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!

Playlist

Dance music that hypes up school festivals and cultural festivals
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	WELCOME 2 PARADISETHE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE		Let's liven up the school festival with a dance track!
2	BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei		A song of courage to chase dreams and transcend reality
3	Runwaymilet		milet’s “Runaway”: her husky vocals are captivating
4	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		Energize your heart with a morning theme song
5	Overdosenatori		An addictive, TikTok-popular track that portrays the struggles of love
6	I can’t forget it.Sakanakushon		An 80s-style dance track by Sakanaction
7	Callchanmina		Life-sized romantic feelings of a female rapper
8	NananananiroPerfume		Perfume's new song features an appealing Chinese-style melody.
9	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI’s new song is the theme for ONE PIECE
10	A flood of customersDAOKO × MIYAVI		Theme song of Tatsuya Fujiwara’s film, a collaboration between DAOKO and MIYAVI
11	MasterplanBE:FIRST		A powerful new song that connects the past and the future, an anthem of youth and challenge
12	3rd Year Class A Morning Assembly Exercises		The morning assembly exercise song has become a social phenomenon.
13	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		Upbeat songs by Creepy Nuts, anime theme songs
14	LEAP HIGH! ~To tomorrow, with all we’ve got~ME:I		ME:I’s passionate pop song that portrays the dreams of young people
15	Good Vibes Only feat. JP THE WAVY, EXILE SHOKICHISALU		A high-energy rap from Hokkaido featuring a luxurious collaboration!
16	PRAYERSIRUP		SIRUP's danceable music is fun.
17	Wonderlandiri		iri's soothing rap track, the importance of everyday life
18	Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento		A moving song that captures the feelings of young people is trending on social media.
19	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		A refreshing and heartwarming song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai
20	Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		Popular songs for Leader’s head-shaking dance
21	NANissy(Nishijima Takahiro)		A lively school festival song from AAA’s Nissy’s solo work
22	Stand Out Fit InONE OK ROCK		A youth anthem by ONE OK ROCK that resonates with the heart
23	My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER		A fun dance to a popular idol song
24	CharismaxSnow Man		A dynamic dance track in the para-para style
25	F.L.Y. BOYS F.L.Y. GIRLSGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		An EDM track with the shoot dance performed by a dance team
26	FLASHPerfume		Perfume songs that are perfect for a school festival
27	Myaku-Myaku, pon!SO-SO		Beatboxer SO-SO’s dance track—you can dance to it energetically.
28	LOSERYonezu Kenshi		Performance of an otagei-style dance cover video
29	12cm Shoulders feat. Baby Dee Beatst-Ace		A gently portrayed song about a relationship with someone younger
30	Alphakyun.Gero×＋α		Fun dance with a band-style sound
31	New Treasure IslandSakanakushon		A surreal song that served as the theme for Bakuman
32	LIFE feat.birdMondo Grosso		A collaboration song by MONDO GROSSO and bird
33	Dirty Talkw-inds.		Dance that captivates with New Jack Swing
34	Youth NightMōningu Musume. ’19		A song that boosts Morning Musume’s youth
35	Dancing HeroOginome Yōko		Regaining popularity among young people thanks to the 'bubble-era dance'
36	Jenny High RhapsodyJenīhai		A band of comedians delivers a masterpiece bursting with personality.
37	Gather ‘round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan		Dance video featuring an EDM cover song
38	Harajuku Iyahoikyarī pamyu pamyu		A catchy EDM track that's easy to dance to
39	Denden Passiondenpagumi.inc		A classic song that gets everyone hyped for ribbon dancing
40	breakfastMrs. GREEN APPLE		A cheer song that colors the morning of Mrs. GREEN APPLE
41	ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		A powerful cheer song that shouts love for one’s favorite (idol)
42	HappinessAI		AI says, 'Happiness' is a song of hope that spreads joy across the world.
43	Permission To DanceBTS		Enjoy BTS dances at camp
44	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		Choreography for a song that believes in a bright future
45	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A bright, youthful song—let’s get moving!
