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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!

Dance music that excites cultural and school festivals (21–30)

Stand Out Fit InONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK: Stand Out Fit In [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Stand Out Fit InONE OK ROCK

A song released in November 2018 by ONE OK ROCK, who now operate on a global scale.

The title “Stand Out Fit In” pairs two seemingly contradictory phrases: to stand out and to fit in.

Set to a danceable beat, the track carries a strong message that encourages listeners to face their daily struggles and conflicts.

My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER

[FRUITS ZIPPER] Dance lesson from the members themselves!! I tried dancing to “My Cutest Part” 💃
My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER

Songs by idol groups are a classic choice for a performance dance.

How about trying FRUITS ZIPPER’s “Watashi no Ichiban Kawaii Tokoro”? This song has surpassed 500 million views on TikTok and helped the group win the Japan Record Awards’ Best New Artist, so it’s highly recognized.

The choreography focuses on detailed hand movements.

Since there are many hand actions and minimal footwork, even beginners can enjoy dancing to this pop and cute track.

CharismaxSnow Man

[Mirrored Full] Snow Man 'Charismax' Dance Practice
CharismaxSnow Man

The dance track “Charismax” is one that might prompt cries of “So nostalgic!” depending on the age of the dancers.

Released by Snow Man in 2025, it’s based on the once-trendy para-para dance.

It’s gone viral on social media for its addictive quality and is recommended if you’re looking to pick a hype song.

The choreography uses the whole body with dynamic moves, and it also mixes in elements of robot dance.

If you’re a beginner, it might be better to tweak the tougher parts of the choreography.

F.L.Y. BOYS F.L.Y. GIRLSGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE “F.L.Y. BOYS F.L.Y. GIRLS” Dance Choreography Tried Dancing
F.L.Y. BOYS F.L.Y. GIRLSGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

The video features a performance by 4am and other entertainment dance teams based in Tokyo.

Although the track is intense, it uses a catchy melody, so it’s likely to go over well.

This particular song is an EDM-style pop track that incorporates the 2018 trend, the “shoot dance.”

FLASHPerfume

[WaRM] FLASH (TV size) / Perfume [I tried dancing]
FLASHPerfume

This song was used as the theme song for the film Chihayafuru.

Many of Perfume’s tracks are easy to dance to and cute, making them perfect for cultural festival performances.

This particular track isn’t just cute—it also has a strong cool vibe, so I highly recommend it.

Myaku-Myaku, pon!SO-SO

Rikka Ihara takes on the “Myakumyaku-pon!” dance choreographed by akane.
Myaku-Myaku, pon!SO-SO

It’s a heart-thumping dance track created by SO-SO, a human beatboxer who shines at global competitions.

The four-on-the-floor beat and colorful sounds are so much fun.

The track even features Myaku-Myaku’s own voice, giving it an exciting vibe that makes you want to dance along.

Choreography is by akane, known for the Tomioka High School Dance Club, and a dance video featuring Rikka Ihara also became a hot topic.

It’s a happy tune you’ll want to play when you need an energy boost.

LOSERYonezu Kenshi

LOSER / Kenshi Yonezu — Tried expressing it with Wotagei [Kita no Uchi-Shi-tachi]
LOSERYonezu Kenshi

It’s not dance music, but it’s notable for its flashy staging.

This is a pick from the so-called “odottemita” series that uses otagei.

As long as you have glow sticks, you don’t need to fuss over costumes, so it’s easy to incorporate.

It’s a song I highly recommend for performances after sunset or when dancing in the dark, such as indoors.