[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 (41–50)
Need Is Your LoveJoji & GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
Here’s a mellow dance number from Joji & GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE.
The airy, floating sound design is superb—perfect for chilling—and it’s the kind of track that can make the familiar scenery outside a train window shine a little brighter.
What emotions will you project onto this mid-tempo track?
[Danceable!] Recommended Songs for Dances to Liven Up Graduation Ceremonies and Thank-You Parties (51–60)
ChapterVaVa
A track by Japan’s DJ VaVa that draws listeners in with smooth rap that unfolds and builds.
It’s a cool, simple, idea-packed song where the lyrics really stand out—one of its major highlights.
If you’re tired of the same old J-pop, this is the track you should hear.
I don’t have time.KIRINJI
KIRINJI, Japan’s finest musicians.
All of their songs are great, but “Jikan ga Nai” from 2018 is a track whose synthesizer tones feel fresh while also creating a trendy vibe.
Choosing this for a graduation ceremony is a pretty slick and cool move!
idolYOASOBI
If you want to make your graduation moment fun and glamorous, YOASOBI’s new song “Idol” is perfect.
Released for streaming on April 12, 2023, it’s a track with a bright, pop melody that also packs a punch with its rap parts.
There’s no better choice for a final dance as you look back on your school memories.
Express your gratitude to friends and teachers while celebrating a fresh start.
If everyone dances together, it’s sure to become an unforgettable time!
One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu
A song that brings everyone’s hearts together! It’s a青春 (coming-of-age) cheer anthem that echoes through the gym.
Atarashii Gakko no Leaders created a brand-new song for Bourbon’s “Fettuccine Gummi” TV commercial, premiering in March 2025.
This powerful track expresses the drive to keep moving forward, and through fans’ cheers and dance performances, it brings both adults and kids together in excitement.
For the music video shoot, about 300 fans gathered to pull off a large-scale group performance in a gymnasium.
It’s a fresh, energetic, and powerful song that will lift spirits not only at graduations and sports days, but also for anyone starting a new chapter in life.
Around When the Petals Fall feat. SUKISHAEVISBEATS
This song boasts stunning beauty from the very first lines by trackmaker EVISBEATS.
It’s a laid-back, slow-tempo dance number with a smooth, walking-pace rhythm that feels great.
The melody and vocals are also thoroughly enjoyable, so it’s a track I’d love you to listen to while swaying your body a bit more coolly than usual.
LIFE feat.birdMondo Grosso
Released in 2000 yet still sounding utterly fresh, MONDO GROSSO’s ultimate dance tune “LIFE.” Both the exotic-tinged rhythm and bird’s vocals are intensely passionate and groovy.
With its four-on-the-floor beat, it’s a dramatic track that will have your body swaying before you even realize it.