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[Dance Songs] Recommended for school sports days and athletic festivals! A curated selection of popular tracks that are fun to dance to

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Among the events at school sports days and athletic festivals, the dance performance draws especially high attention.

Because students, teachers, and parents all look forward to it, choosing the right music becomes a big deal.

If you use the same songs every year, both students and parents will get bored, and if the songs aren’t well-known, the crowd won’t get excited…

So, for sports day dances, we recommend buzzworthy tracks and songs popular among students.

In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are especially popular for sports day dance routines!

It’s packed with anime theme songs and hit tracks that students love.

[Dance Tracks] Perfect for Sports Days and School Athletic Festivals! A Curated Selection of Fun, Popular Songs to Dance To (61–70)

R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” Music Video

R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

This signature song by the charismatic J Soul Brothers III, released in 2014, won the 56th Japan Record Award.

With its glamorous, sparkling worldview and uplifting message, it’s a track that really boosts your spirits just by listening.

It’s even more fun and exciting when everyone dances together! Besides the much-talked-about “Running Man” choreography, the solo dance parts that spotlight each member are seriously cool.

It’s brimming with an irresistible urge to start dancing—perfect for creating wonderful sports day memories together!

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My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

This is the song used as the theme for the movie “Your Name.” I think many people are familiar with it.

With its up-tempo melody and the vocalist’s refreshing voice, I’m sure it will get everyone excited and fired up.

Definitely play it at the sports festival so everyone can enjoy it together.

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Train TrainTHE BLUE HEARTS

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS 'TRAIN-TRAIN' [3rd Single (1988/11/23)] THE BLUE HEARTS / TRAIN-TRAIN

Train TrainTHE BLUE HEARTS

THE BLUE HEARTS, a four-piece rock band that gained charismatic popularity among junior high and high school students nationwide from the late 1980s to the early 1990s.

Their major 5th single, “TRAIN-TRAIN,” released simultaneously with their third album of the same title, is an outstanding track that blends a driving rock sound with the delicacy of piano woven throughout.

The lyrics and ensemble evoke an image of moving forward, making it a perfect theme for school sports festivals.

As it remains a staple cheer song for high school baseball even today, it’s an impeccable rock tune for a dance theme as well.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Odoru-LoopFurederikku

Frederic “Oddloop” Music Video | Frederic “oddloop”

Odoru-LoopFurederikku

When it comes to dance songs that are popular among young people for their unique routine of raising and lowering the arms to the beat, Frederic’s “Oddloop” comes to mind.

Its lyrics are intriguing, with subcultural elements that focus on people who aren’t actually dancing despite the dance theme.

However, the song itself isn’t dance music; it’s a rock track distinguished by Frederic’s signature percussive guitar cutting.

At school sports festivals, of course, everyone should come together and create a sense of unity with that memorable arm-lifting choreography.

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360°miwa

miwa 『360°』 Music Video

360°miwa

This is miwa’s 17th single, “360°.” It’s the theme song for the film “Doraemon: Nobita’s Space Heroes.” It’s an upbeat, danceable track that’s perfect for children with big dreams.

True to a Doraemon theme song, it carries a message that we can overcome any hardship through everyone’s friendship! miwa’s clear, pure vocals make it very easy to listen to for audiences from children to the elderly.

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Clap your handsNICO Touches the Walls

NICO Touches the Walls - “Clap Your Hands”

Clap your handsNICO Touches the Walls

NICO Touches the Walls is a four-piece rock band that enchanted fans with their polished band sound and lyrically literary sensibility, yet announced the end of their activities in 2019.

Their 9th single “Te wo Tatake,” featured in commercials for KDDI’s au LISMO! and RecoChoku, is a refreshing number that contrasts a brass section with the band’s sound.

Its driving beat can brighten and energize a school sports day.

Creating choreography inspired by the lyrics makes it easier to remember, so give it a try!

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Hoshino Takashi

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idolYOASOBI

[Former Dancer, Seriously] Tried Dancing to YOASOBI 'Idol' – Oshi no Ko [Copy + Original Choreography]

idolYOASOBI

YOASOBI’s “Idol” was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Oshi no Ko and was released digitally in April 2023.

The work sparked a huge boom, so there may be few people who haven’t heard of it.

While themed around idols, its unique sound incorporates elements of hip-hop and gothic rock.

If you’re dancing to it at a school sports day or festival, you can probably express both cuteness and coolness.

There are many helpful dance cover videos out there, so it’s also recommended for beginners.

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