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

Dancing Hero (Eat You Up)Oginome Yōko

Yoko Oginome / Dancing Hero (Eat You Up) MV [New Dance Ver.]

This song first became a hit with Yoko Oginome’s vocals, had a comeback thanks to the Fuji TV show “Tunnels no Minasan no Okage desu” skit, and then had a second resurgence thanks to the Tomioka High School dance club’s success.

Since everyone knows it, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going! Lots of people dance to it as party or wedding entertainment, so it’s especially recommended for beginners.

You can go for an original routine for laughs or copy the tried-and-true ‘bubble era’ dance—it’s all good! When in doubt, pick this song!

Take a pictureNiziU

NiziU 2nd Single『Take a picture』 Dance Performance Video

J-pop with an uplifting melody and exhilarating dance beat! This bright and energetic track captures the feeling of wanting to preserve memories with someone special in photos.

It sings about the value of being in love and those youthful, radiant moments, naturally bringing smiles to listeners’ faces.

Released in April 2021, NiziU’s song topped the Oricon Weekly Single Ranking and became a massive hit, selling 317,000 copies in its first week.

Perfect for dance performances at school and cultural festivals! Paired with its catchy choreography, it’s sure to bring the whole venue together in excitement.

GANGNAM STYLEPSY

PSY – GANGNAM STYLE(강남스타일) M/V

This is PSY’s K-pop hit number that sparked worldwide buzz with its comical and unique dance performance.

Composed of an exhilarating electronic beat, a catchy melody, and lyrics that satirically portray a sophisticated urban lifestyle, the track is included on the album “PSY 6 (Six Rules), Part 1,” released in July 2012.

On YouTube, it set a monumental record with over 5 billion views, and it won Best Video at the MTV Europe Music Awards at the time.

With simple, easy-to-learn choreography, it’s perfect for large group performances at school festivals and similar events, sure to bring the whole venue together in excitement.

Teddy BearSTAYC

STAYC(스테이씨) ‘Teddy Bear’ Dance Practice

STAYC is a girl group that debuted in 2020.

Their buzzworthy pop song is “Teddy Bear.” As the title suggests, the track uses a teddy bear as its theme and carries messages about longing for someone special and cheering up those who are feeling down.

The sound incorporates elements of punk rock, making it perfect for dancing.

In particular, the chorus choreography—where everyone jumps together—features simple moves that are guaranteed to be fun when you try them with friends.

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GONGSixTONES

SixTONES – GONG [YouTube ver.]

A powerful rock number that belts out the resolve to face adversity and the bonds with comrades, bursting from a fierce siren-like guitar riff into a blistering, fast-paced beat! The vocal relay makes full use of SixTONES’ distinctive vocal timbres, and the lyrics—depicting an unyielding will to never give up—are truly stirring.

Released as a double A-side single in July 2024, it was featured as an insert song in the NTV Sunday drama “ACMA:GAME.” It’s a highly recommended cheer song that will give you a push during moments when you unite with your teammates toward a goal—whether in practice, matches, or preparing for a school festival.

PLAYERSYOASOBI

PLAYERS

Set to a breezy pop tune that kicks off with the shout of “Play on!”, YOASOBI paints a picture of joyful moments spent with friends.

While looking back on shared memories, the song’s standout feature is its uplifting message about facing forward and moving ahead.

Released in March 2025 as part of the PlayStation 30th anniversary project “Project: MEMORY CARD,” it has also drawn attention as the CM song featuring Nanase Nishino and VTuber Usada Pekora.

It’s the perfect track for anyone who cherishes bonds and memories with friends, as well as for students gearing up for school festivals and events.

Team friendsChiba Yūki

Team Friends Remix – Yuki Chiba, Young Coco & Jin Dogg (Dance Video feat. KING OF SWAG)

A long-awaited track for fans of Yuki Chiba, woven from simple, addictive phrases and an upbeat groove.

Released in February 2024, this piece is a message song themed around friendship and bonds.

Its powerful lyrics celebrating solidarity with friends pair perfectly with catchy phrases that tick through the alphabet letter by letter, gripping listeners and not letting go.

It’s also great for dancing, making it perfect for moments when you want to hype things up with friends.

How about uniting as one and dancing together with your crew on a culture festival or school festival stage?