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K-pop You’ll Want to Dance to at the School Festival! Easy, Crowd-Pleasing Dance Numbers

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Even if you want to perform a K-pop dance at the school festival, it’s easy to get stuck because so many songs are difficult.

Here, we’ve put together easy songs that even dance beginners can enjoy.

From well-known classic hits to newer and popular tracks, we’re introducing ones with simple choreography.

There are plenty of songs that will get everyone around you hyped up.

If any part feels a little challenging, try arranging it and keep taking on the challenge.

It’s important to enjoy it at your own pace.

Feel free to give it a try!

K-pop You’ll Want to Dance at the School Festival! Easy, Crowd-Pleasing Dance Numbers (21–30)

BBoom BBoommomoland

MOMOLAND (모모랜드) – 뿜뿜(BBoom BBoom) Dance Practice (Mirrored)

BBoom BBoommomoland

MOMOLAND’s “BBoom BBoom” is also loved as a staple dance number.

By the way, the Japanese version of this song was their Japanese debut single.

“BBoom BBoom” expresses the thrill of budding romance using the onomatopoeic word in its title.

Since many of the moves match that onomatopoeia, the choreography is easy to pick up intuitively.

It’s designed for multiple dancers, so feel free to adapt it flexibly as needed.

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Very Very VeryI.O.I

I O I “Very Very Very” (M COUNTDOWN broadcast on October 20, 2016)

Very Very VeryI.O.I

“Very Very Very” is sure to get everyone hyped if you try it with friends.

It’s a track from I.O.I’s second mini album and is well-known in Japan as an assignment song on the audition show “Nizi Project.” The lyrics depict the push-and-pull of romance between a man and a woman.

The choreography features many soft, fluid movements for a girly feel.

In particular, the chorus move where you sway your head from side to side is guaranteed to stand out when performed by a group.

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K-pop you’ll want to dance to at the school festival! Easy, hype dance numbers (31–40)

GeeShōjo Jidai (Girls’ Generation)

Girls’ Generation – Gee, 소녀시대 – 지, Music Core 20090117

GeeShōjo Jidai (Girls' Generation)

Gee is the work that won numerous music awards and became an unprecedented hit.

It’s the title track of Girls’ Generation’s first mini album.

Many of you probably still have the chorus—where the title phrase repeats—stuck in your heads.

The song is also known for its soft, girly choreography.

Since it’s not overly intense, it’s a great choice for those who want to perform the dance while singing.

There’s a Japanese version as well, so be sure to check that out too.

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HIPMAMAMOO

[Special] ‘HIP’ 사복 안무 영상 떼창 ver.

HIPMAMAMOO

The work that sparked MAMAMOO’s rise in popularity is “HIP.” It’s a hip-hop song that portrays a strong image of women, featuring powerful rapping over an intense beat.

The biggest highlight of this track is its catchy choreography.

There’s a section in the lyrics where different body parts are listed in order, and the dance has you touch each corresponding part as it’s mentioned.

It not only looks cool, but it also makes it easier to learn the choreography in sync with the lyrics, which is a nice bonus.

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TATTOOTHE BOYZ

[MV] THE BOYZ(더보이즈) _ TATTOO

TATTOOTHE BOYZ

If you want to perform a cool dance at your school festival, how about this song by THE BOYZ, a South Korean male idol group formed in 2017? The cool melody and choreography are incredibly appealing! The moves have a distinctive vibe and may look difficult, but they don’t require advanced techniques—anyone can do them with practice.

The energetic hand movements and dynamic use of the body also give you that exciting urge to try them out! And above all, the perfectly synchronized group moves will definitely give you a huge sense of accomplishment when you and your team pull them off!

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SOSOWINNER

WINNER – ‘SOSO’ M/V

SOSOWINNER

If you’re looking for orthodox K-pop dance music, “SOSO” is a great pick.

Its simple melody—typical of K-pop—makes it easy for beginners to dance to.

Adding animation-style moves in the chorus should really hype things up.

The rhythm has a nice contrast between calm and dynamic, so it suits popping and locking.

The downside is that the song isn’t very well-known, which can be a drawback for school festivals.

Aside from that, it’s extremely easy to dance to, so I recommend it.

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I’m So Hotmomoland

모모랜드(MOMOLAND) “I’m So Hot” Dance Practice

I'm So Hotmomoland

Released in 2019 as MOMOLAND’s first single under their new lineup, “I’m So Hot” features a comfortably electronic sound, with lyrics that depict the excitement of dancing and a rising body temperature.

The choreography focuses on hand movements, making it easier to dance even for those who might get winded by more intense routines.

There’s also a Japanese version of the song, so you can choose that one if you prefer.

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