Dance music by Japanese female artists: a roundup of songs perfect for dancing at events
It’s been a few years since the Reiwa era began, and I feel that dance music by female artists has been increasing at an incredible pace compared to the past.
From dance numbers that everyone across generations has heard to irresistibly catchy tracks you’ll find yourself replaying over and over, we’re introducing them all at once!
This is a must-read for anyone who might perform a dance at a school festival or as part of an entertainment segment!
There are many kinds of dance tracks—songs that make you want to get up and dance, and tunes that make you groove just by listening.
I’ve gathered a lot of them, so I hope you’ll find the perfect hype song that suits you.
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Dance music by female Japanese artists: A roundup of songs to dance to for entertainment (21–30)
C’est la vie ~ A Woman Busy with Love ~Toki Asako
This is a dance number by Asako Toki, captivating with its glittering synth-funk sound.
The track features a style reminiscent of 70s–80s dance classics and can be seen as emblematic of the album’s overall theme: a soundtrack for women living in the city.
It portrays someone who, despite carrying regrets and anxieties born from past romances, keeps dancing in search of love because life is fleeting—an image that lifts the listener’s spirits.
The song is included on the acclaimed 2015 July release Bittersweet.
It originally began as a short piece used in the drama We Have 101 Reasons Why We Can’t Be Proposed To, Season 2, but the original author, Jane Su, liked it so much that she and Asako Toki added lyrics and completed it as a full song.
It’s a perfect pick for a mood-boosting weekend afternoon or as a sparkling companion for a nighttime drive.
CAT’S EYEMAX
Released in 2010 as MAX’s 32nd single.
It’s a cover of Anri’s 1983 smash hit with the same title and lyrics, arranged in a Eurobeat style.
The song drew attention for MAX’s sharp, sexy choreography, offering a different vibe from the original.
Invader Invaderkyarī pamyu pamyu
It was released in 2013 as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s sixth single.
The song was used in a GU commercial and features a retro, 1980s-style electro-pop chiptune sound.
The dance, inspired by Space Invaders, is super cute.
Come here, ShampooNogizaka 46
Released in 2012 as Nogizaka46’s second single.
Rina Ikoma served as the center for this song, which reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It was used in the commercial for the HTC J ISW13HT, and is a refreshing idol song featuring elegant, girlish choreography.
a walk in the parkAmuro Namie
It was released in 1996 as Namie Amuro’s eighth single.
The song was produced by Tetsuya Komuro and was used as the image song for the Hitachi Maxell maxell UD commercial in which she appeared.
The choreography was by former dos member KABA, and Tamori has cited it as one of his favorite songs, including its choreography.
DropHANA
@3jinoheroine Drop Dance Cover#3 o'clock heroine#Drop#HANA#I tired dancing
♬ Drop – HANA
HANA’s pre-debut track stands out with its heavy-hitting beat and bold rap.
It was also the final assignment song in their audition, and you can feel the determination of the members who have overcome adversity.
The powerful message—“Even if it’s not perfect, I’ll bloom in my own way”—resonates deeply, especially when paired with their energetic dance performance.
It’s a top pick when you want to showcase a cool, stylish dance for a skit or stage act! If you dance while feeling the story embedded in the song, you’re sure to capture the audience’s hearts.
Give it a listen when you need to fire yourself up, too.
so muchDream
Released in 2015 as Dream’s 24th single.
It is the fifth major single by the new Dream lineup and was used as the commercial song for Huis Ten Bosch’s “Kingdom of Light & Tulip Festival” double event.
A medium-tempo love song that poignantly stirs the heart with an unstoppable longing.
The choreography by mature women makes it an exceptionally beautiful piece.