Recommended upbeat dance songs. Perfect for performances or entertainment!
Whether you’re a student performing at a sports day, cultural festival, or club event, or an adult preparing a dance for a wedding or other occasion, there are plenty of opportunities to showcase a dance at any age, aren’t there?
If you love dancing, you’ll probably enjoy everything from practice to the main performance.
Still, many people may find it difficult to decide which song to dance to.
So in this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs that are perfect for dancing—all at once!
This time, we’ve chosen tracks for those who want to dance to songs with a bright, upbeat vibe.
Consider the age group of your audience, the number of dancers, and your members’ preferences, and find the one song that suits your team best!
Playlist
| Recommended upbeat dance songs. Perfect for performances or entertainment! | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | CharismaxSnow Man |  play_arrow | Hype it up by fusing Para Para and contemporary music |
| 2east | dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Encourage people with a bright, uplifting song |
| 3east | from hereSixTONES |  play_arrow | SixTONES' powerful music of hope and empathy |
| 4east | HOWLAyumu Imazu |  play_arrow | A dance track that captures a sense of speed and a thirst for growth |
| 5east | Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | An anime theme song becomes a big hit, with lyrics that give you a push |
| 6east | StarmineDa-iCE |  play_arrow | Convey courage and positivity with a refreshing song like fireworks. |
| 7east | I wonderDa-iCE |  play_arrow | Da-iCE’s theme song: a song about love and self-discovery |
| 8east | Get Up And DanceMAZZEL |  play_arrow | MAZZEL’s new song samples a classic |
| 9east | chantAdo |  play_arrow | Ado’s Indian-style EDM, a Halloween-themed track |
| 10east | DynamiteBTS |  play_arrow | BTS’s songs deliver hope and energy. |
| 11east | Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | A masterpiece with uplifting lyrics that conveys courage and hope |
| 12east | loveHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Gen Hoshino’s “Koi Dance” is cheerful and popular. |
| 13east | sparkleFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | An 80s-style synth-sound track by Fujii Kaze |
| 14east | Permission to DanceBTS |  play_arrow | A cheer song that conveys BTS’s hope and joy |
| 15east | mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A brightly uplifting theme song that celebrates family love |
| 16east | U.S.A.DA PUMP |  play_arrow | DA PUMP’s Eurobeat song is trending |
| 17east | MORNIING SUNEXILE B HAPPY |  play_arrow | A bright song that brings hope and energy |
| 18east | Make you happyNiziU |  play_arrow | NiziU's debut song became a big hit with its upbeat melody. |
| 19east | Brother BeatSnow Man |  play_arrow | A bright classic that sings of brotherly love and everyday life |
| 20east | mismatchedTHE SUPER FRUIT |  play_arrow | A buzz-worthy song by THE Spafuru that sings of diversity |
| 21east | Mela!Ryokushokushakai |  play_arrow | A heartwarming masterpiece that portrays self-growth and bonds |
| 22east | CAME TO DANCEMAZZEL |  play_arrow | Everyday life turns positive with a dance tune |
| 23east | EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella |  play_arrow | A popular TikTok song inspired by Edison |
| 24east | Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE |  play_arrow | CANDY TUNE’s smash-hit cheer song |
| 25east | New Treasure IslandSakanakushon |  play_arrow | Songs by Sakanaction make you move your body. |
| 26east | Beat de TouhiHama iku |  play_arrow | Hama-iku, a dance track popular on TikTok |
| 27east | Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu |  play_arrow | Popular songs for Leader’s head-shaking dance |
| 28east | Dancing HeroOginome Yōko |  play_arrow | Dancing Hero, a classic song from the bubble era |
| 29east | In Love Dancingmeteora |  play_arrow | Thrumming with excitement, singing of the exhilaration of love |
