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It’s lit! Western dance tracks that always kill at school culture festivals

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderKepiko
Graduated from a music university with a major in early childhood education. In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher, which had a significant influence on me. Since then, I have spent 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, and in Singapore I worked as a music teacher while promoting Japanese culture, engaging with many children. As an editor, I also worked on planning and editing in the editorial department of a grade-level magazine. Drawing on my experience and learning so far, I hope to deliver articles that are useful to everyone. My hobbies are music, the outdoors, and reading.
Active club DJKento
Active as a club DJ. Centered on dance music, they mix a wide range of genres including US hip-hop and J-rap, captivating audiences with their unique musical style.

Speaking of school festivals, dance is a classic!

So this time, we’re introducing Western dance music you can use at your school festival.

But selecting dance tracks can actually be trickier than it seems.

The main reason is that trends change so quickly.

That said, we’ve picked plenty of the latest dance tracks this time!

We’ve also included stylish, high-difficulty songs that even a dance club could use.

Be sure to check them out!

It’s here! Western dance hits that are sure-fire favorites at school culture festivals (51–60)

ThunderGabry Ponte x LUM!X x Prezioso

Gabry Ponte x LUM!X x Prezioso – Thunder (Dance Video)

ThunderGabry Ponte x LUM!X x Prezioso

A masterpiece by three globally active music producers—Gabriele Ponte, Lum!x, and Prezioso—“Thunder.” While it’s rooted in EDM, unlike the EDM of the 2010s, it’s arranged with an exceptionally gentle melody.

The pitched-up vocals, in particular, are very catchy, making it enjoyable even for those who aren’t usually into dance music.

Consider using it as background music for your school culture festival.

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Summer Air (feat. Trevor Guthrie)Hardwell

Hardwell – Summer Air (feat. Trevor Guthrie) (Official Music Video)

Summer Air (feat. Trevor Guthrie)Hardwell

Hardwell, a globally active DJ, released “Summer Air” in June 2019.

It has a driving, refreshing feel, doesn’t it? This track is perfect for midsummer outings! It brings back that excitement and anticipation we often felt as kids when summer vacation began.

Why not enjoy summer to the fullest with this song as your companion?

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Don’t Wake Me UpJonas Blue, Why Don’t We

Jonas Blue, Why Don’t We – Don’t Wake Me Up (Official Video)

Don’t Wake Me UpJonas Blue, Why Don't We

Jonas Blue, the music producer known as the pioneer who sparked the tropical house craze in the late 2010s, has collaborated with a variety of artists and continues to energize the scene each time.

His track with the highly buzzed-about boy group Why Don’t We is Don’t Wake Me Up.

It’s crafted with a lively, unmistakably idol-like vibe.

Why not try using it as background music for your school festival?

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Intentions ft. QuavoJustin Bieber

Justin Bieber – Intentions (Official Video (Short Version)) ft. Quavo

Intentions ft. QuavoJustin Bieber

This is a track released in February 2020.

It was a simultaneous worldwide release, and it drew a lot of attention, reaching No.

2 on the U.

S.

charts right after its release.

This time, Quavo from the popular rap group Migos is featured, giving the track a strong hip-hop flavor, which is somewhat unusual for his releases.

It’s a song that requires quite a bit of practice if you’re dancing in a group at events, but if you have dance experience, it seems like one you could perform with a lot of style.

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It’s here! Must-play Western dance songs for school culture festivals (61–70)

Never Really OverKaty Perry

Katy Perry – Never Really Over (Official Video)

Never Really OverKaty Perry

It’s a track where Katy Perry sings powerfully, giving you the courage to live boldly.

The chorus, with its vibrant, colorful dancers, is exhilarating, and it’s a song I’d love people who are tired of dull everyday life to hear on a special day like a school festival or cultural festival.

It’s a happy dance tune packed with the message: let’s enjoy embracing change without fear and take a new step forward.

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Dancing Feet ft. DNCEKygo

Kygo – Dancing Feet (Official Video) ft. DNCE

Dancing Feet ft. DNCEKygo

Kygo is a leading Norwegian music producer.

Specializing in deep house and tropical house, he has remained at the forefront since the 2010s.

One of his standout tracks is Dancing Feet ft.

DNCE.

Featuring the dance-rock band DNCE, the song has an overall synth-pop style that’s very on-trend.

Consider using it as background music for your school festival.

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Runaway BabyBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Runaway Baby (Official Lyric Video)

Runaway BabyBruno Mars

A captivating track whose driving sound evokes 1960s R&B and rock, highlighted by Bruno Mars’s powerful vocals.

Included on his debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans and released in October 2010, the song is told from the perspective of a playboy, depicting how he attracts someone yet ultimately walks away.

With its punchy beat and funky guitar riffs, it delivered a show-stopping performance that dazzled the audience at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards in 2012.

Also used as the opening theme for the film Friends with Benefits, this energetic number is perfect for amping up cheer routines and party scenes.

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