[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 Graduations and Thank-You Parties (1–10)
Rock this Partytimelesz
An energetic dance track bursting with excitement from the intro adds sparkle to any party celebrating a fresh start.
Released by timelesz in February 2025, this song blends a positive message about chasing dreams with friends and an irresistibly danceable beat.
It also drew attention as the theme song for the “#Bokura no Haru Kyoku Campaign” TV commercial featuring Fuma Kikuchi and Kaya Kiyohara, and it’s included on the album FAM, released in June 2025.
With its lively sound and encouraging lyrics, it’s perfect for getting everyone hyped at graduations and thank-you parties.
Let the music—filled with the promise of new friendships and hope for the future—carry you forward to the next stage with a smile!
APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
The catchy, upbeat rhythm and shout-along chants are perfect for making those final moments with friends truly unforgettable.
Teaming up for a release in October 2024, ROSÉ and Bruno Mars deliver a playful track inspired by Korean drinking games.
Its rhythmic drums and their call-and-response vocals stand out, and as the lead single from the album “Rosie,” it took the world by storm.
In Japan, it even shot to No.
1—marking the first time in about eleven and a half years that a Western artist topped the charts—showing no signs of slowing down.
Why not try copying the comedic moves from the music video and dance with everyone at a thank-you gathering or graduation party? Even without complex choreography, just moving to the beat will bring everyone together in no time!
ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
Lyrics overflowing with love for your oshi and a sparkling pop melody will instantly boost the excitement on your big day! Featured on Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu’s December 2024 album “Tokimeki Rulebook,” this song became a major hit on social media, topping the TikTok charts for three consecutive weeks.
Its lyrics, which sing about feelings for someone so precious your smartphone camera roll is bursting, make it a perfect track for expressing gratitude to graduating friends and teachers.
Learn the cute, easy-to-copy choreography together, perform it as a skit at the thank-you party, or play it as BGM while taking memorable photos—there’s no doubt the entire venue will be wrapped in smiles and a happy vibe!
[Danceable!] Recommended Dance Songs to Liven Up Graduation Ceremonies and Thank-You Parties (11–20)
Knock knock knock knock knock knock knock knockTodoroki Hajime
With a snappy knock on the door ringing out, the irresistibly catchy hook will get your body moving—perfect BGM for a party with friends! This dance track was created by Hajime Todoroki, a member of ReGLOSS, inspired by a catchphrase she often uses during her streams.
While she’s been focusing on music as well—ReGLOSS released a unit album in November 2024—this song first blew up through short videos and even got featured on TV shows.
The door-knocking choreography is easy for anyone to copy, and the addictive beat will instantly warm up the atmosphere at any venue.
Don’t overthink it—just knock to the rhythm together, and you’re guaranteed an unforgettable, smile-filled memory!
Love♡Scream!AiScReam
At end-of-year thank-you parties and graduation-season celebrations, many people want to lift the mood with poppy, cute tracks that blow away the sadness.
This song, with sweet and passionate lyrics that liken being in love to the flavors of icy desserts, is perfect for everyone to dance to together.
It’s included on the debut single released in January 2025 by AiScReam, a unit born from the radio show project “Love Live! Series All Night Nippon GOLD.” The chorus, which feels like a shout of overflowing “I love you” emotion, is incredibly addictive—you won’t be able to get it out of your head after just one listen! Dance the catchy choreography with your friends and teammates, and you’ll turn the last day into an unforgettable memory.
It’s a song we hope you’ll listen to, so you can welcome the new chapter ahead with a smile!
Would You Like One?Travis Japan
From the very first notes, the exhilarating intro and irresistibly funky beat will get your body moving—perfect as background music for a thank-you party! Released by Travis Japan in April 2025, this track is a dance number packed with a positive message: enjoy life and keep moving forward, no matter how tough things get.
Created as the theme song for the film “Tabekko Doubutsu THE MOVIE,” it features unique, food-themed lyrics and choreography you’ll want to copy.
The video, which pairs a retro aesthetic with sharply executed dance, also became a hot topic.
Inspired by the group’s top-tier dance skills since their global debut, stepping in unison will surely send the crowd’s sense of unity soaring.
It’s a perfect song to recommend to everyone looking to celebrate a new beginning with smiles!
Naughty SunORANGE RANGE
The moment that intro guitar riff rings out, the venue’s energy shoots straight to the max! This release from ORANGE RANGE, the rock band from Okinawa, is an ultra-upbeat dance tune where overflowing passion intertwines with an electrifying beat.
Dropped as a single in 2007, it sent living rooms into a frenzy as the opening theme for the drama “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e ~ Ikemen Paradise ~.” Since the Reiwa era began, the track has enjoyed a revival hit via TikTok and more—one listen and you won’t be able to stop your body from moving.
Even graduation parties or thank-you banquets that tend to get a bit sentimental will transform into a floor full of smiles when this song comes on! With a sound that’s the very essence of mixture rock, let it turn your final moments with friends into the happiest memories possible!