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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 (21–30)
Pocari Gachi Dance
Even people who don’t watch much TV have probably seen it in videos on YouTube and elsewhere.
It’s a great pick as a high-energy, fun routine for everyone to perform together.
This song gained popularity through the Pocari Sweat commercial dance, which led to the “Pocari Serious Dance Championship,” a campaign that invited dance videos from across the country.
It’s said that there were over 600 submissions from participants of all ages, from kids to adults, all dancing in earnest.
Let’s dance our hearts out!
No Question 〜TOKYO RAINBOW PRIDE REMIX〜 Remixed by Mitsunori Ikedam-flo
Since LISA returned in 2017, m-flo has restarted with its three original members.
This song is the official anthem of Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2019.
It carries a message, but above all, it’s cool—perfect to groove and dance to! Ideal for year-end and New Year parties, it’s bound to get everyone hyped.
Even if you can’t sing it or don’t know it, you can still dance to it.
international studentMONKEY MAJIK × Okazaki Taiiku
It’s a playful trick song by MONKEY MAJIK and Okazaki Taiiku themed around “Japanese that sounds like English, and English that sounds like Japanese.” It seems like it would be a huge hit when foreigners in Japan for work or study perform it at parties like New Year’s or year-end gatherings.
The stylish sound, heavily featuring 80s-style synthesizers, is irresistible for the bubble generation.
FANCYTwice
TWICE, a popular K-POP idol group from Korea.
Up to now, they’ve had a lot of bright and cute girls’ pop songs, but this one has a slightly more mature vibe.
It would look so cool if you could nail the dance! There are official dance practice videos and more, so why not give it a try? It’s sure to hype things up!
bad guyBillie Eilish
Billie Eilish, whom America’s Billboard has hailed as “the birth of a new pop star.” This song from her debut album is, as the title suggests, a little “bad.” The melody is slow, the arrangement sparse, and the bass resonates.
If you dance to this, you’ll definitely stand out, right? Go ahead and nail it—cool and a little bad!
Odoru-LoopFurederikku
The rolling twists and turns of the song make your body sway.
It’s a signature track by Frederic, a rock band from Hyogo Prefecture, included on their major-label debut mini-album “oddloop,” released in 2014.
Built around a four-on-the-floor kick drum, this song will have you hitting repeat after just one listen.
The chorus melody also sticks in your head.
Rather than conventional “dance,” movements closer to imaginative, ad-libbed gestures seem to suit the track better.
Don’t overthink it—just let your body surrender to the sound!
Recommended popular songs for performance dances (31–40)
Sing Out!Nogizaka 46
This is Nogizaka46’s 23rd single, “Sing Out!”.
The music video is designed like a stage musical, featuring distinctive, classical ballet-style choreography.
The members look adorable dancing in full, flared skirts, and I’d love for you to imitate the outfits when you perform it.
It’s a song that gets even the audience pumped up with hand claps.