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)
disco dance steps
Maybe it’s just me, but the word “disco” somehow has a nostalgic Showa-era ring to it.
These days we’d say “club,” but for older folks, “club” can sound like a genteel “social club.” It could be fun to try some disco steps while listening to classic Western hits.
There are beginner-friendly moves you can easily imitate, like the cross step and the bus stop.
Even if you’ve never had any connection to disco, you’ll likely have a great time.
I recommend the Bee Gees’ “Saturday Night Fever.”
Dance program effective for feet and jointsSAM
Are you familiar with the DVD that teaches a dance called “Easy Do Dancercise”? Rumor has it that among TRF’s DVDs, this one is their best seller.
So, let’s try moving our bodies using videos of SAM—who is a member of TRF—as a reference! With TRF’s songs, the parts you can train vary by track: “EZ DO DANCE” focuses on strengthening the upper body, like the chest and back, while “survival dAnce ~no no cry more~” works the waist and lower abdomen.
It’s great that you can tailor it to the areas you’re concerned about—like, “If you’re worried about your legs or joints…”—so you can match it to your needs.
Also great for dementia care! Recommended dance songs for people in their 70s: Let’s dance to those classic hits (31–40)
Hibari Misora MedleyHibari Misora
Hibari Misora, the original diva who kept singing throughout the tumultuous Showa era.
What’s your favorite Hibari song? There’s no way to pick just one—from “Kanashiki Kuchibue” and “Tokyo Kid,” which supported the hearts of Japanese people after the war, to “Ringo Oiwake” and “Omatsuri Mambo,” which captivated the early days of television, her peak-era hits like “Yawara” and “Kanashii Sake,” and her late masterpiece “Kawa no Nagare no Yō ni.” So how about moving your body to a Hibari medley instead? Video sites even have clips that teach simple choreography.
I hope you can spend a delightful time along with your memories!
DynamiteBTS
This is a smash hit by BTS that always gets featured in the “Comedians Who Don’t Want to Dance” episode of the hugely popular variety show Ame Talk! Start by watching that episode to get in a cheerful mood, then get your body moving.
Of course, since it’s such a popular song, it’s also perfect for performances at senior clubs or Respect-for-the-Aged events.
Feel free to directly borrow parts where you can imitate BTS—like the signature poses—and customize the tougher sections to fit what you can dance.
It’s a song that lifts your spirits, so it’s also recommended for your regular workouts.
Be my bride.Yuzo Kayama
Speaking of dances from areas famous for the sea, Hawaiian hula is well known.
Let’s try dancing to the gentle rhythm of Yuzo Kayama’s signature song “Oyome ni Oide,” whose smooth melody evokes the ocean—one of its charms.
Although hula traditionally uses full-body, wave-like movements, you can still create clear wave motions while seated by moving your arms skillfully.
By vividly imagining nature and moving your body, you may even feel a refreshing sensation.