46	POP TEAM EPICUesaka Sumire		A popular song from the anime “Pop Team Epic”
47	Gegegay no KitaroToukyou Gegegay		Tokyo Gegegay releases a popular remake of a Kitaro song
48	Moechakka FireIssei		A pop dance track satirizing social media addiction
49	KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi		Chainsaw Man OP, Kenshi Yonezu’s fiery track
50	BREAKOUTSnow Man		A rock song by Snow Man about the resolve to protect a loved one
51	ReiwaGōruden Bonbā		A Golden Bomber song celebrating Reiwa in the first year of Reiwa
52	WiSH VOYAGEAidorisshu Sebun		Anison: captivating with handsome cosplay!
53	Sweat will be shed for you.Bairin Tarō		The student dance song from the Pocari Sweat commercial
54	Senbonzakura		Have fun dancing to the sakura theme with Senbonzakura
55	RunLittle Glee Monster		A youth-boosting anthem that sings of courage and bonds
56	PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH		An irresistible EDM party tune
57	The Zero Sense10-FEET		A rock song that paints basketball and dreams
58	Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET		A pop song that pursues cuteness
59	I’ll be your HERODa-iCE		An uplifting song about a strong will to protect someone important
60	RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing love song that portrays the feelings of a protagonist who harbors romantic feelings but cannot express them to the other person
61	Take a pictureNiziU		NiziU’s exhilarating J-pop dance track
62	GOATNumber_i		Pioneering new horizons with powerful rap
63	GOD_iNumber_i		Synchronized Dance and a Message of Hope
64	GANGNAM STYLEPSY		PSY's global hit song 'Gangnam Style'
65	slow…Snow Man		An R&B self-exploration dance number
66	UNDEADYOASOBI		A song of hope to live the present to the fullest
67	Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+		The hip-hop song by nobodyknows+ becomes a huge hit
68	Anthemtimelesz		A dance tune that expresses the resolve to face hardship
69	Team friendsChiba Yūki		Yuki Chiba's friendship-themed song
70	GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana		An empowering cheer song that gives you courage in love
71	GONGSixTONES		Strong rock that faces adversity
72	friendedhiii boi		A heartwarming friendship song that stands by young people
73	NIGHT DANCERimase		Dance music set in the nighttime city
74	StarmineDa-iCE		An uplifting song themed around fireworks
75	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		A fusion track of pop and rock from South Korea
76	sparkleFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s dance-number love story
77	Tenhane -1000%-BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE		An aggressive dance tune by BALLISTIK BOYZ
78	CHOOSE GO!CHAI		An upbeat, energetic song that lifts your spirits
79	BANANACream		A flashy PLAYBOY summer song
80	being intimidatedDATS		A new kind of rock: the music of tropical nights
81	Do Ya?I Don’t Like Mondays.		A dance song with fun rhythm and vocals
82	I Think I’m FallingKOHH		Blissful moments spent with my lover at a tropical resort
83	international studentMONKEY MAJIK × Okazaki Taiiku		Passionate and innovative music with lyrics from a foreigner’s perspective
84	DiDistancePUSHIM		An Asian-inspired R&B singer with high-quality tracks
85	wonderRude-α		A stylish, danceable rap track by Rude-α
86	StargazerSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI's innovative song
87	Take It Easy feat. Tsubaki (Prod. GeG)WILYWNKA		Men’s summer: the classic collaboration WILYWONKA × Tsubaki
88	Hand in Handlivetune+		Introducing the choreography for a “Vocaloid dance cover” video
89	Sunshine Girlmoumoon		moumoon's summer dance number
90	Keep on Lovin’ Youtofubeats		A summer song from the Suntory Tennensui collaboration
91	Back to the JungleAkko Gorira		A song that gives me energy with hot African rap
92	Unconcealed MeGesu no Kiwami Otome.		The appeal of Gesu no Kiwami Otome’s charm-filled songs
93	Piko Piko Tokyo (feat. Momomo Mashiro)Nakata Yasutaka		Music that fuses retro and high-tech
94	runwayNogizaka 46		Nogizaka46’s lively song and beautiful music video
95	mintUno Misako (AAA)		A lively summer-feel dance track by Misako Uno
96	CHANGEYamashita Tomohisa		Tomohisa Yamashita’s mature-sounding dance track
97	Continuation of the Dream feat. DengaryuEVISBEATS		Songs other than up-tempo ones, the continuation of the dream
98	Psychedelic Romance feat. SALUEXILE SHOKICHI		A bright song by SHOKICHI in collaboration with SALU
99	All My Homies [Prod. BACHLOGIC / Dir. Himatsu]ZORN		ZORN’s rap has a unique and emotional worldview.
100	Planktonmillennium parade		Daiki Tsuneta’s new millennium parade song
101	SunriseChipuruso		A moving song that shines with Chippuruso’s talent
102	I can hear a voice.Mukai Taichi		Taichi Mukai’s soothing summer commercial song
103	You Mine feat. t-AceAK-69		A fun collaboration track by AK-69 and t-Ace
104	A pleasant tipsiness tonightOkazaki Taiiku ÷ JINRO		Okazaki Taiiku performs the Nomikai Dance
105	MUSIC VIDEOOkazaki Taiiku		Popular songs by Okazaki Taiiku: easy to dance to and captivating
106	supremely unbeatable moodBairin Tarō,YUKSEK		The appeal of uniform dance: its dynamism and how easy it is to try
107	Ca Va？Bikkeburanka		An encouraging song by Vickeblanka about living positively