[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!
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[Easy] Dance Acts to Liven Up Year-End and New Year Parties (11–20)
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A FRUITS ZIPPER track packed with the excitement and pop flair of a magical-girl anime.
Released digitally in January 2025, it’s featured as the web CM song for Haruyama’s “Homerare Suit.” The lyrics encourage you to take another look at yourself in the mirror and, with a few simple tricks, become a shinier version of yourself—boosting your self-esteem.
The choreography is super cute, with magical touches like mysterious spells and gestures of opening a compact.
As an acclaimed group that won the Japan Record Awards’ Best New Artist, they’re sure to be enjoyed across generations.
There’s also a dance practice video available, making it easy to learn—perfect for anyone who wants to show off a cute performance at year-end or New Year parties!
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Released in September 2013 by the Norwegian comedy duo Ylvis, this song became widely known in Japan as the track danced to by the Fighters Girls, cheerleaders for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
Many of you have probably seen the “fox dance,” performed with fox ears and tails.
The song was named YouTube’s top trending video of 2013 and has surpassed 1.1 billion views in total.
It was also included in Just Dance 2015.
Dress up like animals and dance like the Fighters Girls, and the crowd is guaranteed to go wild! The choreography is simple and easy to learn, making it perfect for enjoying together in a large group.
It’s sure to be a top-notch song that fills the venue with smiles!
♡Pink Unrequited Love♡ feat. GorieGirls²
If you want everyone to dance to a nostalgia-packed idol tune, this is the one! Girls² teams up with Gorie to cover Aya Matsuura’s classic, delivering an irresistibly cute dance number.
Released in August 2025 as an advance single from the EP “New Era.” The lyrics capture that first-love flutter—your heart racing when the person you like is right in front of you.
With a hooky chorus and a handclap-ready beat, it’s guaranteed to get the whole venue going! The Heisei-retro themed costumes and staging are adorable, and the choreography is catchy and easy to learn.
A perfect crowd-pleaser that anyone can enjoy, no matter their age!
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“Mickey” ~From Heisei to Reiwa~Gorie-chan
This is a song by Gorie-chan that connects the Heisei era to Reiwa, blending nostalgia with something fresh.
It features an energetic, cheer dance–style beat and memorable phrases in the lyrics.
Released in 2022, it drew attention for a large-scale performance featuring a dance team of 50 members.
The beloved character from the Heisei period conveys a wish to bring energy to the Reiwa generation as well.
It’s a great pick for year-end or New Year party entertainment, sure to be enjoyed across a wide range of ages.
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Kep1er captivates people’s hearts with their energetic songs.
This debut single centers on themes of self-expression and the pursuit of dreams.
Its catchy melody and powerful rhythm leave a strong impression, delivering a remarkable boost of energy to listeners.
Released in January 2022, it quickly gained popularity, with the music video surpassing 100 million views in about three months.
It even earned Platinum certification in Japan, reflecting its high level of attention.
Use it as entertainment at year-end or New Year parties, and the venue is sure to light up.
The choreography is easy to learn, so dancing together will create a great sense of unity.
[Easy] A Collection of Party Dances to Hype Up Year-End and New Year Parties (21–30)
Introducing more must-see dance tracks!
In addition to the classic songs, we also introduced some trending tracks—did any make you want to dance? From here on, we’ll continue featuring timeless favorites. Perhaps because year-end and New Year parties bring together a wide range of ages, the dances performed as entertainment tend to favor classics over the latest hits. Use the songs we introduce next as a reference and find the one that’s perfect for you.
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A 2016 smash hit that served as the theme song for the drama “We Married as a Job!” in which Gen Hoshino himself appeared.
It has received high musical acclaim, and its uniquely familiar melody is unlike anything else—no wonder everyone loves “Koi”! Above all, the “Koi Dance,” which became a social phenomenon, is so much fun! Even if you can’t do the whole routine, you can focus on a highlight in the chorus, and it’s sure to bring you closer to your coworkers.
There are tons of dance covers and choreography videos, making it easy to practice, and it’s a classic dance track that’s great for adding your own variations in many different ways.
