Songs you can dance to around the campfire. A roundup of recommended tracks for dancing.
A campfire is essential for nights during camping and outdoor activities.
A campfire gradually grows from the start, reaches an exciting peak, and then settles into a calm mood toward the end—that transition is one of its true charms.
And it’s not just about watching the flames; people often sing songs and dance as well.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of recommended songs to dance to around the campfire.
We’ve gathered classic campfire tunes, folk dance songs, and even popular J-pop hits—use this as a handy reference.
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Songs you can dance to around a campfire: Recommended dance tracks (21–30)
KICK&SLIDESandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
A track by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS, who lead Japan’s dance and vocal group scene.
It serves as the theme song for the kids’ anime “KICK & SLIDE,” which features the group’s members as chibi-style characters.
It’s an upbeat dance tune that kicks off with whistling.
Be sure to check out the simple choreography video on YouTube, where member Naoki Kobayashi dances together with children! The moves aren’t difficult, so why not learn them with everyone and show them off around the campfire?
Let’s go hunt wild beasts.
A slightly heart-pounding “Let’s Go Hunt Wild Beasts” to play at camp.
Following the leader, everyone sings along at first while striking poses as if holding weapons to hunt the beast.
Partway through, when the leader suddenly cries out in surprise, the wild beast finally appears! After the shout, form teams with the same number of people as the number of syllables/characters in the beast’s name.
For example, if it’s “lion,” you’ll need a team of four.
If you fail to form a team and sit down in time, you get eaten by the beast and you’re out.
It’s a game that lets you enjoy both dancing and gameplay.
Haizuka
As an idea for enjoying the time waiting for a campfire to grow, I’d like to introduce “Haizuka.” Haizuka is a dance you do while waiting for the fire to get bigger.
The movements are simple: choreography where you raise one arm and move forward like hopping on the opposite foot, along with a dynamic motion of thrusting your fist upward.
You repeat these two movements while singing.
Dancing together builds a sense of unity, and it’s also perfect for warming up your body.
Matsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Ken
Matsuken—actor and singer Ken Matsudaira—performs the festive dance number “Matsuken Samba II” dressed in a feudal lord’s costume.
The song originally featured in Matsudaira’s kayō (popular song) shows and the stage version of “Abarenbo Shogun.” The glamorous costumes—like club-style mirror balls and glitter-adorned kimonos—became a hot topic and sparked a huge boom! It’s a fun number to sing and dance to in a big group, so it’s perfect for a campfire night.
The choreography isn’t too difficult, and anyone can enjoy dancing it!
ButterBTS
A track by BTS, the seven-member global dance and vocal group from Korea.
Following “Dynamite,” this song features all-English lyrics, with a retro, disco-style party vibe that portrays a sweet and romantic love that melts like butter.
The catchy chorus steps aren’t too complex, so they seem easy to copy, right? We also introduce choreography in the video that’s simple and fun for kids to dance to, so be sure to check it out! Let’s make the most of our Camp Yar night and have an amazing time.
CharacterRyokushokushakai
A song by the four-piece pop-rock band Ryokuoushoku Shakai, released digitally on January 21, 2022.
It was also featured in a Morinaga in Jelly commercial and drew attention as a song cheering on exam takers.
The songwriting and composition were handled by all four members, resulting in a pop tune that directly conveys the message: everyone needs you, and it’s okay to love yourself.
Just hearing the intro makes your body move naturally to the upbeat rhythm! At the campfire, let each person’s character shine—dance and sing freely.
Korobushka
Korobeiniki is perfect for deepening bonds with coworkers or classmates around a campfire.
Originally composed as a Russian folk song, it became known in Japan after the war as a standard tune for folk dancing.
It was also used as background music in the Game Boy version of Tetris.
Its peppy rhythm and cute melody are irresistibly catchy.
Pair up, face each other, and dance! Be sure to add this dance to your campfire program.
