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[School Festival] Dance Group Name Ideas: Tips on How to Create Them

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At school cultural festivals, many students perform dance routines, right?

Beyond choreography and music, there’s something else you need when you step on stage: a group name.

In this article, we’ll introduce recommended English words and slang for cultural-festival group names, plus ideas for how to create your own.

The basics of coming up with a group name include matching it to the mood of the song or dance, using members’ names, or combining things you like.

Use this article as a starting point to help you decide on the perfect name for your dance group!

[School Festival] Dance Group Name Ideas and Tips for Creating Them (1–10)

XX Sisters

The fabulous Kano Sisters and the very down-to-earth comedy duo the Asagaya Sisters—both aren’t actually real sisters, which is surprising.

Another surprise is how similar their faces look.

So the “___ Sisters” template might be impactful and a great recommendation! For a dance unit where members just happen to share the same last name, names like “Yamamoto Sisters” or “Tanaka Sisters” are super cute.

For a team of about two to three people, you could add “Sisters” to something everyone commonly likes.

For example: “KinPri Sisters,” “Gyudon Sisters,” “Math Sisters,” and so on.

It sounds fun to spend time deciding the name together.

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Survey your friends

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Survey your friends

When opinions clash within the group and it’s hard to decide on a name, why not survey some close friends? First, come up with a few candidates within the group and ask your friends which one they like.

You might find that the votes gather around a name different from the one you thought was best.

You can decide based on the top choice in the survey, or discuss and choose from among the top-ranked names.

Conducting a survey gives you objective feedback, which should make the decision easier!

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◯◯ girls

Group names with “girls,” like “E-girls” and “SUPER GiRLS,” are a staple for female groups.

By getting creative with the words you pair with “girls,” you can showcase your individuality while conveying cuteness.

Clear examples include “jewel,” which suggests gem-like beauty, and “Shiny,” which conveys sparkle.

Sticking to English can give the name a cohesive feel, and combining kanji with “girls” emphasizes uniqueness even more—highly recommended, too.

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[School Culture Festival] Ideas for Dance Group Names: Tips on How to Create Them (11–20)

Is on fleek

English group names can look cool even if the meaning doesn’t fully come across.

“Is on fleek” is slang that means things like “on point,” “cool,” or “perfect,” and the look of the words themselves feels stylish.

Beyond how cool the lettering looks when designed, the phrase can also carry your attitude toward the event and your team’s spirit.

It’s a phrase that suggests a sense of speed, too, so with this group name on your backs, you’ll want to take on the event smartly.

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jammin

As the school festival or a big dance performance approaches, you might find yourself getting nervous and unable to perform at your usual level.

In moments like these, relaxing and having fun are key to bringing out your best.

How about putting that idea of relaxation and enjoyment into your group name? “Jammin’” is a slang term that carries the meanings of “relaxing and having fun” and “grooving to the beat.” It lets you embed that intention while also emphasizing the cool look of the word itself.

By focusing on the cool lettering and feeling the meaning it holds, it might help you relax and get into the groove.

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◯◯ boys

There are all kinds of groups with “boys” in the name, like bands and idol groups.

It’s a nice way to show they’re a male group while also conveying a sense of unity among the members.

By pairing “boys” with different words, you can highlight both your individuality and your teamwork.

Let’s express your enthusiasm for events and your self-introductions clearly in short phrases.

English words like “cool” or “crazy” are easy to grasp, but creating a contrast by combining kanji with “boys” could be interesting too.

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Arrange the members’ initials

By incorporating members’ initials into the group name, you can convey who has gathered and the sense of unity among them.

A random string of letters can feel bland, so how you arrange them is a key point.

If there are two members whose initial is “M,” for example, using “M2” instead of “MM” is a clever touch that can also emphasize a stylish image.

Using numbers is a clear way to express this, but it could also be interesting to challenge yourself to create a new word.

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