[From Kids to Adults] Dance Songs You’ll Want to Groove to at a Halloween Party

Harajuku Iyahoikyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – HARAJUKU IYAHOI (Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Harajuku Iyahoi) Official Music Video

This is an upbeat dance track with full-on EDM sound, released in 2017 by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, an icon of Harajuku culture.

Produced by Yasutaka Nakata, the song was also used in a SHARP AQUOS 4K commercial.

Its choreography, inspired by the Cossack dance, and the signature shout of “Iyahoi” stand out, creating an irresistibly fun vibe that makes you want to move.

Beneath the poppy, catchy melody, there’s a touch of mature melancholy, making it a tune that people of all ages can enjoy together.

Put it on at a Halloween party and everyone will be dancing—the venue will instantly be wrapped in a colorful, lively atmosphere!

Halloween is a big commotiondeguchi takashi

Song: "Halloween Is a Big Commotion" [Takashi’s Finger Play • Children’s Song] Japanese Children’s Song, Finger Play Songs

This is a song by Takashi Deguchi, who holds a nursery teacher qualification and works as a childcare artist.

Set to a bright sound that boosts the festive Halloween mood, it sings about the fun of transforming into ghosts and getting candy.

Released digitally in October 2019, the song was also featured in the childcare magazine Piccolo and has been widely loved in childcare settings as a hand-play song.

The lyrics repeatedly include the phrase “Trick or Treat,” making them easy to remember, and the structure lets both children and adults sing and dance together.

The choreography is simple, too, so if everyone dresses up and dances at a Halloween party, the atmosphere is sure to heat up.

VampireIZ*ONE

IZ*ONE (아이즈원) – ‘Vampire’ MV

A vampire-themed world is perfect for a Halloween party.

The lyrics, which portray a dangerous longing for eternal love through vampires, are dramatic and fantastical.

Released in Japan as the third single in September 2019, the song topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Its tense melody, majestic arrangement, and lyrically tinged dark sound are sure to electrify the atmosphere of any venue.

Dressing up in costume and dancing is highly recommended!

Why not? / Who cares? / It’s all good.ikimogakari

Film “The Great Yokai War: Guardians” [Special Yokai Dance Video]

It’s a song by Ikimonogakari that blends a light, playful feel with a subtle eeriness.

The strongly jazz-influenced sound, with an emphasis on percussion, resonates through the body and gives an uplifting impression.

It was also chosen as the theme song for the film “The Great Yokai War: Guardians,” and you can strongly sense a traditional Japanese atmosphere inspired by yokai.

The dance, which incorporates yokai-like movements, is striking as well—the pop choreography enhances the song’s sense of fun even further.

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Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5

Dream5 / Yo-kai Exercise No. 1 <Exercise Video>

When it comes to Halloween and ghosts, you can’t forget yokai! This track became a huge hit after being used as the ending theme for the anime Yo-kai Watch.

It was released in 2014 as Dream5’s 12th single.

Just like the title suggests, the choreography is more like calisthenics than dance—very simple and fun, making it a big hit with kids.

Since the moves are straightforward, it’s also recommended for those who aren’t confident in their athletic ability.

It could even work as a novelty performance at an adults-only gathering.

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TTTwice

TWICE “TT” M/V

TWICE’s “TT,” which is hugely popular in Japan as well, captivated many with its distinctive choreography.

It’s also perfect for dancing with friends at a Halloween party! In the music video released when the song came out in 2016, the members appear in Halloween costumes set in a spooky, Halloween-themed location.

You could use the members’ outfits from the MV as inspiration for your own Halloween cosplay.

While the song itself isn’t a Halloween track, it’s designed so you can enjoy it for Halloween, too.

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Suite ‘Masquerade’: WaltzAram Il’yich Khachaturian

Khachaturian: Suite “Masquerade”: Waltz [NAXOS CLASSIC CURATION #Halloween] / Khachaturian: Masquerade Waltz

From the suite Masquerade by Aram Khachaturian, a composer emblematic of the former Soviet Union, I’d like to introduce the opening piece, Waltz.

Originally written as incidental music for a play staged in 1941, it has a tragic story swirling beneath the splendor of a masquerade ball.

Though the waltz is elegant and glittering, its melody casts a somewhat plaintive, mysterious shadow, as if reflecting the hearts hidden behind the masks.

This interplay of light and darkness makes it perfect for creating a slightly more mature Halloween atmosphere—one that isn’t just fun and cheerful.

Play it at a costume party, and it will instantly transport your guests into the beguiling world of a grand ball.