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 a school culture festival (51–60)
The Zero Sense10-FEET
An energetic track by 10-FEET that powerfully conveys dreams, determination, and passion through basketball.
Seamlessly blending sports and rock, this piece captivates listeners with its skillful portrayal of challengers.
Featured on the December 2022 album “COLLINS,” it also drew attention as the ending theme song for the film “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.” Dance to it at your school’s cultural or campus festival to strengthen team bonds, and it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory.
Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET
This pop, catchy track captures a girl’s heart chasing “cute” even on a morning she’s running late, all set to a light, upbeat rhythm.
While evoking legendary beauties like Ono no Komachi and Cleopatra, it portrays the many facets of modern “kawaii.” Released digitally in September 2024, this CUTIE STREET song sparked a huge response, surpassing 100,000 posts on TikTok.
The choreography is simple yet adorable, packed with elements perfect for group dancing.
It’s an ideal song for anyone looking to create a memorable, wonderful stage.
I’ll be your HERODa-iCE
An empowering anthem packed with a fierce determination to protect the ones you love, even while grappling with your own immaturity and inner conflicts! Featured on Da-iCE’s eighth album, “MUSi-aM,” this track was written specifically as the assigned song for Nippon TV’s DayDay.
project “LOVE Dan 2025.” Member Sota Hanamura handled both the lyrics and composition, and collaborated with choreographer akane on the dance.
The lyrics, infused with the hopes and resolve of the younger generation, combined with high-energy choreography, make it perfect not only for a cultural festival performance, but also for uniting the entire venue with its powerful message and dynamic stage presence.
RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE
A refreshing love song where coolness and passion intertwine! With the feeling of being gently pushed forward by a summer day, it portrays a protagonist who carries feelings of love yet struggles to convey them, all set to Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s signature buoyant melody.
Released in April 2019 as the commercial song for Shiseido’s SEA BREEZE, this track was also included on the album Attitude and has surpassed 340 million streams.
You’ve started to notice that special someone, but just can’t bring yourself to speak up… It’s filled with emotions that students grappling with that frustrating feeling will surely relate to.
Perform it on a cultural festival dance stage, and you’re bound to spark a sense of unity with the audience!
Dance Music to Hype Up Cultural and School Festivals (61–70)
Take a pictureNiziU
J-pop with an uplifting melody and exhilarating dance beat! This bright and energetic track captures the feeling of wanting to preserve memories with someone special in photos.
It sings about the value of being in love and those youthful, radiant moments, naturally bringing smiles to listeners’ faces.
Released in April 2021, NiziU’s song topped the Oricon Weekly Single Ranking and became a massive hit, selling 317,000 copies in its first week.
Perfect for dance performances at school and cultural festivals! Paired with its catchy choreography, it’s sure to bring the whole venue together in excitement.
GOATNumber_i
This is Number_i’s long-awaited debut song, delivering their message with powerful rap.
It’s filled with a fiery determination to carve out a new horizon in a chaotic world, and its message—believing in their own skills and charging forward with their crew toward a shining path—really resonates.
Released for streaming in January 2024, it achieved the remarkable feat of surpassing 10 million views on YouTube in just three days after its release.
Beyond its moody sound and passionate lyrics, the free-form choreography makes it easy to dance to, making it a perfect fit for a school festival performance!
GOD_iNumber_i
A track that shines with refined synchronized dance and a fresh musical edge! It’s an ambitious work produced by Number_i member Yuta Kishi.
The poignant top line and the hook’s driving beat make for an impressive sound, balanced by a powerful message of hope and moving forward.
Released digitally in January 2025, this song encapsulates their bold musical vision.
Add it to a cultural or school festival dance performance and it’s sure to bring the crowd together.
Why not captivate the audience with seamless group choreography only a team like theirs can deliver?