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 the campfire. Recommended dance tracks (41–50)
Permission To DanceBTS
If you want to dance K-pop around the campfire, how about BTS’s “Permission To Dance”? It’s fresh, catchy, and widely known, so I think every middle and high schooler is familiar with it.
It’s upbeat but not too fast, so with some tweaks to the choreography, even preschoolers and elementary school kids can dance to it.
The choreography introduced here is also easy to imitate.
It looks fun to freeze your movements at certain moments, or point at your friends and laugh together.
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Creepy Nuts’ “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” was also used as the theme song for the anime Mashle: MAGIC AND MUSCLES, and it drew attention together with the movement in the opening.
If you’re creating choreography, it might be good to use the chorus to reflect the anime’s content while also planning surrounding movements that make it stand out.
Since the vocals are rap and the lyrics emphasize rhymes, being mindful of movements that highlight those rhymes should further enhance the song’s world.
It’s also recommended to build in clear moments of stillness to make each dancer’s performance stand out.
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
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GREEN APPLE’s “StaRt” is characterized by its bright atmosphere and conveys an exciting feeling that something is about to begin.
The tempo is fast, so you might think the dance would become complex, but if you build in relaxed movements—like making one movement over two beats—you can create an easygoing routine.
Focusing on steps brings out the fun of the song, so that pattern is recommended as well.
Striking a balance between parts where you feel the music and parts where you focus on the movement is the key to crafting an enjoyable dance.
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “Que Sera Sera,” which portrays the belief in a bright future, is a perfect song for fun dance time.
The choreography also expresses fun with movements like spreading your arms wide and light steps, enhancing the mood of the song.
If matching the song’s rhythm makes the movements too intricate, try simplifying by making one move over two beats, so more people can enjoy the dance.
It’s also important to be mindful of facial expressions and use your whole body to convey a joyful atmosphere.
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “Aoi to Natsu” is a captivating song with bright, refreshing sounds and vocals that evoke youth.
If you move your body to this track, you might feel a full-body sense of hope moving toward the future.
Since it’s a fast-tempo song, it’s recommended to keep each movement to two beats or otherwise leave some breathing room; move slowly so your facial expression can also stay relaxed.
If having too many movements makes it hard to feel the fun of the song, focusing on steps might be a good option.
primary colorsYOASOBI
The song RGB by YOASOBI, based on Yuichiro Komikado’s novel RGB.
While this track carries a certain sense of loneliness, it also has an upbeat groove that makes your body sway as you listen.
It wasn’t originally a dance number, but because it’s so popular, many choreography and dance-cover videos have been released.
Why not try dancing to it around the campfire? The choreography introduced here is primarily focused on upper-body movements.
The footwork mostly involves actions like two-foot or one-foot jumps and simple steps, so with practice, even elementary school children should be able to dance it.
swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu
YOASOBI’s “Tsubame,” released in 2021, was also featured on NHK’s Minna no Uta, so many of you are probably familiar with it.
How about trying a campfire dance to this song, which has a child-friendly melody and gentle lyrics? While “Tsubame” has official choreography, here we’ll introduce an even simpler routine that’s easier to dance.
The moves are basically straightforward, with the arms and legs moving in sync, so with a little practice even preschoolers should be able to dance it.
The swallow-inspired motions—like shaping your hands like wings and hopping—are adorable.