Fun and exciting! Dance songs that hype up cultural and school festivals [2026]
You’re going to perform a dance at a school cultural festival! At times like this, the thing you’ll probably struggle with most is choosing the songs, right? In this article, we’ve picked out dance tracks that everyone can enjoy together, as well as easy-to-dance numbers recommended for those who aren’t used to dancing.
You can copy the choreography, aim for high polish by perfectly imitating the formations, or even go with free choreography to give it a relaxed vibe.
On this special day of your cultural or school festival, make lots of wonderful memories with dance numbers that will get everyone hyped!
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Fun and exciting! Dance songs that hype up school culture festivals [2026] (71–80)
Opening DeclarationNovelbright
Featuring powerful guitar sounds and catchy melodies, this uplifting message song is packed with determination to chase your dreams and hope for the future—it’s sure to give listeners a motivational boost! It was chosen as the theme song for Sukkiri’s nationwide high school dance club support project and gained strong support, especially among younger audiences.
It’s the perfect track for cultural festivals and school festivals, capturing the hearts of everyone stepping onto the stage of youth through dance!
F.L.Y. BOYS F.L.Y. GIRLSGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE is a dance and vocal group known for providing theme songs for numerous dramas and films.
Their 2018 release “F.L.Y.
BOYS F.L.Y.
GIRLS” is a high-energy track that can turn any school festival or cultural festival stage into a dance floor.
It was featured as the CM song for Aoyama’s “AOYAMA PRESTIGE TECHNOLOGY.” With its energetic and tight sound, it creates a party-like atmosphere.
The song is also fun for its choreography featuring the easy-to-dance, crowd-pleasing “shoot dance.”
ThrillerMichael Jackson
Singer Michael Jackson, known as the “King of Pop” and loved worldwide across generations.
His 1983 release Thriller is a dance number that livens up school festivals and cultural events.
Many of you are probably familiar with its horror-movie-style music video.
The supple melody set to a funky beat is unforgettable, and you can enjoy the colorful nuances of his flow.
If you dance like zombies, it’ll build a great sense of unity in your class! With many simple moves, it’s also recommended for beginners.
Shake It OffTaylor Swift
Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter known for her wide-ranging musicality, from colorful pop to country music.
She has been recognized by various music awards, including the Grammys.
Her 2014 release “Shake It Off” is a lively yet emotional dance number.
Her powerful yet supple voice is sure to lift the spirits of the entire student body.
The key is to start with simple moves like jumps and claps.
Let’s energize your school or cultural festival with this easy but super fun, danceable track!
My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER
Songs by idol groups are a classic choice for a performance dance.
How about trying FRUITS ZIPPER’s “Watashi no Ichiban Kawaii Tokoro”? This song has surpassed 500 million views on TikTok and helped the group win the Japan Record Awards’ Best New Artist, so it’s highly recognized.
The choreography focuses on detailed hand movements.
Since there are many hand actions and minimal footwork, even beginners can enjoy dancing to this pop and cute track.
Poppin’ ShakinNiziU
You’ve probably heard it at least once—it’s even used in SoftBank’s “NiziU LAB” commercial.
How about perfectly copying mega-popular NiziU and hyping up the stage? Their routines feature lots of synchronized, striking moves, so if you nail them, the crowd will go wild for sure! “But the tempo is so fast…” Don’t worry.
There are videos online that break down the choreography in slow motion! The name NiziU is a coined word combining “niji” (rainbow) and “you,” the fans—plus it echoes “Need you.” Share that fun fact during your intermission talk segment!
FanfareTwice
Cute, fun, and easy to dance to—that’s TWICE’s “Fanfare.” Released in 2020 by the group that made waves with the “TT Dance,” this track will light up any school or cultural festival.
The choreography uses lots of arm movements, so start practicing those first; after that, just add in the footwork while planning your formations.
It might look difficult, but if you carefully follow TWICE’s moves as you practice, you’ll be fine.
It’s the perfect song for anyone who can’t tackle complex choreography but still wants to put on a joyful, energetic performance!
