Recommended songs for wedding reception performance dances: A roundup of popular crowd-pleasers

flying getAKB48

[MV full] Flying Get (Dancing Version) / AKB48 [Official]

It’s one of AKB48’s signature songs and hugely popular as a wedding reception performance! With a fun sound that fuses Latin music and rock, the lyrics express romantic feelings using the phrase “Flying Get.” Released in August 2011, the song was a massive hit, setting the all-time highest first-week sales on the Oricon Singles Chart.

Atsuko Maeda served as the center, and it was performed on TV shows and at the 62nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Since everyone knows this song, it’s sure to bring the whole venue together and get the crowd excited!

One More TimeDaft Punk

Daft Punk One More Time

This is “One More Time,” a signature track by Daft Punk, the duo known for their iconic full-face masks.

As authentic club music, it’s very easy to groove to.

Not only is it catchy, but it’s also a real crowd-pleaser, making it a great pick for moments like toasts.

Rising sunEXILE

EXILE / Rising Sun -short version-

Rising Sun, a famous hit by EXILE, is also known for being danced by Takashi Okamura of Ninety-Nine.

EXILE has many dance tracks, and if you can nail this one in perfect sync, it looks incredibly cool.

Why not gather some friends and give it a try?

MiracleGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Kiseki

It’s one of GReeeeN’s signature songs.

Like SMAP’s “The Only Flower in the World,” it’s a great choice to move the bride.

If everyone dances to this song while showing a slideshow of the couple’s memorable photos in the background, I think it will touch the bride even more.

Beat ItMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Beat It (Official 4K Video)

Recommended for those confident in their dancing! How about livening up the venue with Michael Jackson’s classic “Beat It”? You could go all out with a serious dance to surprise the bride and groom, or aim for laughs and have the whole room roaring—it could be a lot of fun.

ThrillerMichael Jackson

Thriller Group Dance THRILLER Michael Jackson

Known as a pinnacle of dance music, this song masterfully fuses fear and thrill.

Centered on the dangers and uncertainties lurking in the night, it conveys the importance of cherishing every moment of life.

Included on the 1982 album “Thriller,” it became a massive hit worldwide.

Notably, its music video—directed by John Landis and akin to a short film—set a record for production costs at the time and revolutionized the music industry.

Perform it as a wedding reception dance, and it will instantly electrify the atmosphere.

The choreography is easy to learn, so even beginners can take it on with confidence.

NagiichiNMB48

NMB48 – Nagiichi Official MV

NMB48’s “Nagiichi”! This song is a perfect dance number for summer.

Both the dance and the lyrics are cute, so I’d especially love for women to try dancing to it.

The choreography is a bit difficult, but I think the chorus has adorable moves.