Also great for dementia care! Recommended dance songs for people in their 70s: Let’s dance to those classic hits
Dance is often seen as something for young people, but actually, more and more seniors have been dancing lately.
Dance strengthens the nervous system and helps build muscle strength.
It can also be expected to help prevent dementia, which is great news for older adults!
In this article, we introduce recommended dance songs for people in their 70s.
We’ve focused on well-known classics that many of you will recognize, so find your favorites and give them a try.
Let’s move our bodies with joy and energize both mind and body!
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[Also for dementia-friendly use!] Recommended dance songs for people in their 70s. Let's dance to those classics (21–30)
What a nice bath.The Drifters
Let’s try some exercises to a catchy tune from The Drifters! We’re introducing “Ii Yu Da Na.” When you hear “Ii Yu Da Na,” you can’t help but hum along—especially when you’re soaking in a hot spring or bathtub, right? This time, we’ll relieve stress with an “Ii Yu Da Na” exercise routine that’s great whether you’re seated in a chair or standing.
The key is the choreography that makes you want to smile as you move your hands to the rhythm.
It’s something you can approach with a calm, relaxed feeling!
The Bride SambaHiromi Go
Let’s dance to some nostalgic tunes and relive those days! Today’s pick is “Oyome Samba.” Many of you probably feel your spirits lift when you hear Hiromi Go’s sweet, unmistakable voice.
This time, let’s shake it out to “Oyome Samba” and blow off some steam.
Moving your body boosts blood flow to the brain and releases neurotransmitters, which can help relieve stress.
It’ll lift your mood and leave you feeling refreshed! Give it a try and work it into your routine.
People of the Me-gumi (firefighters' brigade)RATS&STAR
It was quite a shock when, at the height of their popularity, Chanels changed their name to Rats & Star.
These days, it’s not unusual for comedians to change their stage names and become more popular, but back then it felt groundbreaking.
Their memorable first single under the new name was Mekumi no Hito.
People today might be more familiar with Kumi Koda’s cover version.
As long as you can nail the signature pose—the “Me!”—you can pretty much move however you like.
It’s a high-energy track that makes you want to move your body while reminiscing about the old days.
Let's go, Shake!Takeshi Terauchi & The Bunnys
A happy tune from March 1967 that weaves together a seaside coming-of-age romance and the explosive sound of electric guitar.
A classic that epitomizes the golden era of Group Sounds, it won fervent support in dance halls and go-go clubs, symbols of youth culture.
Known as a signature work by Takeshi Terauchi and the Bunnys, it was included on the album “Let’s Go ‘Fate’” and won the Arrangement Award at the 9th Japan Record Awards.
The energetic sound born from Terauchi’s exceptional guitar technique and the band’s tight cohesion makes this a gem that conveys the essence of surf rock.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to relive the radiance of youth or explore the history of Japanese rock.
Apple SongMichiko Namiki
Even a casual listener who’s like, “Music? Hmm, I guess it’s okay,” will definitely know this song.
And of course, there can’t be a single senior who hasn’t heard it.
Ringo no Uta, the very first postwar hit in Japan, is a curious song: though the melody carries a hint of sadness, listening to it somehow fills you with strength.
Hachiro Sato’s lyrics are wonderful, too.
Its slightly relaxed tempo makes it easy for dance beginners to move along.
Whether you dance standing or seated, it’s a perfect recommendation for all seniors!
Sazae-san
An indispensable presence in the manga life of Machiko Hasegawa, the creator of Sazae-san, was her mother.
When Machiko said she wanted to become a disciple of Suihō Tagawa, the original author of Norakuro, it was her mother who offered no objections and worked tirelessly to help; and when her manga didn’t sell, it was her mother who encouraged and supported her.
I truly feel this is what unconditional love means.
Dancing to the Sazae-san theme song also sounds like fun.
It’s nice that it’s a tune everyone knows.
Since it has a lively tempo, creating our own original choreography would be enjoyable too!
Soran Bushi
Even the interjections of “hai-hai” that pop up mid-song make Soran Bushi fun.
Do you know which prefecture’s folk song it is? It actually originated in Hokkaido.
I’ve heard it began as a work song to synchronize movements during herring fishing.
It’s said to have four sections, such as “Boat-Rowing Ondo” and “Child-Drumming Ondo,” which makes it quite grand in scope.
In Hokkaido, some schools even dance Soran Bushi at their sports festivals, so it’s a perfect piece for exercise or dance! Try moving your body with choreography you create freely—whether in a Bon Odori style or an exercise style.