It’s lit! Western dance tracks that always kill at school culture festivals
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!
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It’s here! Western dance songs that are staples at cultural and school festivals (21–30)
Here With Me Feat. CHVRCHESMarshmello
A hit song released in June 2019 by Marshmello, the globally popular DJ and music producer, featuring the British pop band CHVRCHES.
Marshmello is so popular that his YouTube channel has over 30 million subscribers, and his releases are supported in Japan as well, especially among younger audiences.
The sound and vocals in this track are a perfect match—you can listen to it on repeat and never get tired of it!
LightsBTS
A laid-back song by BTS (Bangtan Boys), whose popularity is exploding in Japan.
It’s sung in Japanese, making it easy for anyone to connect with, and the rap—true to their roots as a hip-hop group—is outstanding.
It’s a track that both men and women can dance to, and if you listen while understanding the lyrics and taking in their message, it will make your school festival all the more dramatic.
Wake Me UpAvicii
A song I love so much that when I first heard it, I played it on repeat because it was just that cool! It’s a track that’s practically synonymous with Avicii.
The exhilarating rush of the EDM sound is irresistible and gets me so hyped! And the lyrics, which express the struggle of being lost in life, are exactly the kind of thing worth playing at a school festival! You can feel the wishes of the late artist coming through.
I wish we could have heard more of his music…
Even so, his masterpieces will live on, right?
Shake It OffTaylor Swift
Taylor Swift originally debuted as a country singer, but these days she has more pop, up-tempo songs.
This track is even more danceable and popular, so it’s sure to get everyone excited.
The love songs she writes resonate strongly with today’s youth.
DuraDaddy Yankee
He is a reggae artist from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and his 2004 single “Gasolina” became a massive hit.
It’s said to be rare for a Spanish-language song to keep charting like that.
The track is also well known in Japan as the song used in Honda’s STEP WGN SPADA commercial.
Let’s fire up the campus festival with this Spanish-language reggae track!
