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Many people probably have opportunities to perform a dance as entertainment at year-end or New Year office parties.
In today’s social media era, short choreographies and “I tried dancing” videos regularly go viral on platforms like TikTok, and dances that aren’t too difficult are perfect as party entertainment.
This article compiles songs that are ideal for performance dances—ranging from the latest trends to timeless, foolproof classics—for those wondering what tracks to choose.
We’ve organized recommendations into three broad categories, making this a useful guide for a wide range of age groups.
Use this article as a reference and steal the spotlight at your New Year or year-end party!
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Popular songs recommended for performance dances (11–20)
morning assembly exercises
The morning assembly dance that became a craze after being featured in the 2019 NTV drama “Mr.
Hiiragi’s Homeroom” (3-nen A-gumi: Ima kara Mina-san wa, Hitojichi Desu), with cast members posting videos of themselves dancing on social media.
If you bust out the slick steps at year-end or New Year’s parties, it’s likely to go over well with younger women.
And even if you can’t dance it perfectly, that can be funny too—so don’t be shy about giving it a try.
LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.
It’s a signature song by a Japanese female idol group.
Released in September 1999, it became the group’s first million-selling single and topped the Oricon karaoke chart for 17 consecutive weeks.
Centered on the theme of love, its lyrics deliver a bright, uplifting message and sing of hope for Japan’s future.
It was used as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “Find the Idol!” and as a commercial song for the aesthetic salon “Ellessee.” Perfect for year-end and New Year party performances, its catchy melody and fun choreography are sure to energize any venue.
DynamiteBTS
A digital single, the sixth from BTS, the seven-member hip-hop group from South Korea that now enjoys worldwide popularity.
This track became a massive hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the U.S.
for two consecutive weeks, and it may well be the song through which many people first discovered BTS.
Its sharp dance performance is sure to liven up year-end and New Year parties.
As a buzzworthy hit, it’s a dance number recommended for entertainment that people of all ages can enjoy.
Popular songs recommended for performance dances (21–30)
CLAP CLAPNiziU
With every new song release, NiziU’s choreography always becomes a hot topic.
Even if you don’t know much about them, you’ve probably seen the “chopstick dance” from ‘Chopstick’ or the “jump-rope dance” from ‘Make you happy’ somewhere.
Although there’s no official announcement, fans speculate that the choreography might be by Kiel Tutin.
Of course, their song ‘CLAP CLAP’ also features a “clap dance.” The choreography is challenging, but how about gathering experienced dancers to perform it at a year-end or New Year’s party? The highlight is, naturally, the chorus—its seamless, flowing moves are mesmerizing to watch.
The one-legged sequence in the middle is especially impressive! If you can’t dance, there are clapping parts you can join in for at least that section.
ReiwaGōruden Bonbā
A disco party tune themed around the new era name Reiwa, which was spectacularly born on May 1, 2019.
It’s a track by Golden Bomber, famous for “Memeshikute.” It was widely featured on TV variety and news shows, so many of you may already know it.
Be sure to master the choreography and show it off.
Also, the chorus is simple—just repeating the era name—so it’s great for getting everyone to sing along.
High HopesPanic! At The Disco
It’s an uplifting EDM tune that boldly sings, “I’ve lived with hope.” The track is by the Nevada-born American rock band Panic! At The Disco and is included on their 2018 album Pray For The Wicked.
Since it was used in a car commercial, many of you may have heard it.
The refreshing sound arrangement conjures an image of a vast, far-reaching blue sky—perfect for an energetic dance performance!
Fight for your heartMiura Haruma
If you’re looking for a mature, cool track, this is the one.
It’s a song by Haruma Miura—who also had a stellar career as an actor—released as his debut single in 2019.
The sleek EDM sound is crafted to make you want to turn up the volume; it sweeps your body and soul away.
Miura’s clear, beautiful vocals further deepen the song’s world.
If you’re confident in your dancing, take this track to the floor and bring the whole venue together.