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 hypes up cultural and school festivals (41–50)
Mela!Ryokushokushakai
Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s songs are characterized by a clear, transparent sound that reflects the individuality of its four members.
Released in April 2020, this track is the first to incorporate brass arrangements drawing on the members’ high school wind ensemble experience.
Haruko Nagaya’s pure, crystal-clear vocals and the refreshing melody resonate pleasantly.
The lyrics convey a desire to support someone, expressing the determination to discover the strength within oneself and turn it into action.
Its up-tempo beat also makes it a great choice for dance performances.
Highly recommended for those looking to energize a school or cultural festival.
NANissy(Nishijima Takahiro)
A solo number by Nissy from AAA! It was chosen as the campaign song for ANA’s new direct flights to Perth.
With Nissy’s wonderful vocals and razor-sharp dance moves, this track is sure to be the highlight of any school festival! You can hype up the stage by singing and dancing along like Nissy, too! Let’s get the crowd going with this upbeat number that fits perfectly with any fun moment at a school festival!
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.
Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu
When it comes to the signature song by Atarashii Gakko! that sparked a social phenomenon in 2023, many people will think of this track.
Its funky blend of Showa-era kayōkyoku and electronic sounds is irresistibly pleasant, delivering a groove that makes your body move.
The lyrics compare an as-yet-unripened self to a flower bud, portraying the emotional turmoil between yearning for adulthood and the gap with reality.
The contrast between the desire to act grown-up and the lingering innocence is both poignant and endearing.
Released in May 2020, the song gained renewed attention on TikTok about three years later, with related head-shaking dance videos surpassing 3.1 billion views.
It won an Excellence Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards and marked the group’s first appearance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The striking choreography is easy to learn and perfect for school festivals or wedding performances—an ideal song to get the whole venue involved and energized.
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
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.
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.