[Dance Tracks] Perfect for School Sports Days! A Curated Selection of Fun, Popular Songs to Dance To [2026]
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.
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[Dance Tracks] Perfect for Sports Days and School Athletic Festivals! A Curated Selection of Fun, Danceable Popular Songs [2026] (61–70)
Turning Uparashi
It’s a song that was also performed at the 2019 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It was released on November 3, 2019, when Arashi celebrated their 20th anniversary.
It’s not an intensely fast-paced track that leaves your feelings behind, nor a swaying, sleep-inducing ballad—it’s a song that naturally lifts your spirits to just the right level.
As a dance track, ‘Turning Up’ has inspired many people to dance along to the music.
The footwork is super cool, isn’t it? Practicing for school sports festivals might be tough, but once it all comes together, you’ll surely feel a great sense of accomplishment.
BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei
Suisei Hoshimachi’s gentle yet powerful voice gives you the courage to chase your dreams.
“VIVID BAD SQUAD” was released as a single on March 23, 2024.
Along with the song, a high-quality music video that blends animation and live-action has also become a hot topic.
It’s a perfect track for anyone who wants to break free from the dullness of everyday life and shine as their true self.
Dance to it at a sports day or school festival, and it will surely light a spark of hope in everyone’s hearts.
Slip on your glass slippers and dance your heart out tonight!
I’ll be your HERODa-iCE
This song by Da-iCE has captured the hearts of many young people as a rousing anthem filled with hope and courage for the future.
It’s included on the album “MUSi-aM” and was selected as the required track for the High School Dance Video Festival 2025 featured on Nippon TV’s DayDay.
The lyrics, imbued with a strong desire to become someone’s hero, blend seamlessly with the dance performance to create a standout piece.
If you perform it at a school sports festival, its energetic rhythm and powerful choreography are sure to unite the crowd.
Pour your passion into it and craft a fantastic performance.
Joyfulikimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari is a duo with signature songs spanning a wide range of musical styles, from ballads to pop tunes.
Their 15th single, Joyful, released as a double A-side with YELL, is an upbeat track written specifically for Ezaki Glico’s Pocky commercial.
The catchy and simple choreography—surely eye-catching in the ad—seems easy to adopt in elementary schools and kindergartens alike.
Since the creators focused on the sonic fun of the lyrics during production, it’s a superb pop tune that children can sing along to without worrying about the meaning.
Permission to DanceBTS
BTS, the hip-hop group now drawing attention from music fans around the world.
Their 2021 release “Permission to Dance” is a bright, poppy, danceable track.
Its light, catchy sound—reminiscent of funk and pop—sticks with you.
Their technical dancing and vocals are also part of the appeal.
Dance to this colorful, catchy pop song and you’re sure to stand out at school sports festivals or athletic events! Try performing it as a class to feel united as one.
Make you happyNiziU
NiziU is a nine-member girl group whose momentum shows no signs of slowing, having won the Excellent Work Award at the Japan Record Awards for two consecutive years.
Their pre-debut digital mini album’s title track, “Make you happy,” became a major hit despite being released before their official debut and without any tie-ins.
The jump-rope dance that many listeners imitated is simple and catchy, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at school sports festivals when everyone dances together.
With its cute choreography that lifts the viewers’ spirits, it’s a highly recommended dance tune.
OLA!!yuzu
This is Yuzu’s 42nd single, which served as the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: My Moving Story — Cactus Large Attack!” and was also used as the ending theme for the TV anime.
As the title “OLA!!” suggests, it features a Latin rhythm and is a highly danceable track.
With its bright tone, it’s sure to lift everyone’s spirits if played at a school sports day or athletic festival.