[For Seniors] Have Fun and Relieve Stress! Introducing Dances Everyone Can Enjoy Together
Don’t you ever feel like dancing when you hear a song? From simple to energetic, there are all kinds of dance styles, and they’re popular across a wide range of ages.
It might seem difficult, but we’ve gathered only easy options you can try right away.
In this article, we’ll introduce easy dance songs that everyone can enjoy together, especially for older adults! Please make use of them at senior day-care centers and other elder-care facilities.
If something feels a bit hard or if standing is unstable, just moving the upper body while seated can still be fun—highly recommended.
Focus more on enjoying yourself than on dancing perfectly! We hope everyone has a wonderful time together.
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[For Seniors] Have Fun and Relieve Stress! Group Dances Everyone Can Enjoy (11–20)
The Apple SongNamiki Michiko
Even a casual listener who’s like, “Music? Hmm, I guess it’s okay,” will definitely know this song.
And of course, there can’t be a single senior who hasn’t heard it.
Ringo no Uta, the very first postwar hit in Japan, is a curious song: though the melody carries a hint of sadness, listening to it somehow fills you with strength.
Hachiro Sato’s lyrics are wonderful, too.
Its slightly relaxed tempo makes it easy for dance beginners to move along.
Whether you dance standing or seated, it’s a perfect recommendation for all seniors!
disco dance steps
Maybe it’s just me, but the word “disco” somehow has a nostalgic Showa-era ring to it.
These days we’d say “club,” but for older folks, “club” can sound like a genteel “social club.” It could be fun to try some disco steps while listening to classic Western hits.
There are beginner-friendly moves you can easily imitate, like the cross step and the bus stop.
Even if you’ve never had any connection to disco, you’ll likely have a great time.
I recommend the Bee Gees’ “Saturday Night Fever.”
Dance program effective for feet and jointsSAM
Are you familiar with the DVD that teaches a dance called “Easy Do Dancercise”? Rumor has it that among TRF’s DVDs, this one is their best seller.
So, let’s try moving our bodies using videos of SAM—who is a member of TRF—as a reference! With TRF’s songs, the parts you can train vary by track: “EZ DO DANCE” focuses on strengthening the upper body, like the chest and back, while “survival dAnce ~no no cry more~” works the waist and lower abdomen.
It’s great that you can tailor it to the areas you’re concerned about—like, “If you’re worried about your legs or joints…”—so you can match it to your needs.
DynamiteBTS
This is a smash hit by BTS that always gets featured in the “Comedians Who Don’t Want to Dance” episode of the hugely popular variety show Ame Talk! Start by watching that episode to get in a cheerful mood, then get your body moving.
Of course, since it’s such a popular song, it’s also perfect for performances at senior clubs or Respect-for-the-Aged events.
Feel free to directly borrow parts where you can imitate BTS—like the signature poses—and customize the tougher sections to fit what you can dance.
It’s a song that lifts your spirits, so it’s also recommended for your regular workouts.
The Door to SummerMatsuda Seiko
Seiko Matsuda’s singing voice is likely to evoke nostalgic memories for older adults.
This song features lyrics themed around summer scenes and romance, repeatedly emphasizing a fresh image.
Released in April 1981, it came out from CBS/Sony.
It’s a song that can be enjoyed together with seniors and can be used in senior facilities such as day-care centers.
Even just moving the upper body while seated can lift the spirits, so why not have everyone enjoy dancing together? Listening to Seiko Matsuda’s clear, expansive vocals, you can spend time feeling refreshed in both body and mind.
I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu
Kyu Sakamoto’s “Ue o Muite Arukō,” released in 1961.
It’s such a hit song that there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know it, and countless artists have covered it.
It’s often used in TV commercials for canned coffee, mobile phones, and more, so it’s very familiar to households.
The tempo is slow, making it an easy song for older people to dance to.
[For Seniors] Have Fun and Relieve Stress! Group Dances Everyone Can Enjoy (21–30)
Ah, life is full of tears (Mito Kōmon)Sakushi: Yamagami Michio / Sakkyoku: Kinoshita Chūji
The long-running period drama Mito Kōmon.
The cast has changed over the years, but it keeps going—a thrilling jidaigeki where Lord Kōmon takes down the bad guys.
Its theme song, “Aa, Jinsei ni Namida Ari,” is also a very famous piece as the show’s anthem.
Lots of people can sing it, right? The intro makes you want to start stomping your feet (haha).
Since it’s so widely known, it’s easy for anyone to dance to.