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!
Playlist
| Trending hit song | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | CharismaxSnow Man |  play_arrow | A dynamic dance track in the para-para style |
| 2east | No reply yet? Uncle-style text!Yoshimoto ojisan |  play_arrow | Uncle Yoshimoto’s latest work is well known on social media... |
| 3east | Beep boopFRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | Call-and-response chants where fans and performers shout together... |
| 4east | Love♡Scream!AiScReam |  play_arrow | Choose from three groups in the Love Live! series… |
| 5east | Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE |  play_arrow | A popular song of 2025, a rhythmic and upbeat track |
| 6east | I hope I can be your lover.Kaneyori Masaru |  play_arrow | Weaving the frustration of unrequited love into straightforward words… |
| 7east | Super Express on the Run＝LOVE |  play_arrow | The passionate feelings of fans who support idols po... |
| 8east | The Dog and the Stupid Catsekando bakka |  play_arrow | A freshly formed group established in 2023… |
| 9east | Fashion Leader feat. Soy SauceORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | This song, released in November 2008, … |
| 10east | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Refreshing guitar rock sound and the radiance of youth... |
| 11east | Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari |  play_arrow | Akari Nanawo will release “Lily…” in February 2025. |
| 12east | Assaulted by a love song＝LOVE |  play_arrow | From the very first beat, a bright, bouncy four-on-the-floor and the responding... |
| 13east | Could you look for something cute?CUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | Even the clumsy parts and the things that might seem like flaws, s... |
| 14east | ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu |  play_arrow | Surpassing 300 million total views on TikTok, … |
| 15east | Special♡Spellkyururin tte shite mite |  play_arrow | Blowing away everyday stress as if by magic, ... |
| 16east | SO BADKing Gnu |  play_arrow | Energize the venue with a stylish dance track |
| 17east | APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | BLACKPINK and Bruno’s collaboration song “APT” is popular. |
| 18east | Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | Cute dance song, let's dance and have fun! |
| 19east | Meet KiTE!iLiFE! |  play_arrow | A concept of an idol life created by you and me… |
| 20east | I want to eat sweet and sour pork at a Chinese restaurant.Rinko |  play_arrow | Using a food metaphor to depict a mismatch in romantic feelings, it makes you want to hum along… |
| 21east | Chaotic Wacha Life!FRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | Crayon Shin-chan’s new theme song, “Genki!” |
| 22east | Sounds goodM!LK |  play_arrow | Major 2nd album in February 2025, “… |
| 23east | Single‑minded Cinderella!CUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | CUTIE STREET's popular single and love song is making waves. |
| 24east | mirrorFRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | Music that makes you shine with mirror magic |
| 25east | Fruits BasketFRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | A cute and pop-style song with a fruit theme |
| 26east | NEW KAWAIIFRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | A positive song that embraces the individuality of friends |
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| 27east | Adult Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu |  play_arrow | “Otona Blue” is a song by Atarashii Gakko! (New School Leaders), and its head-shaking dance has become a hot topic. |
| 28east | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | Make it Golden Bomber’s biggest hit song... |
| 29east | Love Revolution 21Mōningu Musume. |  play_arrow | A signature song of Morning Musume, and a dance number that… |
| 30east | A-RA-SHIarashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s debut si… released in 1999 |
| 31east | U.S.A.DA PUMP |  play_arrow | In 2018, DA PUMP’s 29th si... |
| 32east | Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | Truly Hall of Fame–worthy. Just how many parties… |
