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.

Playlist

Songs you can dance to around the campfire. A roundup of recommended tracks for dancing.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Burn, burn.		Classic folk songs for campfires
2	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		Dancehall is an uplifting song.
3	Let’s dance in a circle (Wasshoi)V6		V6’s songs stay close to the heart, and through dance we share energy and cheer.
4	Tatarochka		Tatarochka is a Russian circle dance
5	Genghis Khan (also refers to a Japanese grilled mutton dish called ‘Jingisukan’)		The campfire classic song "Dschinghis Khan"
6	Mayim Mayim		Ma'im Ma'im is an Israeli song for finding water
7	Country RoadHon’na Yoko		The theme song “Country Road” that sings of longing for one’s hometown
8	Jamboree Mickey!Dizunī		Let's liven up the mood with the Jamboree Mickey dance
9	Che Che Kule		Get hyped with Che Che Colé
10	Goodbye for today.		Ryoko Moriyama’s classic breakup song has been passed down and sung across generations.
11	Child of Abraham		A children's play song that matches body parts and movements
12	Oklahoma Mixer		The Appeal and Applications of the Oklahoma Mixer
13	Fox Dance		'Kitsune Dance' nominated for the Buzzword of the Year Award
14	loveHoshino Gen		Let's dance Gen Hoshino's 'Koi Dance' at the camp
15	Row, Michael!		The history and cultural significance of camp songs
16	The sun sets behind the distant mountains.		A masterpiece that set Japanese lyrics to a piece by Dvořák
17	A big song		A bright, hopeful song in Koichi Nakajima’s children’s song style
18	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		Tips for dancing to Vaundy’s songs
19	If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands		If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands. A simple and delightful classic.
20	Hands and hands and hands		A children's song that deepens bonds by holding hands
21	Let’s go hunt wild beasts.		A dancing game where you form teams with a number of people matching the character count of a wild animal’s name
22	KICK&SLIDESandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A dance track by Sandaime J Soul Brothers
23	CharacterRyokushokushakai		Ryokushaka’s song to cheer on exam takers
24	PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH		An EDM party tune by RADIO FISH
25	MATSURIBAYASHIKEYTALK		A summer festival song by KEYTALK overflowing with a sense of speed
26	RydeenYellow Magic Orchestra		YMO’s 1980 classic, whose innovative sound captivated the world
27	Oh! Susanna		Let's dance in a Western style to 'Oh! Susanna'
28	Matsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Ken		The appeal of Matsuken Samba II and how to dance it
29	paprikaFoorin		Let's get hyped with Paprika
30	Haizuka		Hayzuka: A Simple Dance to Enjoy at Camp
31	ButterBTS		A disco-style BTS English song
32	Racing into the NightYOASOBI		A song by YOASOBI. Inspired by an original novel.
33	Korobushka		Deepen our camp bonds with Korobushka
34	A I U E O musicGReeeeN		Introduction to GReeeeN’s camp song
35	Yupo iyaiya eya		Get everyone hyped with classic campfire songs
36	A quiet lakeside		A perfect song for camping by a quiet lakeside
37	Jenka		The Jenkka is a line folk dance that originated in Finland.
38	Make you happyNiziU		NiziU’s jump rope dance becomes a social phenomenon
39	100% Courage		Courage 100% is perfect for staying positive and getting your body moving.
40	HappinessAI		AI says, 'Happiness' is a song of hope that spreads joy across the world.
41	Permission To DanceBTS		Enjoy BTS dances at camp
42	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		Choreography composition plan for Creepy Nuts “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born”
43	StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE		Choreographing creative dance moves to a song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
44	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		Choreography for a song that believes in a bright future
45	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A bright, youthful song—let’s get moving!
46	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		Introduction to the dance choreography of the One Piece theme song
47	Time ParadoxVaundy		Let's dance to the Doraemon movie theme song at camp
48	primary colorsYOASOBI		Choreography introduction for YOASOBI “Sangenshoku”
49	swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu		Introducing simple choreography for YOASOBI's Tsubame
50	Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento		Choreographing a dance to a bright song that depicts suffering
51	Hokey Pokey		Beloved across generations for its fun dance
52	Kinder-PolkaDoitsu min’yō		Liven up the camp with traditional German folk dance music
53	Let’s dance, the fun Porečeke!Pōrando min’yō		A classic piece of Polish traditional dance music beloved in Japan
54	sparkleFuji Kaze		The refreshing music of Fujii Kaze’s “Kirari”
55	ThrillerMaikeru Jakuson		Michael Jackson’s classic song, Thriller
56	It’s camping time! Hoi!		Mike Maki’s “Camp da Hoi” is a standard song
57	Tattayuzu		Have fun dancing to Yuzu’s “Tatta”
58	Funiculi Funicula		A fun camp with the Italian song 'Funiculì Funiculà'
59	Hinky Dinky Party Crewgo!go!vanillas		An addictive song by go!go!vanillas