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 cultural and school festivals (21–30)
12cm Shoulders feat. Baby Dee Beatst-Ace
t-Ace’s song gently portrays a relationship with someone younger.
It conveys a sense of comfort in leaning on a small shoulder and the happiness found in everyday, ordinary moments.
Released in May 2019, the track is included on the album “TSUBASA.” Produced by Baby Dee Beats, the beat underpins the song while t-Ace’s distinctive expression shines.
It’s a perfect choice for those who want to perform a dance at a school or cultural festival.
With its blend of rhythmic beats and melodic flow, it’s a hip-hop number that’s especially popular among younger listeners.
Alphakyun.Gero×＋α
It may not be dance music, but many people might find it approachable because it’s close to what you’d call a band sound.
It’s incredibly catchy, so both those dancing and those watching will have a great time.
Practice aiming for the sharp, precise moves of SHARE LOCK HOMES, who perform “Odotte Mita” routines.
Dance music to hype up school festivals and cultural festivals (31–40)
New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
This is a song that was used as the theme for the live-action film Bakuman, which was adapted from a manga serialized in Jump.
The music video features quirky, surreal choreography, and despite being dance music, the airy feel of the track makes it very cute.
This video is arranged in the style of wotagei, incorporating dynamic movements that could be seen as the exact opposite approach.
LIFE feat.birdMondo Grosso
A track created in collaboration with singer-songwriter bird! It was used as the campaign song for ANA Okinawa in 2000.
MONDO GROSSO originally started as a band, but it now operates as Shinichi Osawa’s solo project.
The house-music vibe really amps up the energy of a lively school festival.
When the song comes on, your body just starts moving naturally—the feeling is unbeatable!
Dirty Talkw-inds.
If you’re into the New Jack Swing revival, how about this? You might get a perfectly effortless vibe if you style the lower half with something like school gym wear.
For the top, throwing on an oversized jacket should set the mood! Since this is the kind of dance that shines through its vibe, focus less on dancing hard and more on nailing the steps cleanly.
It also incorporates 2018’s trend, the “shoot dance.”
Youth NightMōningu Musume. ’19
This is a track by Morning Musume’s 15th generation members from 2019, known for hits like “LOVE Machine”! When it comes to Morning Musume, they have tons of songs that hype up school festivals and events, and this one is no exception.
Just like the lyrics say, it’s an upbeat song that lets you fully enjoy life—and your student life.
The word “seishun” (youth) is even in the title, so put this song on and make the most of that youthful school-festival chapter!
Dancing HeroOginome Yōko
This is Yoko Oginome’s bubbly hit that has made a comeback thanks to comedian Nora Hirano.
It’s hugely popular with kids—as seen with high school dance teams performing full-on bubble-era dances to it—so it’s perfect for a school festival.