| 30 | Myaku-Myaku, pon!SO-SO |  play_arrow | Beatboxer SO-SO’s dance track—you can dance to it energetically. |
| 31south_east | Pump It Up! feat. TAKUMA THE GREATDA PUMP |  play_arrow | A hot dance-pop track for breakdancing |
| 32south_east | Festival Dokkyun |  play_arrow | Summer Festival Dance “Omatsuri Dokkyun” |
| 33south_east | moooove!!King&Prince |  play_arrow | Expressing myself in a hip-hop dance track |
| 34south_east | Check it out!Gotō Maki feat. Hanamura Sōta (Da-iCE) |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by Maki Goto and Da-iCE |
| 35south_east | Don’t stop the musicAMEFURASSHI |  play_arrow | Make hearts dance at a glittery disco |
| 36south_east | Pon de SKY, Pon de STARDA PUMP |  play_arrow | DA PUMP's upbeat cheer song |
| 37south_east | AGEHAGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | An energetic dance tune that gives you a push |
| 38south_east | ClickME:I |  play_arrow | Encouraging a step toward the future with a song full of hope |
| 39south_east | breakfastMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A cheer song that colors the morning of Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 40south_east | Sounds goodM!LK |  play_arrow | An anthem that affirms oneself and looks forward |
| 41 | Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Choreography for a song that believes in a bright future |
| 42south_east | Genki Ondo |  play_arrow | Liven up the summer festival with a lively Bon Odori song |
| 43south_east | LOVE＆JOYKimura Yuki |  play_arrow | A high-speed dance track packed with Eurobeat vibes! |
| 44south_east | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | A dance track that gets the crowd hyped and is easy for beginners to jump in and dance to. |
| 45south_east | HappinessAI |  play_arrow | A famous and popular song that makes dancing fun |
| 46south_east | Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | Easy to dance to, with a catchy chorus. |
| 47south_east | New EraAdo |  play_arrow | Choreography tips for Ado’s “New Genesis” at a sports day |
| 48south_east | FUNKEYSDa-iCE |  play_arrow | Get hyped with a light, funky track |
| 49south_east | DANCE WITH ME NOW!E-Girls |  play_arrow | Lots of dance videos; the unison is fire. |
| 50south_east | TOP OF THE GAMEFANTASTICS |  play_arrow | FANTAS’s adventurous dance tune |
| 51south_east | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Liven up your sports day with the youthful rock anthem “Ao to Natsu”! |
| 52south_east | SuperstarNeil |  play_arrow | A song of passion and hope for young people chasing their dreams |
| 53south_east | Human Factory -Electroformed Humans-Perfume |  play_arrow | Near-future sci-fi music, humans and systems |
| 54south_east | APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | A smash hit of refreshing pop music from South Korea |
| 55south_east | SOMETHING AIN’T RIGHTXG |  play_arrow | A track that adds modern arrangements to a retro beat |
| 56south_east | Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento |  play_arrow | Kento-san’s lively cheer song on this side |
| 57south_east | ThrillerMaikeru Jakuson |  play_arrow | Michael Jackson’s classic song, Thriller |
| 58south_east | exciteMiura Daichi |  play_arrow | A sharp, upbeat dance track that's popular with kids too. |
| 59east | CharacterRyokushokushakai |  play_arrow | A Ryokuoushoku Shakai song that the whole class can dance to |
| 60east | PopNishino Kana |  play_arrow | It's a fun dance track, and the choreography is easy to learn. |
| 61south_east | Alphakyun.Gero×＋α |  play_arrow | Fun dance with a band-style sound |
| 62south_east | DANCE DANCE DANCENissy |  play_arrow | A fun song that brightly expresses freedom. |
| 63south_east | FLASHPerfume |  play_arrow | An exhilarating movie theme song that expresses youth and challenge |
| 64south_east | Let’s give it a tryWANIMA |  play_arrow | An upbeat dance track that gets the crowd going |
| 65south_east | NIGHT DANCERimase |  play_arrow | Dance music set in the nighttime city |
