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 excites at school festivals and cultural festivals (91–100)
mintUno Misako (AAA)
A solo third single released in 2019 by Misako Uno, a member of the dance-vocal group AAA.
It’s a breezy, uplifting summer dance track that makes you want to listen under a clear, sunny summer sky like in the music video.
With a sparkling, fresh vocal and melody perfect for driving or going out, it captures the excitement of heading into summer.
Senbonzakura
Senbonzakura is a song written, composed, and arranged by Kurousa-P.
It has been covered by many artists and remains hugely popular in “tried singing” and “tried playing” videos.
It’s a big hit with children—why not dance to it cheerfully and energetically? In keeping with the title “Senbonzakura,” you could use cherry blossom branches, and since it has a traditional Japanese flavor, it would also look great with Japanese-style costumes.
If your team incorporates movements like Yosakoi, it could become a wonderful performance for a school sports day and a great memory with friends.
The Zero Sense10-FEET
An energetic track by 10-FEET that powerfully conveys dreams, determination, and passion through basketball.
Seamlessly blending sports and rock, this piece captivates listeners with its skillful portrayal of challengers.
Featured on the December 2022 album “COLLINS,” it also drew attention as the ending theme song for the film “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.” Dance to it at your school’s cultural or campus festival to strengthen team bonds, and it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory.
Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET
This pop, catchy track captures a girl’s heart chasing “cute” even on a morning she’s running late, all set to a light, upbeat rhythm.
While evoking legendary beauties like Ono no Komachi and Cleopatra, it portrays the many facets of modern “kawaii.” Released digitally in September 2024, this CUTIE STREET song sparked a huge response, surpassing 100,000 posts on TikTok.
The choreography is simple yet adorable, packed with elements perfect for group dancing.
It’s an ideal song for anyone looking to create a memorable, wonderful stage.
I’ll be your HERODa-iCE
An empowering anthem packed with a fierce determination to protect the ones you love, even while grappling with your own immaturity and inner conflicts! Featured on Da-iCE’s eighth album, “MUSi-aM,” this track was written specifically as the assigned song for Nippon TV’s DayDay.
project “LOVE Dan 2025.” Member Sota Hanamura handled both the lyrics and composition, and collaborated with choreographer akane on the dance.
The lyrics, infused with the hopes and resolve of the younger generation, combined with high-energy choreography, make it perfect not only for a cultural festival performance, but also for uniting the entire venue with its powerful message and dynamic stage presence.
StarmineDa-iCE
Da-iCE has released a song themed around fireworks that color the summer night sky, depicting the brilliance of life and the spirit of challenge.
Filled with a forward-looking message of hope for the future and memorable Edo-style chants that evoke the lively atmosphere of festivals, the track stands out.
Written and composed by Taiki Kudo, with choreography by shoji of the male dance group s**t kingz, it was released as a digital-only single in August 2022 and later included on the album “SCENE,” released in May of the following year.
The song won the Excellence Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards and the MTV Breakthrough Song at MTV VMAJ 2022, making it an essential track for creating summer memories.
It’s perfect not only for fireworks festivals and traditional celebrations, but also as a hype song for dance and party performances.
RunLittle Glee Monster
It’s a youth-boosting anthem that sings about the courage to move forward and the bonds between friends.
With an exhilarating, up-tempo melody and powerful harmonies, this track stands out as a collaboration with Meiji Probio Yogurt R-1, created by Little Glee Monster in March 2025 to cheer on new first graders.
Included on the album “Ambitious,” it’s also slated to be performed on their nationwide tour.
It’s the perfect song to sing and dance to with friends at school events like cultural festivals and sports days.
We’re delivering a message song bursting with energy—one you’ll want to share with friends striving toward their dreams.