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Fun and exciting! Dance songs that hype up cultural and school festivals [2026]

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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!

Fun and exciting! Dance songs that hype up cultural and school festivals [2026] (111–120)

DDU-DU DDU-DUBLACKPINK

BLACKPINK – ‘뚜두뚜두 (DDU-DU DDU-DU)’ DANCE PRACTICE VIDEO (MOVING VER.)

DDU-DU DDU-DUBLACKPINK

If you want simple choreography but still want to try a cool and sexy dance, BLACKPINK’s “DDU-DU DDU-DU” is highly recommended! It was included on their mini-album “SQUARE UP,” released in Korea in 2018, and later released as a single in Japan.

On their YouTube channel, they’ve posted not only the regular music video but also a dance practice video that clearly shows the choreography, so you’ll be fine if you watch that carefully and practice! Of course, nailing the formations as well as the choreography will make you look that much cooler!

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How You Like ThatBLACKPINK

BLACKPINK – ‘How You Like That’ DANCE PERFORMANCE VIDEO

How You Like ThatBLACKPINK

Let’s captivate everyone in the venue with a mature-style dance! This track by BLACKPINK, a girl performance group from South Korea, was released in 2020.

The music video posted on YouTube set Guinness World Records, including “the most-viewed YouTube video in 24 hours,” and became a hot topic.

The sound, brimming with an intriguingly dark energy, is simply overwhelming.

The slightly aggressive lyrics are very much their style and work great.

As mentioned, a dance MV has been released, so be sure to use it as a reference.

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DynamiteBTS

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘Dynamite’ Official MV

DynamiteBTS

This song, which became a hot topic after reaching No.

1 on the U.S.

singles chart, is a track by the Korea-based hip-hop group BTS, released as a single in 2020.

It’s a dance number with an upbeat, funky vibe that lifts your spirits as you listen.

The lyrics carry a positive message—“Let’s enjoy life! Let’s let loose!”—that feels encouraging.

The tempo isn’t too fast, so it should be easy to catch the rhythm.

Be sure to learn the choreography while watching the music video for reference.

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One in a Million -On a Miraculous Night-GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE / One in a Million -On a Miraculous Night- (Music Video)

One in a Million -On a Miraculous Night-GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

It’s the love song “One in a Million – Kiseki no Yoru ni -” by GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE.

They usually show off razor-sharp dance moves, but this song is a sweet ballad, and since you can incorporate slower movements, it might be suitable for beginners.

Creating choreography themed around the song’s message of love would likely turn out beautifully as well.

If you showcase the dance everyone came up with at a school or cultural festival, it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory!

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Not ShyITZY

ITZY “Not Shy” Dance Practice (Moving Ver.)

Not ShyITZY

Let’s show off a sharp, cool dance to a rhythmic track! It’s a song by the Korean girl group ITZY and the lead track from the mini-album of the same name released in 2020.

It’s a passionate love song about wanting to make the other person entirely yours, and just listening to it sets your heart racing.

If nailing the choreography perfectly seems tough, feel free to simplify it a bit.

The key to hyping up the crowd is to dance all the way through to the end with confidence.

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WA DA DAKep1er

Kep1er 케플러 | ‘WA DA DA’ Dance Practice

WA DA DAKep1er

Kep1er is a nine-member girl group formed through the audition program Girls Planet 999.

WA DA DA, included on their 2022 release FIRST IMPACT, is an energetic dance track that livens up school festivals and cultural events.

Its heavy electro sound resonates dynamically.

Pay attention to the hyped-up choral work and rhythm with sharp accents! The choreography is cute and easy to dance to, so try practicing it with your friends or classmates.

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Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

[Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba] - “Gurenge” - Three-sister dance-vocal unit tried dancing it, with Reita

Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

It’s the opening theme of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, which was a huge hit in 2019.

LiSA, who performed the song, made her first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen with it and became a hot topic.

As a song to dance to at a school festival, it’s perfect in both name recognition and impact.

There’s no official choreography, but many “tried dancing” videos have been uploaded, so look for a routine that seems easy for everyone to perform.

If you go with Japanese-style costumes, it will definitely set the mood and get the crowd excited!

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