[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 (21–30)
CLAP CLAPNiziU
“CLAP CLAP” is the third single by NiziU, the nine-member girl group that sparked a social phenomenon from their pre-debut with “Make You happy.” It’s a funky dance-pop tune.
The hand-clapping choreography in the chorus just makes you want to copy it! It’s a great song for dancing while getting the audience involved, so why not perform it on stage at a graduation ceremony or thank-you party? A track that invites applause creates a wonderful sense of unity—graduates, current students, and teachers alike are sure to get excited together!
Drop Thunderbotchiboromaru
“Otose Thunder” by Bocchi Boromaru has become indispensable on TikTok.
It’s a track that also went viral on social media through dance-cover videos.
Bocchi Boromaru is a singer-songwriter and virtual YouTuber who mainly works on YouTube.
Their distinctive sound blends punk, guitar rock, and ska into a carefully crafted, colorful arrangement.
If you want to perform a dance to the latest trending song at a graduation ceremony or thank-you party, try practicing by using those dance-cover videos as a reference!
[Danceable!] Recommended Dance Songs to Liven Up Graduations and Thank-You Parties (31–40)
Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu
Since its release on May 1, 2020, Atarashii Gakko! has captivated countless listeners with their mesmerizing track “Otona Blue.” It took TikTok by storm, winning the 2023 First-Half Trend Award, and garnered widespread acclaim, including an Excellent Work Award at the Japan Record Awards.
Its signature “head-shaking dance” is guaranteed to ignite excitement at graduations, thank-you parties, and more! Perfect for celebrating new beginnings, it brings fun to everyone in the room.
Don’t miss the chance to try their breathtaking performance yourself.
TT -Japanese ver.-Twice
TT -Japanese ver.- is an iconic song by TWICE that adds extra sparkle to the brilliant moment of graduation.
Since its 2017 release, it has swiftly blended into Japanese youth culture.
The TT pose repeated in the chorus has a mysterious power to lift the spirits of anyone who sees it.
The choreography is simple and irresistibly catchy, making you want to join in and dance along.
How about performing it with your friends at the thank-you party to celebrate your new beginning with beaming smiles? By sharing a fun time together, your graduation ceremony and thank-you party will become even more memorable!
Take a pictureNiziU
As you embark on a new chapter, it’s sad to part ways with the friends and teammates you’ve grown close to, but you still want to spend that graduation moment with a smile, right? NiziU’s 2021 release “Take a picture” is a dance track with an irresistibly upbeat rhythm that makes you want to stay together with everyone forever! Its EDM-style sound and the group’s cute vocals ring out, and the catchy lyrics will have you humming along before you know it.
This song makes you want to snap tons of photos, so it’s perfect for a graduation party!
water lily blossomShonan no Kaze
Shonan no Kaze’s signature song, packed with the heat of summer and the passion of youth, is perfect for energizing graduation ceremonies and thank-you parties.
Its powerful reggae sound and positive lyrics will give a push to those embarking on a new journey.
Released in June 2007, the track reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart and has been loved by many.
Its message—singing of the strength to overcome hardships and of hope—is sure to resonate with graduates.
This piece is ideal for deepening bonds with friends and making memories.
Everyone can dance together, and it will help send you off with smiles as you take your next step forward.
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
As soon as this song starts playing, even people who don’t know AKB48 will feel like getting up and dancing—such a catchy hit number, “Koisuru Fortune Cookie.” AKB48 is a female idol group that began at a theater in Akihabara, and today they’ve released numerous hits as a nationally beloved idol group.
Among their hit songs, “Koisuru Fortune Cookie” is their 32nd single, with Rino Sashihara as the center.
Its dance sound, reminiscent of classic disco soul, makes it perfect as dance music.
Learn the choreography and try dancing to it at events and parties!
