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! Classic Western dance tracks for school culture festivals (31–40)
What I Like About You ft. Theresa RexJonas Blue
Jonas Blue is a producer who’s hugely popular in Japan and keeps delivering global hits.
“What I Like” is a track featuring Jonas Blue and singer Theresa Rex.
With a summery, tropical house-inspired sound, just listening to it puts you in an endless-summer mood.
It’d be perfect to have this song as BGM while doing a little dance.
I WANT YOU BACKTwice
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.
YES or YESTwice
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.
Tongue TiedMarshmello, YUNGBLUD & burakkubeā
Tongue Tied is a collaboration between Marshmello, one of the DJ world’s leading melody-makers, singer-songwriter blackbear, and YUNGBLUD, the singer known for his intense performances.
The track is nothing short of dramatic—when it ends, you’re left with a lingering feeling like you’ve just finished watching a film.
Both the production and the vocals are superb, brimming with fierce passion.
If you want to paint the atmosphere with intensity and emotion, this is the perfect song.
Beautiful Now ft. Jon BellionZedd
This song drew attention as the theme for the SUZUKI Swift commercial.
It’s “Beautiful Now ft.
Jon Bellion” by Zedd, a music producer from Germany.
It’s included on his 2015 album True Colors.
The steadily building energy makes your heart dance, doesn’t it? The lyrics express the happiness of being with the one you love.