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From classic folk dance staples to hidden gems. Introducing recommended tracks!

Folk dancing, a familiar sight at school events and recreational activities.There are many nostalgic tunes that make your body start moving the moment the music begins!When it comes to folk dance songs, there’s an incredible variety—from timeless standards everyone has danced to at least once, to pieces that let you enjoy traditional rhythms from around the world.You might have suddenly wondered, “What was the name of that song again?”In this article, we’ll present a broad list of folk dance tracks.Whether you’re unsure what to pick for an event or searching for a song filled with memories, we hope you’ll find this helpful!

From classic folk dance tunes to hidden gems. Introducing recommended tracks! (71–80)

Cossack dance

Revolutionary Cossack dance by Soviet soldiers
Cossack dance

When you think of folk dancing, the image is often of men and women paired up, but there are also dances performed individually, like this one.

Although the video is labeled as a soldiers’ dance, the performance is so superb that you’d think they were all ballet dancers.

I’ve heard that the Cossack dance was once banned because it was the dance of a people who had been suppressed.

Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)
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Chimes of Dunkirk

Chimes Of Dunkirk [Belgium]
Chimes of Dunkirk

A folk dance handed down in Belgium and the Flemish region.

If you listen to the melody repeatedly, you may notice parts that resemble the song sung by the dwarfs in Disney’s Snow White.

The movements, where dancers twirl around while switching partners, look a bit challenging, but the fairy-tale-like melody is cheerful, and I’m sure it would be great fun to dance.

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Polyanka

Polyanka is a folk dance that represents Ukraine and is also presented as a Russian folk dance.

Compared with other Russian folk songs, the melody of this piece doesn’t feel particularly Russian; it appears to have been composed in the United States.

It features many sections for solo dancing, offering numerous opportunities to showcase individual skill.

Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)
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KorobeinikiNikorai Nekurāsofu

[Russian] Korobeiniki (Korobeyniki) (Japanese Subtitles)
KorobeinikiNikorai Nekurāsofu

With its easy-to-follow structure and a distinctive tempo that gradually speeds up, this is a well-known piece in Japanese folk dance.

It was originally a work consisting only of poetry, but music was later added, and it became a nationally famous Russian song.

The content depicts a night shared between a young peddler and a village girl.

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Let KissRauno Retinen

One of the classic folk dances in Japan, also affectionately known as Jenka.

It’s also famous for being covered by Kyu Sakamoto.

The title means “Let’s dance in a line.” As the title suggests, the people in back lightly hold the waist or shoulders of the person in front and dance in a line.

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In conclusion

Folk dance music has a mysterious power to bring people together in a single circle across generations and borders.

If you find a song that catches your interest among the classic folk dance tunes, be sure to try dancing to it.

Letting yourself go to the music, joining hands, and stepping to the rhythm will surely add a warm splash of color to your everyday life.

We hope this list helps you find your favorite songs.