice.

With that in mind, this article rounds up dance tracks that are easy to perform and widely known.

From timeless classics to trending hits, we’ve got you covered—there’s sure to be a perfect pick for you!

[Easy] A Collection of Party Dances to Liven Up Year-End and New Year Parties (71–80)

Permission to DanceBTS

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘Permission to Dance’ Official MV
Permission to DanceBTS

This is a BTS track that expresses freedom through dance.

It carries a liberating message that you don’t need “permission” to dance, encouraging listeners to let the music take over and have fun.

Released in July 2021, it was included on their second single album, Butter.

The music video drew attention by racking up 72 million views on its first day.

Set in a post-pandemic world, it pays homage to service workers and everyday heroes.

While BTS is known for sharp, complex choreography, the chorus is relatively simple, and with practice, anyone can dance it.

Use it as entertainment at year-end or New Year parties, and it’s sure to get people of all generations excited.

KiND PEOPLEBiSH

BiSH / KiND PEOPLE [OFFiCiAL ViDEO]
KiND PEOPLEBiSH

This is a song by BiSH that sings about both the suffocation and the gentleness of human connections.

True to their title as a “punk band without instruments,” it conveys a message that feels like a powerful shout.

The choreography in the music video is also striking: the sight of many people dancing with expressionless faces seems to depict the pain of being within a group.

In contrast to the driving, powerful sound, the choreography is simple, creating a staging that feels like a direct expression of inner emotions.

Emphasizing formation and forcing oneself to move in the same way as others—almost painfully—seems crucial to conveying the song’s message.

VampireIZ*ONE

IZ*ONE (아이즈원) – ‘Vampire’ MV
VampireIZ*ONE

If you want to dance to a cool-and-cute song, this one’s a must! It’s a track by IZ*ONE, an idol group formed through a collaboration between Korean and Japanese entertainment agencies, released as their third single in 2019.

As the title suggests, it carries a somewhat dark mood that makes it a striking dance number.

The lyrics express a passionate longing to pursue the one you love no matter what.

It’s the kind of sentiment many women, in particular, might relate to.

If you can, try singing along while you dance!

Smooth CriminalMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Smooth Criminal (Official Video)
Smooth CriminalMichael Jackson

Speaking of dance, Michael Jackson is practically synonymous with it.

His performances have captivated people around the world, inspiring many to imitate him or aim to dance like he did.

Among his performance and dance techniques, one of the most famous is the “zero gravity” move showcased in Smooth Criminal.

Simply put, it’s the move where he leans his body forward at an angle and then rises back up—many will think, “Oh, that one!” when they hear it.

It takes practice, but if you can pull it off, it’s undeniably cool and sure to steal the spotlight!

Seven SeasNanami

Nanami “Seven Seas” Nagura (JPN) 2018 Air Guitar World Championships
Seven SeasNanami

If you’re looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing act for a year-end or New Year’s party, how about air guitar? When people hear “electric guitar,” they might picture someone just pretending to play, but it’s actually quite deep.

You can incorporate moves you’d never do with a real guitar and add some humorous touches, making it a perfect performance for year-end and New Year’s gatherings.

Make you happyNiziU

NiziU 『Make you happy』 M/V
Make you happyNiziU

A pre-debut track by NiziU, the global girl group born from Nizi Project, which also drew attention for J.Y.

Park’s famous quotes.

It’s a quintessential piece of 2020 entertainment, so I highly recommend it! The cute “jump-rope dance” that was posted all over social media became a hot topic, right? The lively moves are adorable! The choreography isn’t exactly easy, but with the official choreography video and plenty of tutorial videos out there, it’s a top pick to practice and perform in formation.

You might even capture the heart of someone you’re interested in!

EZ DO DANCETRF

YU-KI, the vocalist of TRF, also served as a singer for the dance-vocal unit ZOO, which included HIRO, the leader of EXILE.

This song is renowned as a production by Tetsuya Komuro, and from the intro to the chorus it unfolds with a Juliana Tokyo–style musical code that makes your body start moving naturally the moment you hear it…! It’s truly a track that lets you feel the joy of dance.

If everyone dances together, the energy in the venue will skyrocket in no time.