| 33east | Happy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume. |  play_arrow | As a wedding song, for a performance at the wedding re... |
| 34east | idolYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A music unit that creates songs based on stories... |
| 35east | YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Saijō Hideki |  play_arrow | A rock-solid option you’ll want to keep on the shortlist for now… |
| 36east | Parapara |  play_arrow | In 2018, DA PUMP’s “U.S.A.”… |
| 37east | Sign of LovePUFFY |  play_arrow | A dance with a relaxed vibe between the two and a languid, laid-back atmosphere… |
| 38east | A Member of the Fire BrigadeKōda Kumi |  play_arrow | Megumi's ... which has once again drawn attention on TikTok |
| 39east | ThrillerMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Dubbed the “King of Pop,” 20... |
| 40east | PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH |  play_arrow | Already a classic as a dance song, RADIO… |
| 41east | Apply false eyelasheskyarī pamyu pamyu |  play_arrow | If you’re thinking about a dance performed by the women’s group, then this is… |
| 42east | Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | The explosively viral on social media ‘so cute that…’ |
| 43east | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s “Sakuranbo” was released in 2003... |
| 44east | UFOpinku redii |  play_arrow | It's an indispensable exis… when talking about the history of Japanese idols. |
| 45east | Sazae-san dance |  play_arrow | If you want to steal the spotlight at a year-end or New Year’s party... |
| 46east | GOLDFINGER’99Gō Hiromi |  play_arrow | In the 1970s, as one of the 'New Big Three' in the pop music world... |
| Popular songs recommended for performance dances | |||
| 47east | Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento |  play_arrow | Kento-san’s track here has a poppy tone... |
| 48east | Beat de TouhiHama iku |  play_arrow | The pop sound and easy-to-remember choreography are espe… |
| 49east | Silent majorityKeyakizaka46 |  play_arrow | Formed in 2015, and in 2020 became Sakurazaka4... |
| 50east | chantAdo |  play_arrow | A song that anyone—young or old, male or female—can dance to together... |
| 51east | EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella |  play_arrow | Perfect for those who want to get lively at year-end or New Year parties... |
| 52east | loveHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | When it comes to party songs and dance songs, it's got to be Hoshi… |
| 53east | One Night CarnivalKishidan |  play_arrow | Kishidan’s major-label release from 2002… |
| 54east | I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | Idol group Naniwa Danshi sings “Sachi…” |
| 55east | Dancing Hero (Cover ver.)Rino Watanabe |  play_arrow | In the 1980s, when Eurobeat was at its peak, Ri… |
| 56east | Happinessarashi |  play_arrow | With a bright, hopeful melody and positive message... |
| 57east | Gangnam StylePSY |  play_arrow | The Korean who became a big hit mainly on YouTube... |
| 58east | HabitSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | If we’re talking about the dance that represents 2022, it would be this “... |
| 59east | Chu, diversity.ano |  play_arrow | Belonging to the idol group You’ll Melt More! (Yurumerumo!)… |
| 60east | Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | Set to an energetic, addictive rhythm... |
| 61east | MickeyGorie-chan |  play_arrow | The charac… played by Gori from Garage Sale |
| 62east | Yeah! Super Holiday!Matsuura Aya |  play_arrow | Aya Matsuura’s energetic song will be at the year-end party… |
| 63east | dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A rhythm brimming with dynamism and a song that stirs the soul... |
| 64east | morning assembly exercises |  play_arrow | A television progra… broadcast on Nippon TV in 2019 |
| 65east | LOVE MachineMōningu Musume. |  play_arrow | A signature song by a Japanese female idol group... |
| 66east | DynamiteBTS |  play_arrow | A seven-member boy group from South Korea, now boasting worldwide popularity… |
