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 at the school festival: Popular song rankings (1–10)
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN1rank/position
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a rock band known for their overwhelming vocals and high-level musicianship.
Their 2015 release Sugar Song and Bitter Step is a danceable track packed with colorful charm.
The moment you hear the light, upbeat guitar in the intro, you can’t help but want to start stepping.
The refreshing melody line that unfolds with a rhythmic tempo also resonates with the heart.
It’s an uptempo tune that works both with technical choreography and beginner-friendly arrangements—perfect for livening up culture festivals and school festivals!
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE2rank/position
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “Aoi to Natsu” is a captivating song with bright, refreshing sounds and vocals that evoke youth.
If you move your body to this track, you might feel a full-body sense of hope moving toward the future.
Since it’s a fast-tempo song, it’s recommended to keep each movement to two beats or otherwise leave some breathing room; move slowly so your facial expression can also stay relaxed.
If having too many movements makes it hard to feel the fun of the song, focusing on steps might be a good option.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE3rank/position
A heartwarming cheer song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE that gently embraces the youthful days where hope and anxiety coexist.
While tenderly acknowledging the loneliness and inner struggles we carry as time passes, it conveys the message: “Cherish yourself just as you are.” Released in April 2024 as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery” (Bokyaku Battery), it won the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards.
Singing of unforgettable memories and bonds with cherished people, this song is perfect for group performances at school sports festivals and field days.
It fosters unity among students and helps create unforgettable moments.
Planet LoopNayutan Seijin4rank/position
An irresistibly catchy and cute tune, ‘Planet Loop.’ It’s a track by NayutalieN, a Vocaloid producer also known for providing songs like ‘Meteo’ and ‘Gingira Galaxy.’ With a poppy, refreshing melody that makes your body start moving just by listening, and gentle choreography that kids and adults alike can dance to, it’s a recommended pick for anyone looking for an easy dance number.
There are plenty of dance cover videos, so you can practice thoroughly while watching.
It’s also hugely popular among the Vocaloid generation!
A Little Love SongMONGOL8005rank/position
A love song by MONGOL800 that expresses an eternal vow of love set to a refreshing melody.
Included on the album “MESSAGE,” released in September 2001, this track gently sings about feelings for a loved one and the importance of bonds.
Its warm lyrics, which prompt listeners to reflect on their feelings for the important people right beside them, have resonated with many.
It has been used as the ending theme for the anime series Teasing Master Takagi-san and The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, and has been covered by numerous artists, including Kumi Koda and JUJU.
Performing it at a school festival or live event will let you feel the joy of standing on stage with a band throughout your entire body.
RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE6rank/position
A refreshing love song where coolness and passion intertwine! With the feeling of being gently pushed forward by a summer day, it portrays a protagonist who carries feelings of love yet struggles to convey them, all set to Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s signature buoyant melody.
Released in April 2019 as the commercial song for Shiseido’s SEA BREEZE, this track was also included on the album Attitude and has surpassed 340 million streams.
You’ve started to notice that special someone, but just can’t bring yourself to speak up… It’s filled with emotions that students grappling with that frustrating feeling will surely relate to.
Perform it on a cultural festival dance stage, and you’re bound to spark a sense of unity with the audience!
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya7rank/position
It’s a song that captures bittersweet yet beautiful moments of youth.
Released in July 2023, it was chosen as the opening theme for season 2 of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen.
Tatsuya Kitani’s soaring vocals envelop memories of summers past and budding love.
The song conveys a complex mix of sweet nostalgia and lingering regret, carried on a refreshing melody.
I believe it’s a piece that resonates with everyone in the audience who’s right in the midst of their youth.