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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 Songs] Recommended for Sports Days and School Athletic Festivals! A handpicked selection of fun-to-dance popular tracks (71–80)

WinnerShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze 'Winner' MUSIC VIDEO

WinnerShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze is a four-member reggae group known as a leading force in Japanese reggae, with fiery live performances that get the audience moving as their trademark.

“Winner,” included on their first concept mini-album Odore, kicks off with a high-energy arrangement that really lifts your spirits.

While there isn’t an official dance, even something as simple as everyone twirling towels together—like at their concerts—could create a sense of unity at events in kindergartens or elementary schools.

For a sports day, having each team spin towels in their team colors would look vibrant, too—this is an uplifting, adrenaline-pumping tune.

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RPGSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」

RPGSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI’s fourth single, released on May 1, 2013.

It was also chosen as the theme song for the Toho-distributed film “Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-Class Gourmet Survival!!,” and its YouTube views have reached approximately 130 million.

It is often used as dance music at school festivals and similar events.

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Toryanseatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

ATARASHII GAKKO! – Toryanse (Official Music Video)

Toryanseatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

Released on January 26, 2024, New School Leaders’ “Toryanse” sparked buzz for its innovative sound that incorporates Brazilian funk while still feeling somehow familiar.

It transforms Japanese tradition into retro-futuristic electropop and reconstructs it as an upbeat dance number.

You can feel their strong will to empower listeners to keep moving forward even in tough times.

This kind of dynamic, unique track is exactly what you’d expect from a group expanding their reach globally.

Highly recommended for anyone craving something fresh or looking to energize their daily routine!

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[Dance Songs] Recommended for Sports Days and Athletic Festivals! A Curated Selection of Fun, Popular Tracks to Dance To (81–90)

Start!Inoue Sonoko

Sonoko Inoue – Start!

Start!Inoue Sonoko

This is a digital-only single by Sonoko Inoue, who has the unique experience of the first song she ever hummed at age three being Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life.” It’s a bright, exhilarating up-tempo number, and its encouraging lyrics make it perfect for sports days and athletic festivals!

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P.A.R.T.Y. ~Universe Festival~DA PUMP

DA PUMP / P.A.R.T.Y. ~Universe Festival~ Short version

P.A.R.T.Y. ~Universe Festival~DA PUMP

This is DA PUMP’s “P.A.R.T.Y.

~Universe Festival~,” by the dance unit that became popular across generations with the hit “U.S.A.” Like “U.S.A.,” it’s a dance tune that gets everyone hyped up.

With its lively Japanese lyrics, it’s a fun, quintessential DA PUMP number that makes your body start moving on its own when you listen.

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Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

LiSA “Gurenge” -MUSIC CLIP YouTube EDIT ver.-

Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

This is the opening theme of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, which was a huge hit in 2019.

With its tense, fast-paced, and cool sound that matches the anime’s world, it’s no exaggeration to say this song helped boost the series’ buzz.

Its popularity went beyond the realm of anime songs, even being performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen as one of 2019’s hit tracks.

Even people who haven’t seen the anime likely know this song.

Since it’s guaranteed to hype up the crowd, show off a cool look with sharp movements and a Japanese-inspired outfit!

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chantAdo

ADO 'singing' USJ Halloween Horror Nights Zombie de Dance – Tried Dancing

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If you’re looking for a cool song to dance to at a school sports day, Ado’s “Show” is a great pick.

This track, created in collaboration with Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween event, features dynamic EDM sounds and Ado’s razor-sharp vocals.

Its powerful production will hype up anyone who hears it and is sure to motivate the students.

There are also plenty of reference dance videos available!

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