| 67east | CLAP CLAPNiziU |  play_arrow | With every new song release, its choreography always becomes a hot topic... |
| 68east | ReiwaGōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | A new era name, Reiwa, which was explosively born on May 1, 2019... |
| 69east | High HopesPanic! At The Disco |  play_arrow | “I’ve lived holding on to hope,” proclaimed loud and clear... |
| 70east | Fight for your heartMiura Haruma |  play_arrow | If you're looking for a mature and cool song, by all means... |
| 71east | Pocari Gachi Dance |  play_arrow | Even people who don’t watch much TV use YouTube… |
| 72east | No Question 〜TOKYO RAINBOW PRIDE REMIX〜 Remixed by Mitsunori Ikedam-flo |  play_arrow | Since 2017, when LISA returned, the origi... |
| 73east | international studentMONKEY MAJIK × Okazaki Taiiku |  play_arrow | MONKEY MAJIK and Okazaki Taiiku collab... |
| 74east | ♡Pink Unrequited Love♡ feat. GorieGirls² |  play_arrow | Covering a Heisei-retro unrequited love song |
| 75east | POKÉDANCEnanahira |  play_arrow | Official Pokémon song goes viral for its outstanding danceability |
| 76east | FANCYTwice |  play_arrow | A popular K-pop idol group from South Korea, … |
| 77east | POP IN 2B Komachi |  play_arrow | ‘Oshi no Ko’ character song brimming with girlish charm |
| 78east | Chocolate DiscoPerfume |  play_arrow | Perfume’s classic song that colors Valentine’s Day |
| 79east | bad guyBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | On America’s Billboard, it’s being hailed as “a new kind of pop...” |
| 80east | Jamboree Mickey! Let’s dance!Tokyo Dizunī Rizōto no Kizzu Dansu Puroguramu |  play_arrow | Disney Kids Dance Songs |
| 81east | MickeyMatsuura Gorie |  play_arrow | A fun, upbeat happy song |
| 82east | ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu |  play_arrow | A sparkling song that makes everyone smile |
| 83east | Sing Out!Nogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | Nogizaka46’s 23rd single “Sin…” |
| 84east | Tsuppari High School Rock ‘n’ Roll (School Commute Version)Yokohama Ginbae |  play_arrow | Ts… by Yokohama Ginbae, released in 1981 |
| 85east | Heart-throbbingHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | In 2019, “Hiragana Keyakizaka46” (commonly known as Hiragana… |
| 86east | Love burst forth.yuzu |  play_arrow | The venue for year-end and New Year parties has a bright and lively atmo... |
| 87east | Odoru-LoopFurederikku |  play_arrow | The rolling song progression makes my body sway... |
| 88east | Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | Once you hear it, it sticks in your head—you just can't get enough of it... |
| 89east | wotagei |  play_arrow | Not a song, but a dance genre: wotagei.… |
| 90east | DittoNewJeans |  play_arrow | The South Korean girl group, NewJeans... |
| 91east | NIGHT DANCERimase |  play_arrow | An addictive track born from a nighttime drive... |
| 92east | Make you happyNiziU |  play_arrow | Selected through a joint Japan–Korea audition… |
| 93east | A Million WaysOK Go |  play_arrow | A unique dance music video is attracting attention from around the world... |
| 94east | Chiki Chiki Bang BangQUEENDOM |  play_arrow | The slightly older person's 'Chitty Chitty Bang...' |
| 95east | Uma-velousMONKEY MAJIK × Sandoicchiman |  play_arrow | MONKEY MAJIK and sandwiches... |
| 96east | GOEMON feat. Big Monzaemon (Daichi Miura)rekishi |  play_arrow | For those who want to really sing and dance to a full song, Rekishi is the way to go... |
| 97east | MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK |  play_arrow | For girls who love J-rock, for girls who love subculture... |
| 98east | HappinessAI |  play_arrow | AI says, 'Happiness' is a song of hope that spreads joy across the world. |
| 99east | BONNumber_i |  play_arrow | An ambitious fusion of traditional Japanese aesthetics and contemporary music… |
| 100east | Tribute for yourekishi |  play_arrow | If there are only two dancing members, boldly... |
| 101east | Love CirculationHanazawa Kana |  play_arrow | It’s a hip-hop-style anime song that heightens the mood for romance… |
| 102east | I wonderDa-iCE |  play_arrow | As the theme song for Da-iCE’s drama... |
