[2026] Hype It Up! Recommended Western dance tracks for culture festivals and school festivals

I WANT YOU BACKTwice

TWICE「I WANT YOU BACK」Music Video

This song, which served as the theme for the film Sensei Kunshu and marks TWICE’s first movie theme song, is a cover of the well-known Jackson 5 hit sung by a young Michael Jackson in the 1970s.

The choreography performed by all nine members is super cute and charming.

If everyone practices the dance hard and sings it together, it will definitely liven up your school festival.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Don’t Start NowDua Lipa

Dua Lipa – Don’t Start Now (Official Music Video)

Dua Lipa’s hit song “Don’t Start Now” is captivating with her husky low voice.

While the track isn’t exactly uptempo, the bassline hits hard, giving it an irresistibly groovy feel.

A strong bassline also makes it easier to catch the rhythm, so it’s a great recommendation even for those without dance experience.

The melody is pleasantly straightforward, so a wide variety of dance styles will suit it well.

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Ryo

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OmenThe Prodigy

The Prodigy – Omen (Official Video)

The Prodigy, pioneers who represent the UK’s big beat scene.

This track was released relatively late in their career.

While their biggest success in Japan came in the early 2000s, they’ve been enjoying renewed attention in recent years, with the loud rock band Crossfaith covering their songs, among other signs of a resurgence.

YES or YESTwice

TWICE “YES or YES” M/V

This is a song by TWICE, a Korean idol group that’s also extremely popular in Japan.

It’s the title track of their sixth mini-album “YES or YES,” released in 2018, and it sings about a bold, confident love that says, “Choose me!” With its energetic sound, it’s an uplifting, high-tempo tune.

The music video, where they dance their hearts out, is adorable.

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Araki Jakkan

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SeñoritaShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello – Señorita

A duet number by singer Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello.

With a Latin rhythm and a satisfying bassline, it’s a feel-good track, and the music video—showcasing just how lovey-dovey the two are—leaves a strong impression.

It might be a bit too moody to dance to at a school festival, but at this point you might as well ignore what everyone thinks and dance as much as you like.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Summer Air (feat. Trevor Guthrie)Hardwell

Hardwell – Summer Air (feat. Trevor Guthrie) (Official Music Video)

Hardwell, a globally active DJ, released “Summer Air” in June 2019.

It has a driving, refreshing feel, doesn’t it? This track is perfect for midsummer outings! It brings back that excitement and anticipation we often felt as kids when summer vacation began.

Why not enjoy summer to the fullest with this song as your companion?

Don’t Wake Me UpJonas Blue, Why Don’t We

Jonas Blue, Why Don’t We – Don’t Wake Me Up (Official Video)

Jonas Blue, the music producer known as the pioneer who sparked the tropical house craze in the late 2010s, has collaborated with a variety of artists and continues to energize the scene each time.

His track with the highly buzzed-about boy group Why Don’t We is Don’t Wake Me Up.

It’s crafted with a lively, unmistakably idol-like vibe.

Why not try using it as background music for your school festival?

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Ryo

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