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 to hype up cultural and school festivals (111–120)
WiSH VOYAGEAidorisshu Sebun
It’s not EDM, it’s anison.
But only if it’s an ikemen, right? Since the original is a 2D work, it’s hard to express it with things like cosplay, but once you learn the choreography, you don’t need the high-level skills of street dance.
However, to get the outfit, you’ll have to go to a cosplay specialty shop or figure out your size and buy it online.
Try incorporating it in a way that doesn’t shatter fujoshi dreams!
Team friendsChiba Yūki
A long-awaited track for fans of Yuki Chiba, woven from simple, addictive phrases and an upbeat groove.
Released in February 2024, this piece is a message song themed around friendship and bonds.
Its powerful lyrics celebrating solidarity with friends pair perfectly with catchy phrases that tick through the alphabet letter by letter, gripping listeners and not letting go.
It’s also great for dancing, making it perfect for moments when you want to hype things up with friends.
How about uniting as one and dancing together with your crew on a culture festival or school festival stage?
CHANGEYamashita Tomohisa
How about a mature, danceable number? It’s a song by Tomohisa Yamashita—also known as “YamaP”—a former member of the idol group NEWS.
Released in 2019 as his 10th single, it was used as the theme song for the drama In Hand, in which he also appeared.
His sweet vocals are particularly striking.
Fans who love his voice will find this track irresistible.
Moechakka FireIssei
A poppy dance number laced with satire of modern society, this standout track unleashes the emotions of today’s youth.
Riding a high-velocity beat that fuses EDM and trap elements, it breezily depicts everyday life bound by social media dependence and the craving for approval.
With a melodic sound and addictive choreography, it grabs listeners’ hearts and won’t let go.
Released in July 2024, it also drew attention for its distinctive visual direction by illustrator Hatsumino.
Why not have your class or club master the moves and bring explosive energy to your school festival stage? Alongside Issei’s powerful vocals, you’ll be able to express youthful passion and energy to the fullest.
KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi
The opening theme of the anime Chainsaw Man is packed with a sense of speed and fierce energy.
Crafted by Kenshi Yonezu with his unique sonic sensibility, it was released in November 2022.
The complex key changes woven from electro-rock and drum’n’bass create rollercoaster-like twists and turns, vividly portraying a surge of emotion.
The lyrics, which sing of the emptiness and hope of people striving to rise from rock bottom, would lend themselves well to the intense emotional expression of a cultural festival dance performance.
sparkleFuji Kaze
This work by Fujii Kaze was created as a four-on-the-floor dance number inspired by ’80s–’90s Eurobeat and house.
It was written in May 2021 as a brand-new song for Honda’s new VEZEL commercial.
Riding on a driving rhythm and buoyant melody, it refreshingly portrays a story of two people’s love and their journey through life.
While centered on romance, it carries a message of moving forward together with a positive attitude—smiling through hardships and overcoming them.
Its upbeat, airy sound and lyrics full of love and hope make it a perfect track for creative dance performances or anyone looking to elevate the energy.
GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana
A refreshing cheer song that gives a powerful push to those who can’t take the first step.
With a catchy melody and an upbeat message, it gives courage to anyone feeling timid about love.
The cheerleader-style calls and rhythmic tempo are memorable too.
Released in July 2012, the song was used in Yamazaki Baking’s “Lunch Pack” commercial and is also included on the album Love Place.
It’s perfect not only for dance events, but also as an opener for school and cultural festivals.
Delivered through Kana Nishino’s cute vocals, its energetic message is sure to get your heart dancing.