Year-end/New Year party crowd-pleasing performance dance [2026]
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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Recommended popular songs for performance dances (61–70)
Irresponsible HeroKanjani∞
Let’s dance to this feel-good song and really liven up your year-end and New Year parties! It’s a track by Kanjani∞, a popular idol group from Johnny & Associates, released in 2008 as their ninth single.
The carefree, positive lyrics are truly uplifting.
Even if you’ve got some fogginess in your heart, this song will blow it away! With a song like this, the more dancers you have, the better it’ll look.
The biggest no-no is being shy—focus on making big, whole-body movements and your performance quality will definitely go up.
Jiwara DAYSAKB48
“Jiwaru DAYS,” the 55th single from AKB48 and also Rino Sashihara’s graduation song.
With the tagline “Goodbye, Rino Sashihara,” she of course takes the center position.
From the very start through the chorus, it’s a quintessential idol song.
The dance is bursting with upbeat, idol-like energy.
It’s super cute when a group of girls gets together, gets into character, and dances to it!
flying getAKB48
This AKB48 song is a pop track with elements of Latin music and rock, expressing an upbeat view of romance.
Through the phrase “Flying Get,” it portrays a determined attitude of outpacing romantic rivals to win someone’s heart, and it’s a song that energizes listeners.
Released in August 2011, it achieved record-breaking sales on the Oricon charts and also won the Grand Prize at the 53rd Japan Record Awards.
It’s a perfect choice for year-end or New Year party performances; dance to its bright, light rhythm and you’re sure to liven up the venue.
New EraAdo
Countless listeners have been blown away by Ado’s outstanding, powerful vocals! This song was written specifically as the theme for the film ONE PIECE FILM RED.
In addition to its driving sound, overwhelming vocals, and lyrics packed with catchy phrases that make a huge impact, the dance also drew major attention.
Beyond dance videos by popular TikTok creators, a TV announcer donning a character’s costume and delivering a full-fledged performance became a hot topic as well.
If you fully get into character and nail the choreography, your year-end and New Year parties are guaranteed to be a hit!
Popular songs recommended for performance dances (71–80)
StarmineDa-iCE
Let me introduce “Starmine,” a track that’s also known for going viral on TikTok.
It’s a song released by the dance and vocal group Da-iCE.
The catchy, high-impact phrases that stick in your head after just one listen became a hot topic.
Another big appeal is the lyrics—they’re easy to learn and perfect for getting hyped.
By the way, the choreography is fairly intense hip-hop.
Highly recommended for those who want to perform a dynamic routine that uses the whole body.
Kissing You of SorryE-girls
It’s a fun and catchy love song from E-girls.
With its bright melody and rhythmic lyrics, it expresses feelings of apology in a positive way.
The song leaves an impression with its forward-looking attitude of not fearing mistakes and trying to deepen the relationship.
Released in October 2013, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “The Apology King,” written by Kankuro Kudo.
It perfectly matches the comedic tone of the movie and is great for year-end and New Year parties.
Recommended for times when you want to lift your spirits or honestly share your feelings with someone special.
S’il vous plaît, PresidentPmaru-sama.
Let’s fire up the crowd with an ultra high-energy track! It’s a song by Pmarusama, who’s active on video platforms like YouTube, and it’s included on her first album “Sunny!!,” released in 2021.
From start to finish, the upbeat sound will boost your spirits! The lyrics, themed around cheating, are cute, relatable, and pack a powerful punch for listeners—another big draw.
Cheating is a no-go, right? And don’t forget to learn the finger dance that went viral on TikTok!