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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Popular songs recommended for performance dances (11–20)
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Set to an energetic, addictive beat, this song delivers a message of self-affirmation and positivity.
Written by Creepy Nuts as the opening theme for Season 2 of the anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES,” it achieved remarkable chart success both in Japan and abroad immediately upon its release in January 2024.
It’s attracting international attention as well, ranking as high as No.
8 on the Billboard Global 200 for the week.
It’s the perfect number to perform at year-end or New Year parties—guaranteed to get people moving.
Great for skilled dancers and beginners alike, it’s a track recommended for listeners of all ages!
MickeyGorie-chan
Mickey,” the theme song popularized by Gorie Matsuura, a character played by Gori from the comedy duo Garage Sale, became a hit.
Back then, watching Gori deliver razor-sharp dance moves in a cheerleader outfit, some of you may have even tried copying the routine yourselves.
The original song, “Kitty,” released in 1979 by the British music group Racey, was covered by artists around the world and charted on the Billboard and UK Singles Charts.
The Japanese Gorie version was released in 2004, and in 2022, a Reiwa-era version of the video was unveiled for the first time in 17 years, becoming a hot topic.
Happinessarashi
With its bright, hopeful melody and uplifting message, this song truly resonates.
Released in 2007, it garnered attention after being featured in TV dramas and commercials.
The lyrics speak of life’s journey and the importance of small joys, carrying a warmth that gently encourages listeners.
Beloved across generations, this work brims with the charm of Arashi and is perfect for dance performances at year-end and New Year parties.
It’s a highly recommended track when you need a boost or want to get everyone excited.
Dancing Hero (Cover ver.)Rino Watanabe
Yoko Oginome’s Dancing Hero, released in the 1980s when Eurobeat was at its peak.
It was a huge hit back then, and more recently it had a resurgence with the revival of the bubble-era craze and the dance by Tomioka High School, leading to another big comeback.
This is a track that seems like it would click with any generation and is guaranteed to get the crowd going.
You might even see people bursting into dance one after another.
Gangnam StylePSY
Gangnam Style by the Korean artist PSY became a massive hit, especially on YouTube.
It’s a dance number with a chorus choreography that really sticks in your mind.
If you have a body type similar to PSY’s, just put on some sunglasses and you’ll be able to hype up the crowd.
HabitSEKAI NO OWARI
When it comes to dances that defined 2022, it has to be the Habit Dance from ‘Habit.’ It was already blowing up even before its June release as the theme song for the film ‘HOLiC XXXHOLiC,’ which is pretty amazing! Naturally, there wasn’t a day you didn’t see it on TikTok, and even stars like Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Hikakin danced to it.
Its explosive popularity rivals the J Soul Brothers’ Running Man and NiziU’s Rope Jump Dance.
It’s a guaranteed hit for year-end and New Year parties! One idea: have everyone make a surprise entrance while someone’s singing it at karaoke.
Be sure to form a big group and show it off!
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.