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 (51–60)
If We Ever Broke UpMae Stephens
If you want to keep it cool with a Western pop track, “If We Ever Broke Up” is a perfect choice.
It’s a song released by British singer-songwriter Mae Stephens, and it has been drawing a lot of attention, including a nomination for the TikTok First Half Trend Awards 2023.
The choreography is charming, featuring a hand-made heart that breaks apart, so be sure to check it out.
The moves are relatively simple, making it great even for those who aren’t confident in dancing.
Recommended popular songs for performance dances (61–70)
The FoxYlvis
Alongside SEKAI NO OWARI’s “Habit,” one of the standout dance tracks of 2022 was Ylvis’s “The Fox.” Even if you’re thinking, “Hmm, I don’t know it,” you’ll probably recognize it as “that fox dance song.” It was just a single track played between the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters’ offense and defense, but it spread on social media as people said “the choreography is so cute,” and before long it had become a hot topic.
It was especially memorable to see even players from opposing teams dancing with smiles.
At year-end and New Year parties, definitely try roping in that intimidating senior or the boss you can’t usually approach and get everyone dancing together.
With a bit of leadership from your resident mood maker, this song is sure to bring the house down!
Tokyo at 7 PM (A Cappella Cover)Nagie Lane
Tokyo wa Yoru no Shichiji (Tokyo, 7 p.m.) is a single released in 1993 by the Shibuya-kei music group Pizzicato Five.
It’s characterized by a catchy, rhythmic style, and Nagie Lane has released an a cappella cover.
It’s perfect for a sing-and-dance night scene.
The song has been covered by various artists—including a bon odori (traditional festival dance) version—so there are lots of ways to enjoy it.
Do Me (Francesca Lombardo Remix – Audio)Teddy Pendergrass
About 40 years ago, on the TV show “It’s 8 O’Clock! Everybody Gather,” there was a segment called “Hige Dance” that became popular with both adults and children.
Are you familiar with it? The song known as the theme for Hige Dance is actually an arrangement that isolates and reworks only the bassline from Teddy Pendergrass’s “Do Me.” This version takes that track and rearranges it further—an elegant, remixed take on Hige Dance.
It might be perfect for a girls’ Hige Dance, don’t you think?
HappinessAI
AI’s song “Happiness” conveys a powerful sense of hope, as if wishing for happiness to spread throughout the world.
Dancing to this song, imbued with such a wish for happiness, will let you feel the joy through your whole body.
Because it’s a grand piece with a relatively calm rhythm, large movements that highlight its grandeur might work well.
It’s also a good idea to keep the choreography simple—something everyone can synchronize—while staying mindful of the song’s worldview.
