Dance/popular songs ranking for the school cultural festival
We’ll introduce dance performances and popular songs for school festivals in a ranking format!
School festivals bring together a wide range of people—not just students, but also families, friends, and local community members.
Among the highlights are dance performances held as stage events, which really get the crowd going.
In this article, we’ve put together recommended dances and popular songs that will hype up your school festival!
They’re displayed by popularity, so you can quickly see which songs are well-known and trending.
If you’re thinking, “I want to dance at the school festival,” or “I want to know the most exciting popular songs,” be sure to make use of this!
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Dance Festival Popular Song Ranking (11–20)
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE15rank/position
An energetic band sound that cranks up the excitement of a sports day to the max.
The melody woven by vocalist Motoki Omori will move your heart.
Portraying the will to press forward while carrying anxiety, this song by the hugely popular Mrs.
GREEN APPLE was also selected as the support song for Japan’s national team in Fuji TV’s “FIVB Paris Olympic Qualifiers / World Cup Volleyball 2023.” It’s the perfect BGM for those moments when you give your all in pursuit of victory.
A masterpiece with an overwhelming sense of scale, worthy of the passion of sports.
OrangeSPYAIR16rank/position
A refreshing coming-of-age ballad by SPYAIR, released in February 2024 as the theme song for the film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle.
Portraying friendship and growth, its lyrics gently embrace hopes for the future and farewells to teammates, shining like a snapshot of youth itself.
The energetic band sound and YOSUKE’s powerful vocals inspire the courage to move forward and the strength of self-affirmation.
Packed with fiery messages and a thrilling sense of speed, it’s perfect as background music to hype up dance time at school sports days and festivals.
Radiating as a symbol of youth that can turn the entire venue a shade of orange, this is a work that truly shines.
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy17rank/position
Vaundy’s “Kaiju no Hanauta” features a strikingly bright melody, and the way the chorus opens up like a widening landscape makes it a song that lifts your spirits.
Dancing to a track that puts you in a positive mood can make moving your body even more enjoyable.
Because it’s such an upbeat song, I recommend incorporating bouncy movements to match it, and being mindful of expressing a sense of fun in your facial expressions.
Imagining how the scenery suddenly expands in the chorus, using movements that spread your arms wide is also a key point for conveying the song’s world.
to clear up (weather)Yorushika18rank/position
A gem of a song filled with a fantastical worldview and a heartwarming message.
Released in January 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the popular anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
It brims with the charm of Yorushika’s characteristic poetic expression and Suis’s translucent vocals.
Elements like “rain” and “clouds” in the lyrics skillfully symbolize life’s hardships and hopes.
It has the power to encourage those who want to overcome difficult times.
Be sure to try singing it at your next karaoke contest.
The BeginningONE OK ROCK19rank/position
ONE OK ROCK, a rock band that represents Japan and shines on the global stage.
This emotional rock tune is imbued with a strong resolve to break free from past pain and trials and move forward toward a new beginning.
It brilliantly portrays the feelings of a protagonist who keeps fighting without losing hope, even in desperate circumstances! Released as a single in August 2012, the song was written specifically as the theme for the blockbuster film Rurouni Kenshin.
Its prototype originally existed during the production of the album Zankyō Reference, and in 2013 it also won Best Film Song.
With its powerful message, this track is perfect for bringing everyone together and amping up the excitement on a culture festival stage where you’ll create cherished memories.
New My NormalMrs. GREEN APPLE20rank/position
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a three-piece rock band that has gained popularity with songs featuring a piercing high-tone voice and lyrical lyrics.
Their 5th digital single, “New My Normal,” is the track that marked the beginning of the band’s “Phase 2” in 2022.
Because the arrangement develops at a dizzying pace, be careful not to rush or drag the rhythm in any part.
With its exhilarating sense of speed that lifts the energy, it’s an ideal uptempo number for school festivals as well.
Dance at School Culture Festivals: Popular Song Rankings (21–30)
Brother BeatSnow Man21rank/position
If you want to capture the attention of the entire student body at your school festival, we recommend “Brother Beat.” Released in 2022 by the male idol group Snow Man, known for their acrobatics and dance, the song was chosen as the theme for the film “Osomatsu-san.” Its humorous choral work set to a rock-inspired rhythm is striking.
Dance to this refreshing track that everyone can enjoy, and it’s sure to heat up the crowd.
If you’re looking for stylish and passionate music, give it a listen!
