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	flying getAKB48		Hype up the venue with AKB48’s signature songs
2	MagneticILLIT		Let's liven up the school festival with ILLIT's trending dance song
3	SPAGHETTILE SSERAFIM		LE SSERAFIM's catchy pop dance number
4	Feel SpecialTwice		TWICE's moving dance song
5	beautiful womanchanmina		A song that powerfully expresses the pressure to be beautiful
6	Heavy rotationAKB48		AKB48's high-speed uptempo song
7	I wonderDa-iCE		A dance number themed around love and self-discovery
8	DropHANA		Repelling negativity with HANA’s pre-debut song
9	So in love I’m gonna perish!M!LK		M!LK’s love-pop song
10	I love you explosivelyM!LK		M!LK’s Love Song
11	Let’s dance!Snow Man		Snow Man movie theme song party song
12	What is LoveTwice		TWICE’s romantic pop song
13	Rock this Partytimelesz		Timeless releases a new song that's making waves in the spring commercial.
14	I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s morning theme song
15	Tontsukatan-tanKureijī Wowuwo!!		A pop-rock song whose charm lies in wordplay and back-and-forth banter
16	Odoru-LoopFurederikku		Dance-rock is highly addictive
17	For real☆Why though?☆I dunno, thoughMonaki		Monaki’s debut song, a hot topic for its Kansai dialect
18	At first, my heart skipped a beat!Nakajima Kento		Let's get hyped with Kento Nakajima's pop dance track
19	VoyageIkuta Rira		Ikuta Lira’s high school dance assignment song that portrays the struggle toward her dream
20	Matsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Ken		A famous song by Ken Matsudaira, with a cheerful, Latin-style rhythm
21	Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE		CANDY TUNE’s cheer song, with its positive message, is popular.
22	Sounds goodM!LK		M!LK’s song has been chosen as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
23	Blue JeansHANA		Easy-to-remember choreography for a mellow song
24	Make you happyNiziU		A NiziU dance song characterized by jump rope
25	Runwaymilet		milet’s “Runaway”: her husky vocals are captivating
26	WELCOME 2 PARADISETHE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE		Let's liven up the school festival with a dance track!
27	BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei		A song of courage to chase dreams and transcend reality
28	I can’t forget it.Sakanakushon		An 80s-style dance track by Sakanaction
29	Callchanmina		Life-sized romantic feelings of a female rapper
30	Overdosenatori		An addictive, TikTok-popular track that portrays the struggles of love
31	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		Energize your heart with a morning theme song
32	NananananiroPerfume		Perfume's new song features an appealing Chinese-style melody.
33	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI’s new song is the theme for ONE PIECE
34	A flood of customersDAOKO × MIYAVI		Theme song of Tatsuya Fujiwara’s film, a collaboration between DAOKO and MIYAVI
35	PRAYERSIRUP		SIRUP's danceable music is fun.
36	3rd Year Class A Morning Assembly Exercises		The morning assembly exercise song has become a social phenomenon.
37	MasterplanBE:FIRST		A powerful new song that connects the past and the future, an anthem of youth and challenge
38	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		Upbeat songs by Creepy Nuts, anime theme songs
39	LEAP HIGH! ~To tomorrow, with all we’ve got~ME:I		ME:I’s passionate pop song that portrays the dreams of young people
40	Good Vibes Only feat. JP THE WAVY, EXILE SHOKICHISALU		A high-energy rap from Hokkaido featuring a luxurious collaboration!
41	Wonderlandiri		iri's soothing rap track, the importance of everyday life
42	Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento		A moving song that captures the feelings of young people is trending on social media.
43	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		A refreshing and heartwarming song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai
44	NANissy(Nishijima Takahiro)		A lively school festival song from AAA’s Nissy’s solo work
45	Stand Out Fit InONE OK ROCK		A youth anthem by ONE OK ROCK that resonates with the heart
46	Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		Popular songs for Leader’s head-shaking dance
47	F.L.Y. BOYS F.L.Y. GIRLSGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		An EDM track with the shoot dance performed by a dance team
48	FLASHPerfume		Perfume songs that are perfect for a school festival
49	12cm Shoulders feat. Baby Dee Beatst-Ace		A gently portrayed song about a relationship with someone younger
50	My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER		A fun dance to a popular idol song
51	CharismaxSnow Man		A dynamic dance track in the para-para style
52	New Treasure IslandSakanakushon		A surreal song that served as the theme for Bakuman
53	LOSERYonezu Kenshi		Performance of an otagei-style dance cover video
54	LIFE feat.birdMondo Grosso		A collaboration song by MONDO GROSSO and bird
55	Myaku-Myaku, pon!SO-SO		Beatboxer SO-SO’s dance track—you can dance to it energetically.
56	Alphakyun.Gero×＋α		Fun dance with a band-style sound
57	Dirty Talkw-inds.		Dance that captivates with New Jack Swing
58	Youth NightMōningu Musume. ’19		A song that boosts Morning Musume’s youth
59	Dancing HeroOginome Yōko		Regaining popularity among young people thanks to the 'bubble-era dance'
60	Jenny High RhapsodyJenīhai		A band of comedians delivers a masterpiece bursting with personality.
61	Gather ‘round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan		Dance video featuring an EDM cover song
62	Harajuku Iyahoikyarī pamyu pamyu		A catchy EDM track that's easy to dance to
63	Denden Passiondenpagumi.inc		A classic song that gets everyone hyped for ribbon dancing
64	POP TEAM EPICUesaka Sumire		A popular song from the anime “Pop Team Epic”
65	Gegegay no KitaroToukyou Gegegay		Tokyo Gegegay releases a popular remake of a Kitaro song
66	breakfastMrs. GREEN APPLE		A cheer song that colors the morning of Mrs. GREEN APPLE
67	ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		A powerful cheer song that shouts love for one’s favorite (idol)
68	HappinessAI		AI says, 'Happiness' is a song of hope that spreads joy across the world.
69	Permission To DanceBTS		Enjoy BTS dances at camp
70	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		Choreography for a song that believes in a bright future
71	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A bright, youthful song—let’s get moving!
