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For seniors in their 80s: Stay healthy while having fun. Introducing dance songs that make you want to move!

Even in your 80s, you might want to stay active and keep your body moving! Perhaps some of you feel that way.

As we get older, our bodies don’t always move the way we want them to, but that doesn’t mean we want to give up.

In this article, we’ll introduce dance songs recommended for people in their 80s.

We’ve selected songs—like popular enka and folk tunes, as well as disco tracks—that people in their 80s will likely know and that will naturally get you moving.

Pick your favorites and give your body a gentle workout.

Start by loosening up slowly, and dance at your own pace while having fun!

Playlist

For seniors in their 80s: Stay healthy while having fun. Introducing dance songs that make you want to move!
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1eastSimple and fun Christmas danceFor a Christmas party, it's best to liven things up with simple dances that anyone can join.
2eastLove VacationThe PeanutsA light, lively love song with a swinging feel
3eastYoung manHideki SaijoSummary (20 characters): A signature song by Hideki Saijo; its choreography supports motor function maintenance and carries an uplifting message.
4eastPlayback Part 2Momoe YamaguchiLet’s dance to Showa-era classics and relive nostalgic memories.
5eastHello,Mr.MonkeyArabesqueReleased in 1977. A Euro-disco track by Arabesque. With its bright melody and lively rhythm, even older adults can enjoy moving to it.
6eastDancing HeroYoko OginomeSummary (20 characters): Yoko Oginome’s “Dancing Hero” is a Bon Odori staple loved across generations.
7eastSEPTEMBEREarth, Wind & FireSummary (20 characters): Released in 1978. A classic by Earth, Wind & Fire. Its light rhythm makes your body move naturally.
8eastTina CharlesDisco Feveer1970s disco sound. With Tina Charles’s vocals and a light rhythm, everyone can have fun dancing together.
9eastTankō-bushi (Coal Miner’s Song)folk songSummary (20 characters): A traditional folk song from Chikuho. A classic Bon Odori tune, newly arranged by BEGIN. Enjoyable even while seated.
10eastThe Bride SambaHiromi GoLet's dance to the nostalgic hit 'Oyome Samba' and relieve stress.
11eastPeople of the Me-gumi (firefighters’ brigade)RATS&STARRenamed from the Chanels, commemorative single ‘Megumi no Hito’
12eastI just can’t stopLinda YamamotoWith Linda Yamamoto’s “Dōnimo Tomaranai,” dance like a butterfly or a flower, and stimulate your brain through full-body movement.
13eastBe my bride.Yuzo KayamaSummary (20 characters): Exercise of expressing waves with arms while seated, performing Hawaiian hula to a song by Yuzo Kayama.
14eastSazae-sanA Manga Artist’s Life Sustained by a Mother’s Love
15eastDance program effective for feet and jointsSAMGet in shape with TRF's dance DVD
16eastDynamiteBTSAll-ages, easy-to-dance-to songs by BTS
17eastFestival MamboHibari MisoraA classic released by Hibari Misora at age 15 that fuses Japan’s summer festivals with Latin music.
18eastMatsuken Samba IIKen MatsudairaHave fun exercising with Matsuken Samba
19eastTokyo Boogie-WoogieShizuko KasagiSummary (20 characters): A 1947 hit by Shizuko Kasagi. Its boogie-woogie rhythm energized postwar Japan.
20eastKiyoshi’s Zundoko SongKiyoshi HikawaA 2002 release by Kiyoshi Hikawa. Blending enka with a modern sensibility, it has become a Bon Odori staple.
21eastU.S.ADA PUMPLet's have fun dancing to my grandchild's song!
22eastdisco dance stepsDisco is an entertainment with a Showa-era vibe, offering beginner-friendly dance steps and the fun of nostalgic Western music.
23eastTokyo Ondofolk songA quintessential Bon Odori song representing Japan, born in 1933 (Showa 8). It sings of famous spots in Tokyo and is light, lively, and approachable.
24eastMarch of 365 StepsKiyoko SuizenjiKiyoko Suizenji’s signature song. It praises hard work and humility, is beloved by seniors, and is perfect for exercise.
25eastFox DanceFox dance enjoyed while sitting on a chair
26eastApple SongMichiko NamikiThe first postwar hit song, “Ringo no Uta,” is moving.
27eastHibari Misora MedleyHibari MisoraSoothe your heart with Misora Hibari’s timeless hits
28eastSoran BushiSoran Bushi, a herring fishermen’s folk song that originated in Hokkaido.
29eastThe Apple SongMichiko NamikiA classic song of postwar hope. Michiko Namiki’s clear singing voice gently conveys a wish for love and peace.
30eastSūdara-bushiHitoshi UekiA signature song by Hitoshi Ueki from 1961. It wryly sings about life's failures and has been loved across generations.
31eastThe last dance is mineKoshiji FubukiA masterpiece that expresses a poignant longing for a loved one through dance, with a beautiful melody and deep emotion.
32easta bright red sunHibari MisoraSummary (20 characters): A 1967 hit by Hibari Misora. It portrays a summer seaside romance and became a major success.
33eastWhat a nice bath.The DriftersA song by The Drifters themed around hot springs, it was also used as a movie’s ending theme and is beloved by a wide range of generations.
34eastfestivalSaburō KitajimaSummary (20 characters): A signature song by Saburo Kitajima. It expresses gratitude for festivals and nature, and he served as the final performer at the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen six times.
35eastWe’re going to Tokyo.Ikuzo YoshiA unique song sung in the Tsugaru dialect. Released in November 1984, it captured the hearts of people across Japan.
36eastI look up as I walkKyu SakamotoSummary (20 characters): Kyu Sakamoto’s “Sukiyaki” was released in 1961 and became a classic as the first Japanese song to top the Billboard chart.
37eastBlack Cat TangoOsamu MinagawaOsamu Minagawa’s children’s song “Kuroi Neko” topped the Oricon chart in 1969, making him, at age six, the youngest million-selling artist.
38eastZundoko-bushiHave fun exercising with the Zundoko-bushi dance
39eastHip hopHip-hop is a dance that can be enjoyed at any age.
40eastfolk danceEnjoy nostalgia and exercise with folk dancing
41eastLadybug SambaCherishSummary (20 characters): A samba wedding song that Cherish made a big hit in 1973.
42eastBlue MountainsIchiro FujiyamaThe Shōwa-era classic “Aoi Sanmyaku” (Blue Mountain Range), sung by Ichirō Fujiyama and Mitsue Nare. Its lyrics express youth, hope, and the determination to set out on a new journey.