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)
BREAKOUTSnow Man
A rock tune by Snow Man that expresses a life-or-death resolve to protect a loved one, set to powerful guitar riffs and a vibrant, driving beat.
With its exhilarating sound and energetic dance performance, it inspires courage and hope in the face of adversity.
Released in July 2024, the song serves as the theme for the film “Akabane Honoko’s Bodyguard,” starring member Raul, and its high-impact music video—shot over the course of more than 14 hours in total—also generated buzz.
It’s the perfect track to create an uplifting atmosphere at school festivals and cultural events, or to cheer on friends striving toward their dreams.
Dance music to hype up a school culture festival (51–60)
ReiwaGōruden Bonbā
The era name “Reiwa” was announced on April 1, 2019.
Just a few hours later, this song was released.
It’s a track by the visual kei air band Golden Bomber.
It’s an incredibly bright, upbeat tune that really lifts your spirits.
With its easy-to-grasp melody, it should be accessible to anyone.
Definitely try it as a group dance with a large number of people.
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!
Sweat will be shed for you.Bairin Tarō
This is the number made famous by the Pocari Sweat commercial.
When you think of this song, it’s all about the razor-sharp dancing by the students showcased in the ad! It’s the kind of choreography that makes you want to copy it and dance along when you see it.
There’s that intense heat and the sparkle of youth that only students can bring…
It’d be great to pack all of that in and try dancing to it with your class or with everyone at school!
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.
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.
PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH
A party tune in an EDM style distinguished by its energetic beat.
The high-level dance skills and showmanship of the RADIO FISH performers are fully showcased, perfectly matching the rhythmic music.
Released in December 2015, the piece won the Wired Topic Award at the 49th Japan Cable Awards the following year.
It also appeared in the 67th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, becoming a social phenomenon.
The subtly self-deprecating humor woven into the chorus and the powerful dance performance create an appealing contrast.
Even now, it enjoys enduring popularity as a classic track to energize dance time at school sports days and athletic festivals.