Recommended club and dance music

Let's all dance! Uplifting dance tracks you can sing and dance to at karaoke

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

When you feel like getting pumped up with friends or coworkers at karaoke, you might want to have fun with songs you can sing and dance to, right?

Still, when it comes time to pick a song, it’s easy to get stuck on what to choose.

So in this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of popular songs you can both sing and dance to at karaoke!

From smash hits whose choreography pops into everyone’s head just from hearing the title, to high-energy tracks you can sing while really moving your body—we’ve gathered a wide range across generations.

Use this as a reference when choosing your next karaoke songs.

Let’s all dance! High-energy dance songs you can sing and dance to at karaoke (41–50)

Youthful AmigoShuji and Akira

Seishun Amigo [Shuji and Akira Cover] (Chor. Draft)

Seishun Amigo Shuuji and Akira

In 2017, Kazuya Kamenashi and Tomohisa Yamashita made headlines as “Kame to Yamapi” for singing a TV drama’s theme song, but this track is by their earlier unit, Shuji to Akira.

It was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Nobuta wo Produce,” and the way it tied into the show—featuring Shuji Kiritani played by Kazuya Kamenashi and Akira Kusano played by Tomohisa Yamashita—also drew attention.

With its sharp choreography and duet arrangement, it’s guaranteed to hype up the crowd if you perform it at karaoke with a friend.

If possible, learn it as a pair and show it off—it’s a karaoke staple.

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Let's all dance! Uplifting dance songs you can sing and dance to at karaoke (51–60)

Odoru-LoopFrederick

Frederic “Oddloop” Music Video | Frederic “oddloop”

Odoru-p Frederic

Frederic is a rock band that delivers its own unique songs incorporating rock and dance music.

Known as one of their signature tracks and a staple at live shows and music festivals, “Oddloop” drew attention thanks to its music video featuring an expressionless woman dancing.

The choreography—swaying the body while swinging the arms in the same direction to the band’s rhythmic performance—is delightfully addictive.

Because the simple moves repeat, even beginners can enjoy the dance.

Try showcasing a unified dance in sync with the energetic vocals.

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MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK

KEYTALK/「MONSTER DANCE」MUSIC VIDEO

MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK

This is the sixth single by KEYTALK, the four-piece rock band whose name is known for meaning “conversing in scales.” The track is used as the opening theme for the sketch comedy show “Atarashii Kagi.” Its instantly catchy, high-energy vibe really sticks with you.

With call-and-response parts in the chorus and plenty of pop appeal, it’s perfect for getting everyone shouting along at karaoke.

The beat shifts repeatedly throughout the song and becomes addictively engaging—an upper tune recommended for when you want to go wild at karaoke.

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UFOPink Lady

Pink Lady UFO

UFO Pink Lady

Released in 1977, Pink Lady’s “UFO” became their biggest hit single.

It’s especially well-known among older generations, so it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at company or family gatherings when you sing it at karaoke.

If you know the dance, you can use it in any situation, and the choreography is simple, so I recommend memorizing it.

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Sekaino Chuushin -We Are The World-Thelma Aoyama

Thelma Aoyama – Sekaino Chuushin -We Are The World-

Sekaino Chuushin -We Are The World- Thelma Aoyama

A track by Thelma Aoyama with a melody that evokes the para para craze of the ’90s—and she’s actually dancing para para in the music video! It’s been years since para para was at its peak, but this feels fresh and timeless.

The lyrics are full of catchy lines that make you want to sing along.

Let’s sing, dance, and turn karaoke into a club!

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Dorian BoyNMB48

[MV] Durian Shōnen (Short ver.) / NMB48 [Official]

Durian Shonen NMB48

This is NMB48’s 12th single.

It’s a lively, upbeat pop song that’s perfect for karaoke.

The lyrics are super cute, and the dance is unique and very adorable.

NMB48 looks so vibrant dancing in their flashy outfits.

The chorus choreography is easy, so it’s definitely a song you’ll want to copy.

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YONA YONA DANCEAkiko Wada

Akiko Wada - YONA YONA DANCE

YONA YONA DANCE Akiko Wada

This song, YONA YONA DANCE, is a pop dance tune by Akiko Wada that caught fire on TikTok.

Not only famous TikTokers, but also celebrities from various fields—like Naoto Inti Raymi and Razor Ramon HG—have posted Yona Yona Dance videos on TikTok.

Let’s get the karaoke party going with the Yona Yona Dance! While the on-mic choreography is just flapping your hands open and closed, the TikTok version features hand and arm moves combined vertically and horizontally, inspired by mosaic patterns.

Make sure everyone checks it out before singing YONA YONA DANCE.

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