As the sports day approaches, children are filled with excitement, aren’t they?
Here, we’ll introduce recommended songs for dances that will get the kids moving with energy!
From timeless classics to the latest hits, we’ve got a fun lineup.
For the oldest kids especially, this will be their last sports day.
It’s also a valuable chance for parents and guardians to see how hard they’ve practiced.
Please find some wonderful songs to liven up the children’s big moment.
On the day of the event, let’s all get along and make fun memories together!
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Recommended for older kindergarteners! A collection of dance songs you’ll want to perform at the sports day (1–10)
DREAMIN’ONDa-iCE

Let me introduce a song that celebrates limitless possibilities and a spirit of adventure.
Da-iCE’s uplifting mid-tempo tune portrays the passion of chasing dreams and the courage to keep moving forward.
It carries a positive message about treasuring bonds with friends, staying true to your beliefs, and stepping into a new world.
Released in August 2020, the track also drew attention as the opening theme for the Wano Country arc of the TV anime One Piece.
The powerful vocals and dance performance showcase Da-iCE’s unique appeal to the fullest.
This song is also recommended for dance time at sports days or for performances at school events.
Move your body to the melody, and you’ll naturally find yourself smiling.
OrangeSPYAIR

This song depicts the bittersweet memories of youth and the importance of bonds that never change.
Set to a powerful rock sound, it conveys the courage to move forward and a gentle acceptance of the end of an era.
It was featured as the theme song for the film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle and included on SPYAIR’s EP released in February 2024.
This is their first work in about three years, showcasing the distinctive character of their new vocalist, YOSUKE.
Its fresh, energetic melody is perfect for morning PE classes or dances at school sports days.
As a theme song from a well-known anime, it’s a track kids can easily groove to and enjoy dancing along with.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while picturing lively kindergarten seniors dancing with big smiles.
Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku

This is a track by Okazaki Taiiku that livens up school sports days with its energetic melody and positive message.
The lyrics, which cheer on the courage to face towering challenges and the journey of growing in one’s own way, warmly encourage children.
With its rhythmic groove that gets the whole body moving, this song helps kids build confidence while dancing and having fun.
Since October 2018, it has been loved as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon Sun & Moon.
It’s perfect not only for sports day practice, but also as a song to dance to and enjoy with children.
A wonderful tune that creates moments everyone can get lost in together.
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI

As a dance track that delivers courage and energy, a song by SEKAI NO OWARI was released in September 2023.
With powerful vocals and a pop melody, it expresses the importance of taking on challenges toward dreams and goals.
Conveying the brilliance of moving forward without stopping in life, the song was also chosen as a theme song for the anime ONE PIECE, adding color to the characters’ adventures.
The track is included on the album Nautilus and was performed at the FNS Music Festival in December 2023.
If everyone dances to it at a school sports day, it’s sure to inspire a positive mindset in children.
The soaring chorus and driving rhythm will create fun memories alongside their smiles!
I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā

This Sambomaster song, whose hallmark is a burst-of-power sense of speed, is also a popular number for school sports days.
The title itself, “I’ve Gotta Do What Seems Impossible,” along with lyrics that encourage and cheer on those who are trying their best, gives you the kind of energy that makes you want to take off running and the strength to keep going to the very end.
With its crisp duple meter, it’s easy for kids to keep the beat and perfect for a brisk, calisthenics-like dance.
Dancing with pom-poms will make it even more vibrant!
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE

This song delivers a powerful message—“Let’s live brightly and face forward”—that truly resonates.
Released by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in 2023, it was written as the theme for the TV drama “Even If It’s Only Sunday Night.” Its hopeful lyrics and lively melody blend beautifully, inspiring courage and a positive outlook on life.
The piece embodies the strength to overcome limits and the importance of staying true to oneself, and its universal message has captivated many listeners.
It has also garnered widespread acclaim, including Best Video at MTV VMAJ 2023 in November and the 65th Japan Record Award.
Perfect for morning exercises or school sports days, its upbeat vibe brings out children’s energy and is sure to warm the hearts of the audience as well.
idolYOASOBI

An energetic dance beat that keeps kids’ excitement going! This is a lively track by YOASOBI.
Set to a bright pop tune, the song expresses a sparkling idol worldview and was released in April 2023 as the opening theme for the anime “Oshi no Ko.” Included on the album THE BOOK 3, it achieved a groundbreaking milestone on the U.S.
Billboard charts as the first Japanese-language song to do so.
The easy-to-enjoy choreography for elementary schoolers has become a hot topic, drawing major attention on social media.
While the lyrics unfold a world full of shifting emotions, the work overflows with a bright, positive vibe, making it perfect for moments like dance time at school sports days—anytime you want to bring out kids’ energetic side.
Paired with sporty moves, it’s a song everyone can enjoy together, from adults to children.