| 103east | mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The opening of the anime “SPY×FAMILY” |
| 104east | Happy Jam Jam (EDM ver.)shimajirou, mimirin, torippii |  | Originally from the anime “Shimashimatora no Shimajirō”… |
| 105east | Choo Choo TrainEXILE |  play_arrow | Never misses anymore—choose this and the party will liven up... |
| 106east | If We Ever Broke UpMae Stephens |  play_arrow | For those who want to look cool with Western music, “I… |
| 107east | If you want to make me your girlfriendKoresawa |  play_arrow | The song that’s popular on social media, “Make Me Your Girlfriend…” |
| 108east | The FoxYlvis |  play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI's 'Habi…' |
| 109east | Tokyo at 7 PM (A Cappella Cover)Nagie Lane |  play_arrow | “Tokyo wa Yoru no Shichiji” (“Tokyo at 7 p.m.”) is a Shibuya-kei music group, … |
| 110east | Do Me (Francesca Lombardo Remix – Audio)Teddy Pendergrass |  play_arrow | About 40 years ago, the TV show “It’s 8 o’clock...” |
| 111east | I WANT YOU BACKTwice |  play_arrow | It was selected as the theme song for the film Sensei! Kunshu... |
| 112east | P.A.R.T.Y. ~Universe Festival~DA PUMP |  play_arrow | What’s most perfect for year-end and New Year parties is... |
| 113east | Irresponsible HeroKanjani∞ |  play_arrow | Dance to an upbeat song and liven up the year-end and New Year party venue... |
| 114east | Jiwara DAYSAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s 55th single, in which Rino Sashihara … |
| 115east | flying getAKB48 |  play_arrow | This AKB48 song blends Latin music with rock... |
| 116east | New EraAdo |  play_arrow | I’m electrified by Ado’s exceptionally powerful, outstanding vocals… |
| 117east | StarmineDa-iCE |  play_arrow | Also known for going viral on TikTok... |
| 118east | Kissing You of SorryE-girls |  play_arrow | A fun and catchy offering from E-girls... |
| 119east | S’il vous plaît, PresidentPmaru-sama. |  play_arrow | With an insanely high-energy song, the venue was fired up... |
| 120east | I CAN’T STOP METwice |  play_arrow | A nine-member girl group, TWICE. K-... |
| 121east | I love you sooo muchfemme fatale |  play_arrow | Kanano Senritsu and Sakina Tonchiki have formed... |
| 122east | If you give me a likekyarī pamyu pamyu |  play_arrow | The drama about social media, “The Buzz Across the Street”… |
| 123east | R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS … |
| 124east | Geeshōjo jidai |  play_arrow | Known as one of Girls' Generation's signature songs, this work is about love… |
| 125east | Party Startersarashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s seventh release, which came out in October 2020… |
| 126east | Baby youyuka |  play_arrow | Enjoy dancing to a mid-tempo song |
| 127east | Lovesick GirlsBLACKPINK |  play_arrow | To call them a K-pop idol group… |
| 128east | Your eyes, nose, mouth, jaw, and eyebrows are super wonderful whether I’m asleep or awake!!!SHISHAMO |  play_arrow | The girls’ rock band SHISHAMO... |
| 129east | DRAMAarakawa-ke |  play_arrow | Biological siblings: four older sisters and the youngest, a brother, making five in total… |
| 130east | Drop Thunderbotchiboromaru |  play_arrow | A virtual YouTuber and sing... |
| 131east | Riding Good Waves NIGHTFakkingu Rabittsu |  play_arrow | “The ‘Ii-nami no…’ that went viral on social media in 2018.” |
| 132east | Turning Uparashi |  play_arrow | After announcing a hiatus at the end of 2020... |
| 133east | A I U EMAISONdes feat. Minami, SAKURAmoti |  play_arrow | In the manga magazine Weekly Shonen Sunday starting in 1978... |
| 134east | Tatami Alcove Seiza GirlNMB48 |  play_arrow | Even from the title alone, NMB gives off a distinctly Japanese vibe… |
| 135east | Racing into the NightYOASOBI |  play_arrow | To talk about the music scene of 2020… |
| 136east | Joyfulikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Jumping and bouncing to liven up the year-end and New Year parties… |
| 137east | Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto |  play_arrow | A performance that sets them apart from conventional idols… |
| 138east | Cinderella fitE-girls |  play_arrow | Released in July 2019. Mister Donu… |