72	NIGHT DANCERimase		Dance music set in the nighttime city
73	Tenhane -1000%-BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE		An aggressive dance tune by BALLISTIK BOYZ
74	CHOOSE GO!CHAI		An upbeat, energetic song that lifts your spirits
75	BANANACream		A flashy PLAYBOY summer song
76	being intimidatedDATS		A new kind of rock: the music of tropical nights
77	Do Ya?I Don’t Like Mondays.		A dance song with fun rhythm and vocals
78	I Think I’m FallingKOHH		Blissful moments spent with my lover at a tropical resort
79	international studentMONKEY MAJIK × Okazaki Taiiku		Passionate and innovative music with lyrics from a foreigner’s perspective
80	DiDistancePUSHIM		An Asian-inspired R&B singer with high-quality tracks
81	wonderRude-α		A stylish, danceable rap track by Rude-α
82	StargazerSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI's innovative song
83	Take It Easy feat. Tsubaki (Prod. GeG)WILYWNKA		Men’s summer: the classic collaboration WILYWONKA × Tsubaki
84	Hand in Handlivetune+		Introducing the choreography for a “Vocaloid dance cover” video
85	Sunshine Girlmoumoon		moumoon's summer dance number
86	Keep on Lovin’ Youtofubeats		A summer song from the Suntory Tennensui collaboration
87	Back to the JungleAkko Gorira		A song that gives me energy with hot African rap
88	Unconcealed MeGesu no Kiwami Otome.		The appeal of Gesu no Kiwami Otome’s charm-filled songs
89	ReiwaGōruden Bonbā		A Golden Bomber song celebrating Reiwa in the first year of Reiwa
90	Piko Piko Tokyo (feat. Momomo Mashiro)Nakata Yasutaka		Music that fuses retro and high-tech
91	runwayNogizaka 46		Nogizaka46’s lively song and beautiful music video
92	mintUno Misako (AAA)		A lively summer-feel dance track by Misako Uno
93	Senbonzakura		Have fun dancing to the sakura theme with Senbonzakura
94	The Zero Sense10-FEET		A rock song that paints basketball and dreams
95	Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET		A pop song that pursues cuteness
96	I’ll be your HERODa-iCE		An uplifting song about a strong will to protect someone important
97	StarmineDa-iCE		An uplifting song themed around fireworks
98	RunLittle Glee Monster		A youth-boosting anthem that sings of courage and bonds
99	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
100	Take a pictureNiziU		NiziU’s exhilarating J-pop dance track
101	GOATNumber_i		Pioneering new horizons with powerful rap
102	GOD_iNumber_i		Synchronized Dance and a Message of Hope
103	GANGNAM STYLEPSY		PSY's global hit song 'Gangnam Style'
104	PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH		An irresistible EDM party tune
105	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		A fusion track of pop and rock from South Korea
106	GONGSixTONES		Strong rock that faces adversity
107	BREAKOUTSnow Man		A rock song by Snow Man about the resolve to protect a loved one
108	slow…Snow Man		An R&B self-exploration dance number
109	UNDEADYOASOBI		A song of hope to live the present to the fullest
110	friendedhiii boi		A heartwarming friendship song that stands by young people
111	Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+		The hip-hop song by nobodyknows+ becomes a huge hit
112	Anthemtimelesz		A dance tune that expresses the resolve to face hardship
113	WiSH VOYAGEAidorisshu Sebun		Anison: captivating with handsome cosplay!
114	Team friendsChiba Yūki		Yuki Chiba's friendship-themed song
115	CHANGEYamashita Tomohisa		Tomohisa Yamashita’s mature-sounding dance track
116	Moechakka FireIssei		A pop dance track satirizing social media addiction
117	KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi		Chainsaw Man OP, Kenshi Yonezu’s fiery track
118	sparkleFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s dance-number love story
119	GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana		An empowering cheer song that gives you courage in love
120	Continuation of the Dream feat. DengaryuEVISBEATS		Songs other than up-tempo ones, the continuation of the dream
121	Psychedelic Romance feat. SALUEXILE SHOKICHI		A bright song by SHOKICHI in collaboration with SALU
122	All My Homies [Prod. BACHLOGIC / Dir. Himatsu]ZORN		ZORN’s rap has a unique and emotional worldview.
123	Planktonmillennium parade		Daiki Tsuneta’s new millennium parade song
124	SunriseChipuruso		A moving song that shines with Chippuruso’s talent
125	I can hear a voice.Mukai Taichi		Taichi Mukai’s soothing summer commercial song
126	Sweat will be shed for you.Bairin Tarō		The student dance song from the Pocari Sweat commercial
127	You Mine feat. t-AceAK-69		A fun collaboration track by AK-69 and t-Ace
128	A pleasant tipsiness tonightOkazaki Taiiku ÷ JINRO		Okazaki Taiiku performs the Nomikai Dance
129	MUSIC VIDEOOkazaki Taiiku		Popular songs by Okazaki Taiiku: easy to dance to and captivating
130	supremely unbeatable moodBairin Tarō,YUKSEK		The appeal of uniform dance: its dynamism and how easy it is to try
131	Ca Va？Bikkeburanka		An encouraging song by Vickeblanka about living positively