Also great for dementia care! Recommended dance songs for people in their 70s: Let’s dance to those classic hits

Tina CharlesDisco Feveer

[Oldest Age 77] Tried Fast Lock Dance (Original Choreography) Lock Dance “Soulful Foods” Housewife Dance

A nostalgic disco track from the 1970s, featuring a light, irresistible groove and strikingly beautiful strings.

Tina Charles’s powerful, lustrous vocals lift the mood with brightness and joy.

Included on the 1976 album “Dance Little Lady,” which was loved around the world, this song became a hit across many European countries.

Its familiar melody and glamorous arrangement make it easy to dance to.

Even while seated, you can enjoy clapping along or tapping out steps, and it’s perfect for older adults to dance together in a circle.

It’s a tune that creates a wonderful time filled with natural smiles when everyone enjoys it together.

People of the Me-gumi (firefighters’ brigade)RATS&STAR

[Wa-soul★Nostalgic Melodies Dance Diet] J-POP 80s “Megumi no Hito” / Rats & Star (Shanels) ♪ Easy 3 and a half minutes / Have fun singing and dancing to a Showa-era classic to burn fat 🔥 Beginner-friendly, anyone can do it

It was quite a shock when, at the height of their popularity, Chanels changed their name to Rats & Star.

These days, it’s not unusual for comedians to change their stage names and become more popular, but back then it felt groundbreaking.

Their memorable first single under the new name was Mekumi no Hito.

People today might be more familiar with Kumi Koda’s cover version.

As long as you can nail the signature pose—the “Me!”—you can pretty much move however you like.

It’s a high-energy track that makes you want to move your body while reminiscing about the old days.

The Bride SambaGō Hiromi

[Nostalgic Songs Exercise] Hiromi Go “Oyome Samba” [Request]

Let’s dance to some nostalgic tunes and relive those days! Today’s pick is “Oyome Samba.” Many of you probably feel your spirits lift when you hear Hiromi Go’s sweet, unmistakable voice.

This time, let’s shake it out to “Oyome Samba” and blow off some steam.

Moving your body boosts blood flow to the brain and releases neurotransmitters, which can help relieve stress.

It’ll lift your mood and leave you feeling refreshed! Give it a try and work it into your routine.

Let’s go, Shake!Terauchi Takeshi & Banīzu

Let's go, Shake!

A happy tune from March 1967 that weaves together a seaside coming-of-age romance and the explosive sound of electric guitar.

A classic that epitomizes the golden era of Group Sounds, it won fervent support in dance halls and go-go clubs, symbols of youth culture.

Known as a signature work by Takeshi Terauchi and the Bunnys, it was included on the album “Let’s Go ‘Fate’” and won the Arrangement Award at the 9th Japan Record Awards.

The energetic sound born from Terauchi’s exceptional guitar technique and the band’s tight cohesion makes this a gem that conveys the essence of surf rock.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to relive the radiance of youth or explore the history of Japanese rock.

Sazae-san

Sazae-san de Taiso: Sitting Edition

An indispensable presence in the manga life of Machiko Hasegawa, the creator of Sazae-san, was her mother.

When Machiko said she wanted to become a disciple of Suihō Tagawa, the original author of Norakuro, it was her mother who offered no objections and worked tirelessly to help; and when her manga didn’t sell, it was her mother who encouraged and supported her.

I truly feel this is what unconditional love means.

Dancing to the Sazae-san theme song also sounds like fun.

It’s nice that it’s a tune everyone knows.

Since it has a lively tempo, creating our own original choreography would be enjoyable too!

What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu

“Ii Yudana” Gymnastics by Colorful Style

Let’s try some exercises to a catchy tune from The Drifters! We’re introducing “Ii Yu Da Na.” When you hear “Ii Yu Da Na,” you can’t help but hum along—especially when you’re soaking in a hot spring or bathtub, right? This time, we’ll relieve stress with an “Ii Yu Da Na” exercise routine that’s great whether you’re seated in a chair or standing.

The key is the choreography that makes you want to smile as you move your hands to the rhythm.

It’s something you can approach with a calm, relaxed feeling!

Tankō-bushi (Coal Miner’s Song)min’yō

Tanko Bushi – With Guide [Let’s All Dance! Bon Odori]

Let us introduce a traditional Japanese folk song that has been passed down since the Meiji era.

Born in the Chikuho region of Fukuoka Prefecture, this piece vividly and expressively portrays scenes of work in the coal mines.

With its lively rhythm and familiar melody, it has a pleasant feel that naturally makes your body want to move.

Starting in the early Showa period, it spread nationwide through radio broadcasts and became an essential classic for summer Bon Odori festivals.

In August 2024, BEGIN created a new arrangement that fuses Brazilian rhythms with Japanese Bon Odori, further evolving it into an even more danceable song.

It’s a wonderful piece that allows you to move your body comfortably while reminiscing with older adults.

You can enjoy it while seated, so why not refresh both mind and body by keeping time at your own pace?

Young manSaijō Hideki

[Senior Exercise] Exercise Dance to Hideki Saijo’s “Y.M.C.A.” #caregiving #dance #exercise #exerciseDance #agingIssue #health #stretching #physicalTherapist #workout

This is a single released in February 1979, featuring an appealingly bright and positive message.

Its simple choreography, enjoyable for everyone, incorporates wrist movements that are effective for maintaining motor function.

The song spent nine consecutive weeks at No.

1 on TBS’s music program “The Best Ten,” and in 1980 it was selected as the entrance march for the 52nd National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

Widely loved as one of Hideki Saijo’s signature songs, it offers a wonderful opportunity to refresh both mind and body by moving along to a melody everyone knows.

It’s a work that becomes even more enjoyable when shared with friends.

Soran Bushi

[Preventive Care] Super Fun Exercise Singing & Dancing the Soran Bushi! (Brain Training/Easy/Funny)

Even the interjections of “hai-hai” that pop up mid-song make Soran Bushi fun.

Do you know which prefecture’s folk song it is? It actually originated in Hokkaido.

I’ve heard it began as a work song to synchronize movements during herring fishing.

It’s said to have four sections, such as “Boat-Rowing Ondo” and “Child-Drumming Ondo,” which makes it quite grand in scope.

In Hokkaido, some schools even dance Soran Bushi at their sports festivals, so it’s a perfect piece for exercise or dance! Try moving your body with choreography you create freely—whether in a Bon Odori style or an exercise style.

disco dance steps

Disco dance steps to enjoy from your 60s

Maybe it’s just me, but the word “disco” somehow has a nostalgic Showa-era ring to it.

These days we’d say “club,” but for older folks, “club” can sound like a genteel “social club.” It could be fun to try some disco steps while listening to classic Western hits.

There are beginner-friendly moves you can easily imitate, like the cross step and the bus stop.

Even if you’ve never had any connection to disco, you’ll likely have a great time.

I recommend the Bee Gees’ “Saturday Night Fever.”