| 66 | Hand in Handlivetune+ |  play_arrow | Introducing the choreography for a “Vocaloid dance cover” video |
| 67 | Sunshine Girlmoumoon |  play_arrow | moumoon's summer dance number |
| 68south_east | Rock this Partytimelesz |  play_arrow | A dance tune celebrating timelesz’s new beginning |
| 69south_east | Release exerciseamenbo purasu |  play_arrow | Baseball club clichés EDM, a funny track |
| 70south_east | Joyfulikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A bright, cheerful song by Ikimonogakari, full of energy. |
| 71south_east | Super Dancin’ ManiaTokyo Dizunīrando |  play_arrow | Dance track for a Disney Land club event |
| 72south_east | LOSERYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Performance of an otagei-style dance cover video |
| 73south_east | Rising SunEXILE |  play_arrow | A charity song of forward progress that shows the light |
| 74south_east | elopementLucky Kilimanjaro |  play_arrow | An exhilarating dance tune that's on fire |
| 75south_east | VividMAZZEL |  play_arrow | MAZZEL’s dynamic, vibrant track “Vivid” |
| 76south_east | Only Lonely DanceNIKO NIKO TAN TAN |  play_arrow | Funky music that brightens up lonely nights |
| 77south_east | HabitSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI's dance song “Habit” |
| 78south_east | Light Up The NightTHE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | A club-oriented dance track that expresses freedom |
| 79south_east | YO MA SUNSHINEWATWING |  play_arrow | A refreshing dance song like the summer sun |
| 80south_east | Lonely Tropical FishWink |  play_arrow | The dance feels fresh and anyone can dance it easily. |
| 81south_east | NEW DANCEXG |  play_arrow | A new XG song that makes you want to start dancing |
| 82south_east | SPOTLIGHTKing&Prince |  play_arrow | A sparkling, glittering track that colors the city night |
| 83south_east | I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | Naniwa Danshi’s “Sachiare,” brimming with dynamism |
| 84south_east | Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | J Soul Brothers’ third-generation Halloween hit dance track “Rat-tat-tat” |
| 85south_east | Dancing HeroHaginome Yōko |  play_arrow | Get hyped with popular dance songs from high school dance clubs |
| 86east | One Night Carnival 2013Kishidan |  play_arrow | The line that goes, “Won’t you come to my place?” starting from the intro… |
| 87east | Where?yoru no honki dansu |  play_arrow | With fusion and funk as the essence... |
| 88east | Happy! Fun! I love it!DREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | It’s a song that really gets the crowd going live. The lyrics are str— |
| 89east | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | Hearing this makes me think of my youth, GR... |
| 90east | Untaka DanceUntaka! Doradora-dan |  play_arrow | It’s the theme song from the latest Doraemon movie. Tai… |
| 91east | My friend—now and forever—Ketsumeishi |  play_arrow | This song is the theme for the Crayon Shin-chan movie... |
| 92east | Ladybug Sambacherisshu |  play_arrow | Isn't it a song that's been commonly used for a long time…? |
| 93east | Aloha e komo maiDizunī Anime Suticchi Besuto |  play_arrow | With an aloha-style song, we dance slowly... |
| 94east | Happy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume. |  play_arrow | It’s a classic, staple idol-style wedding song... |
| 95east | Besties ~Wedding March~Kishidan |  play_arrow | This is also a classic wedding song. |
| 96east | One Night CarnivalKishidan |  play_arrow | There’s probably no one who doesn’t know this song. Mu… |
| 97east | Matsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Ken |  play_arrow | A lively track with a cheerful, tropical-style melody. The choreogr… |
| 98east | PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH |  play_arrow | An EDM party tune by RADIO FISH |
| 99east | Tattayuzu |  play_arrow | Popular dance tracks with a good tempo for dancing |
| 100east | Crazy about youEXILE |  play_arrow | EXILE’s dance songs can be enjoyed by everyone. |