[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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The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurō
‘The Highland Train Goes’ was released in 1952.
The song is modeled after the Numajiri Railway, a mining train that operated in Fukushima Prefecture around the early Showa era.
It describes the scenery seen from the train windows.
You can sense the era from details like calling a handkerchief ‘hankechi’ and from other lyrics as well.
It’s a refreshing tune that really makes you picture the view from the carriage window—perfect for dancing to in the morning.
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.
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
A signature SMAP song and a pop number everyone knows.
The choreography isn’t difficult since it doesn’t involve intense moves.
With simple sign language or hand gestures, even older adults should be able to dance it right away.
It’s such a fun song that singing and dancing along will make you want to do it over and over.
365 Steps MarchSuizenji Kiyoko
Let’s have fun dancing and moving our bodies to Kiyoko Suizenji’s “365-Step March,” a song that’s sure to lift your spirits just by listening! As the title suggests, the theme is walking.
There’s movement involved, but it’s like marching while seated, so you can dance with confidence.
You’ll use your upper body a lot too, making it a great full-body workout.
It’s a song many of you probably know, so try singing along while you do it!
The Longed-For Hawaii RouteHaruo Oka
Agewashi no Hawaii Kōro (Dreamy Route to Hawaii), released in 1948, became a big hit.
Its success even led to a movie being made afterward, making it quite the talk of the town.
Loved by many, the song has been covered by numerous artists.
Packed with a longing for the tropical paradise of Hawaii and the joy of travel, it’s the perfect tune for everyone to have fun dancing together!
The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko
Seto no Hanayome is the fourth single by Rumiko Koyanagi, released in 1972.
As a bridal song and a wedding song, it has long been a timeless classic.
It’s a piece filled with many feelings about “yomegu”—becoming a bride—both charming and moving.
With its leisurely slow tempo from start to finish, it’s also an easy dance song for older people.
Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi
This is “Kiyoshi no Zundoko-bushi,” sung by Hikawa Kiyoshi, the idol of the enka world.
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it one of his signature songs.
I think even young people know this tune.
There are many popular kayōkyoku songs titled “Zundoko-bushi,” so this one has “Kiyoshi’s” at the beginning.
It’s bright, has a great tempo, and is guaranteed to be fun to dance to!