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It’s lit! Western dance tracks that always kill at school culture festivals

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Active club DJ. With over five years on the front lines of the club scene, they freely cross over from dance music to US hip-hop and Japanese rap. Blending in their own edits with assured mixing, they craft a unique groove that captivates the floor.

Speaking of school festivals, dance is a classic!

So this time, we’re introducing Western dance music you can use at your school festival.

But selecting dance tracks can actually be trickier than it seems.

The main reason is that trends change so quickly.

That said, we’ve picked plenty of the latest dance tracks this time!

We’ve also included stylish, high-difficulty songs that even a dance club could use.

Be sure to check them out!

Pumped! Western Dance Hits That Always Work at School Culture Festivals (141–150)

Clap Your HandsKungs

Kungs – Clap Your Hands (Clip Officiel)

Clap Your HandsKungs

Kungs is a French music producer who has gained popularity with a sound centered on contemporary house music, such as deep house and tropical house.

Some of you might know him from his appearance at Summer Sonic.

Among his tracks, the one I especially recommend for events like school festivals is Clap Your Hands.

It’s a modern take on 1980s synth-pop, packaged throughout with an upbeat, feel-good sound.

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All Night LongKungs, David Guetta, Izzy Bizu

Kungs, David Guetta, Izzy Bizu – All Night Long (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

All Night LongKungs, David Guetta, Izzy Bizu

A collaboration by Kungs, David Guetta, and Izzy Bizu.

Born from the powerful synergy of these three artists, the track features a sound that cuts across generations and genres.

While grounded in electronic music, it blends pop and indie elements with finesse, resulting in a catchy melody that anyone can dance to.

It delivers a unifying groove reminiscent of a festival main stage.

Try using it at school festivals to bring the whole venue together.

Since it was just released in January 2023, it also captures the latest trends!

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Hot StuffKygo, Donna Summer

Kygo, Donna Summer – Hot Stuff (Official Video)

Hot StuffKygo, Donna Summer

Donna Summer’s classic “Hot Stuff.” Released in 1979 and included on her album Bad Girls, the track was issued as the lead single that same year.

Blending disco with strong rock elements, it gained widespread popularity and became an international hit.

This time, we’re highlighting a remix by the globally popular music producer Kygo.

It preserves the strengths of the original while giving it a modern arrangement.

A perfect piece for passionate choreography.

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Carry OnKygo, Rita Ora

Carry On (from the Original Motion Picture “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu”) (Official Video)

Carry OnKygo, Rita Ora

A dance number produced by Kygo with vocals by singer Rita Ora, it’s the theme song for Detective Pikachu that premiered in Japan ahead of the rest of the world.

While it’s an urban track quite different from what we think of as Pokémon in Japan, it might be fun to dance in a Detective Pikachu costume.

The striking contrast between a four-on-the-floor dance tune and Pokémon makes for an outstanding collaboration.

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Bloody Mary (TikTok Remix)Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga – Bloody Mary (TikTok Remix | Speed Up) | Wednesday Dance Scene

Bloody Mary (TikTok Remix)Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga’s “Bloody Mary,” with its intriguingly eerie intro melody, really leaves an impression.

The song’s simple chorus repeats the phrase “dance, dance, dance,” making it easy for people who aren’t confident in English to get excited and join in.

Also, the “Bloody Mary (TikTok Remix),” which gained popularity on TikTok, is sped up just enough to work perfectly as a dance track—highly recommended.

It could be fun to hype the crowd with the original first, then switch to the remix version and ramp it up into a more intense dance!

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