[Danceable!] Recommended Dance Songs to Liven Up Graduation Ceremonies and Thank-You Parties
A graduation ceremony marks the start of a new chapter.
I believe it’s also an irreplaceable moment for each and every one of us.
Memories with friends we’ve spent time with come flooding back, and we’re filled with gratitude for the teachers who taught us so much and the family who supported us.
In this article, we’ll introduce danceable tracks that will liven up graduation ceremonies and thank-you parties!
We’ve gathered songs that aren’t confined to the “graduation song” label—tunes that let everyone dance, have fun, and spend their last day together with smiles.
May your new beginning be filled with happiness!
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Danceable! Recommended Dance Songs to Liven Up Graduation Ceremonies and Thank-You Parties (71–80)
Dream FighterPerfume
A rock-style dance number with pounding bass really lifts the spirits of everyone graduating.
Perfume’s 2008 release “Dream Fighter” is an irresistible track with EDM-flavored sound that makes your body move and lyrics that make you want to look forward and keep walking.
Its strong will to live and determination to keep fighting make it a must-hear for those graduating and moving on to further study or work.
If you learn their choreography and dance it as a performance or at a graduation party, you might even become the star of the show!
DearWakita Monari
With its light, crisp guitar sound and playful jazzy performance, “Dear” is a perfect track for graduation party BGM.
Included on Namori Wakita’s 2018 release “Ahead!”, its melody keeps farewells from ending on a gloomy note, which is part of its charm.
The lyrics, portraying parting from someone dear, will resonate with everyone entering graduation season.
Its stylish sound also suits the nighttime mood, making it a song I especially recommend to graduates who’ve just taken a step into adulthood.
Graduation RailwayPiXMiX
Even the time spent commuting to school is filled with memories, isn’t it? “Graduation Railway,” which brings back the stations you always passed through and the trains you rode, is a dance track brimming with bittersweetness and a sense of speed.
It’s included on PiXMiX’s 2021 release “Kimi ga Ita Kara,” and the PV—featuring the members in school uniforms and depicting their school life—is a must-see! Its pop, electric sound keeps graduation from ending on a sad note, making it perfect for singing with friends at karaoke during graduation season or for listening to on the day of the ceremony to lift your spirits!
[You Can Dance!] Recommended Dance Songs to Liven Up Graduations and Thank-You Parties (81–90)
WALK THIS WAYSALU
An urban and groovy track sung with rapper SALU’s distinctive vocals, “WALK THIS WAY.” It’s not only danceable with an urban beat, but also carries a strong message.
It could be the perfect song to hype up your day, including on the way to a graduation ceremony.
ShineIN SHISUTO
Rhymester have been leading Japan’s hip-hop scene since their formation in 1998.
Their live band performance is irresistibly cool and approachable—that’s part of their charm.
But it’s their rap riding that groove that’s truly the coolest, and “Shine” is a track that brings a fashionable, stylish touch to everyday life.
MisterKARA
Characterized by an energetic beat and a catchy melody, this song is known as one of KARA’s signature works.
The lyrics portray the feelings of a woman troubled by an ambiguous relationship, conveying a poignant longing for something deeper.
Released in Japan in August 2010 as their debut single, it became a major hit.
In particular, the “hip dance” became a hot topic and helped spark the K-pop boom in Japan.
It’s the perfect track to hype up graduations and thank-you parties.
If everyone dances together, it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory.
It’s a wonderful song that deepens bonds with friends as you embark on a new chapter.
In conclusion
We introduced some danceable songs recommended for graduation ceremonies and thank-you parties.
From emotional dance music to hype tracks, there were so many wonderful songs! Have fun dancing and spend your graduation day brightly, with a smile.