[For Seniors] Have Fun and Relieve Stress! Introducing Dances Everyone Can Enjoy Together

Sazae-san

Sazae-san de Taiso: Sitting Edition

An indispensable presence in the manga life of Machiko Hasegawa, the creator of Sazae-san, was her mother.

When Machiko said she wanted to become a disciple of Suihō Tagawa, the original author of Norakuro, it was her mother who offered no objections and worked tirelessly to help; and when her manga didn’t sell, it was her mother who encouraged and supported her.

I truly feel this is what unconditional love means.

Dancing to the Sazae-san theme song also sounds like fun.

It’s nice that it’s a tune everyone knows.

Since it has a lively tempo, creating our own original choreography would be enjoyable too!

Soran Bushi

[Preventive Care] Super Fun Exercise Singing & Dancing the Soran Bushi! (Brain Training/Easy/Funny)

Even the interjections of “hai-hai” that pop up mid-song make Soran Bushi fun.

Do you know which prefecture’s folk song it is? It actually originated in Hokkaido.

I’ve heard it began as a work song to synchronize movements during herring fishing.

It’s said to have four sections, such as “Boat-Rowing Ondo” and “Child-Drumming Ondo,” which makes it quite grand in scope.

In Hokkaido, some schools even dance Soran Bushi at their sports festivals, so it’s a perfect piece for exercise or dance! Try moving your body with choreography you create freely—whether in a Bon Odori style or an exercise style.

Dance program effective for feet and jointsSAM

[Easy for Everyone] Taught by SAM! A dance program effective for legs, hips, and joints!

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

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘Dynamite’ Official MV

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

[Nostalgic Hits Diet] Seiko Matsuda 'The Door into Summer' [Full-Body Workout]

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

Instructional Edition of 'Kawasaki Preventive Care “Let’s Walk Looking Up” Exercises'

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.

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I’m going to Tokyo.Yoshi Ikuzo

I don’t want to live in this village 2009

The well-known masterpiece by Ikuzo Yoshi, “Ora Tokyo sa Iguda.” What a catchy and funny song! If you add a unique choreography to such a tune, it becomes unbeatable.

Here it is—choreography that’s simple and healthy, almost like a calisthenics routine.

It’s secretly popular among young people too, so I think people of all ages and genders can enjoy it!

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