Dance music that hypes up school festivals and cultural festivals
Introducing recommended dance music for school cultural festivals! At cultural festivals, many people want to perform dance routines on stage, right? There are also those who want to choose exciting songs as BGM for booths and stalls.
In this article, we’ve gathered trending Japanese dance tracks, so if you’re looking for songs for your cultural or school festival, be sure to check them out! You can also see the choreography for the dances, so use it as a reference!
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Dance music that heats up at school culture festivals (81–90)
wonderRude-α
A track by Rude-α, a new-generation rapper born in Okinawa in 1997.
With a super danceable sense of space in the bass right at the start, it’s an urban, slick rap tune.
It’s the kind of breezy dance number that makes everyday life a bit more fun—perfect for listening while walking through the city, the kind of song in your earbuds that might have you stepping to the beat.
StargazerSEKAI NO OWARI
A song with a fresh, unconventional approach released by SEKAI NO OWARI in February 2019.
The vocal parts are minimal, making it quite instrumental in nature.
Still, its intriguing sound choices and unpredictable development draw you in more and more—it’s a masterpiece.
In the music video, Yurina Hirate of Keyakizaka46 delivers an emotional dance that accentuates the world of the song, turning it into a piece that feels like a short film.
Take It Easy feat. Tsubaki (Prod. GeG)WILYWNKA
A track featuring WILYWNKA, a rapper born in Osaka in 1997, and Tsuvaki, a rapper from Okinawa.
With urban guitar and a languid rhythm that’s oddly danceable, it’s the perfect song for guys slogging through crappy everyday lives.
The two fire off verse after verse—dirty, cool, and strikingly memorable.
It’s exactly like the playful vibe of rappers men look up to, a laid-back fit for a sweltering summer.
Hand in Handlivetune+
I picked these out from “tried dancing” videos of Vocaloid songs.
If you like this kind of thing, give them a try! They have lots of upbeat, dance-music elements, so they’re sure to get the crowd going.
There might be a lot of choreography to learn, but it’s not as difficult as street dance, so it’s easy to dance to.
Sunshine Girlmoumoon
A summer dance number by moumoon, released in 2010.
It starts with a cheerful whistling melody, then layers a clear, airy vocal over rhythmic piano and light, sprightly percussion, creating an upbeat vibe.
While it preserves the thrill of summer, its restrained, grown-up arrangement might be said to embody moumoon’s unique summertime aesthetic.
Keep on Lovin’ Youtofubeats
This is a collaboration song with SUNTORY Tennensui GREEN TEA.
By the way, you can download the track for free from the YouTube link! The funky guitar backing feels great, and the signature full-on vocoder sound really gets you dancing! It’s a summer tune that evokes the fresh sunlight of a midsummer morning.
Dance music that excites at school festivals and cultural festivals (91–100)
Back to the JungleAkko Gorira
“Back to the Jungle,” an all-Africa-location music video that perfectly suits Akkogorilla’s artist name.
Her rap and way of life overflow with energy, and just listening makes vitality well up from deep within.
With wild gorilla beats and punchlines that hit hard, it’s an incredibly energetic dance number.