[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 (31–40)
Make you happyNiziU
NiziU is a nine-member Japanese girls’ dance group formed through a global TV audition project.
Their 2020 debut song, “Make you happy,” is perfect for livening up parties and events.
Featuring a bouncy rhythm and upbeat lyrics, the track is also famous for its choreography.
The “jump-rope dance” in the chorus—where you jump as if skipping rope—became such a hit it turned into a social phenomenon.
Learn the moves and dance at school festivals or thank-you parties, and the crowd will go wild.
There are many “tried dancing” videos online as well.
How about practicing with your friends and giving it a try?
New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
A song that makes you want to start dancing the moment the intro kicks in is perfect as background music for a graduation party! “Shin Takara-jima,” released by Sakanaction in 2015, has an addictive, distinctive rhythm that creates a sense of unity when everyone starts stepping together.
Its pop melody matches perfectly with its rock sound, making it great for a performance, too.
The beautiful, delicate synthesizers and lyrics that make you want to keep striving forward will give a supportive push to everyone embarking on a new journey!
Follow MeE-girls
As a step toward a shining future, brighten up your graduation ceremony or thank-you party with E-girls’ “Follow Me”! Released in 2012, this song captures the excitement of the future that’s about to begin, making it perfect for events like a thank-you party.
The members’ cheerful harmonies make everyone who watches feel happy.
The cute chorus choreography where you bring your hand to your mouth is something you’ll probably pick up right away.
Step to the rhythm with your cherished friends and enjoy a time full of smiles!
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
A Creepy Nuts track that delivers self-affirmation and a positive message over an energetic rhythm.
With their distinctive sound, it expresses the importance of living true to yourself.
Released in January 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the popular anime “Mashle: MAGIC AND MUSCLES.” Boosted by its spread on social media, it became a hot topic both in Japan and abroad.
This song is guaranteed to electrify the crowd if danced to at graduations or thank-you parties! It’s a powerful anthem that will give a strong push to everyone embarking on a new chapter.
So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster
From the very first lines, the heartfelt lyrics and the fresh, vivid choral work make this song stand out.
Released in 2017 as Little Glee Monster’s eighth single, it’s an uplifting anthem that gives you strength even when you’re feeling down.
In the new life that’s about to begin, there may be times when you feel lonely, and there may be headwinds to face.
Even so, the message that you’re never alone and that everything will be okay hits home for anyone embarking on a new chapter, filling you with energy and resolve.
[Danceable!] Recommended Dance Songs to Liven Up Graduations and Thank-You Parties (41–50)
forget-me-notAwesome City Club
The youthful experiences we have in school life give us a push in life, don’t they? ‘Wasurena’ is a beautiful yet fleeting song that likens love to flowers, and it’s a track that lets you keep thinking of someone important even after graduation.
Released by Awesome City Club in 2021, its rich, genre-defying sound and male–female twin vocals are deeply moving.
It’s great to listen to while reminiscing about the romances you experienced at school, and if you sing it with friends you’ll be parting ways with after graduation, it’s a song that lets you sink into a sentimental mood.
Joyfulikimonogakari
This one is perfect when you want to go all out and get everyone fired up.
It’s a song by Ikimono-gakari, the music group behind numerous hits like “Arigatou” and “YELL,” released as a single in 2009.
Many of you probably remember it being used in a Pocky commercial.
The catchy melody and bright vocals just feel great to listen to! You might enjoy the song most if you don’t worry about the choreography and just dance however you like!
