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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 Athletic Festivals! A Curated Selection of Fun, Popular Tracks to Dance To (81–90)

SWINGTwice

SWING

SWINGTwice

TWICE is an idol group composed of members from South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.

Their activities are renowned not only across Asia but also for their global popularity.

Their track-making, which feels closer to Western pop than typical J-pop, as well as their looks, may be part of the reason.

TWICE’s song “SWING” features an uplifting, pleasant rhythm that leaves a strong impression, and it could provide a pop flair that boosts the mood at school sports days and athletic festivals.

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phonyTsumiki

From elementary schoolers to adults can enjoy dancing! “Phony” easy dance choreography ♬

phonyTsumiki

“Phony” is a song that achieved great success, earning high marks on many music charts right after its release.

The lyrics depict complex emotions toward things that are as beautiful as artificial flowers yet not genuine, prompting deep reflection.

Its high-speed development is incredibly addictive.

The dance features a fast tempo, making it quite challenging, but that only heightens the sense of accomplishment when you make it all the way through!

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T.G.I. Friday NightTravis Japan

Travis Japan – ‘T.G.I. Friday Night’ – Dance Practice Day-1 –

T.G.I. Friday NightTravis Japan

Released in March 2024, “T.G.I.

Friday Night” is a song by Travis Japan.

It’s an energetic party tune that sings of the freedom of the weekend and the thrill of new encounters, with standout lyrics brimming with confidence—‘I’m cool and irresistible.’ You can even check out the performance from its concert debut on YouTube.

Listening to the live, high-energy recording will make you want to start dancing.

Give it a try at your sports day!

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Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

[Momoclo MV] Go for it! Phantom Thief Girl / Momoiro Clover Z (MOMOIRO CLOVER / IKUZE! KAITOU SHOUJO)

Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

This is one of Momoiro Clover Z’s signature songs.

With school-themed lyrics, it’s a track everyone can enjoy together.

There are plenty of spots for call-and-response, which makes it easy to follow! The choreography is a bit distinctive, but I think it would be fun to use it as a dance number too.

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Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy

Monster’s Flower Song / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster's Flower Song)Vaundy

Kaiju no Hana Uta by Vaundy: 'Flag & Easy Dance'—A simple arranged dance you can perform at presentations or kids’ recitals!

The steadily intensifying groove sets my soul on fire! It’s a work by singer-songwriter Vaundy, released in May 2020.

It was featured as the CM song for Maruha Nichiro’s WILDish series, “For Us.” Overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic, it became an iconic anthem that sparked sing-alongs at concerts across the country.

The lyrical world, which sings about memories with someone precious and deep feelings for that person, really pierces the heart.

The chorus, bursting with overflowing emotion, is absolutely irresistible.

If we could sing this song together with our teammates, wouldn’t it make for the best possible school sports festival?

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Odoru Pompoko RinE-girls

E-girls / Odoru Ponpokorin

Odoru Pompoko RinE-girls

This is a cover by E-girls of the song everyone knows as the opening theme of the anime Chibi Maruko-chan.

The biggest highlight of this track is E-girls’ dance.

It might look challenging at first, but the approachable choreography is fun for everyone to dance together.

Because it’s a highly recognized song known across generations, we recommend it as a fun dance number that even parents can hum along to.

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[Dance Songs] Perfect for Sports Days and Athletic Festivals! A curated selection of fun, danceable hit tracks (91–100)

Chocolate DiscoPerfume

[Official Music Video] Perfume “Chocolate Disco”

Chocolate DiscoPerfume

At Valentine’s season, it’s a song I just can’t help wanting to listen to, and as a guaranteed crowd-pleasing Perfume dance tune, it’s perfect for school sports days, too! The easy-to-hum lyrics and the cute, approachable choreography will brighten the atmosphere.

It’s super adorable when kids dance to it, and above all, it’ll get the adults dancing as well! The sense of unity in the chorus is so happy, making it a fun, high-energy song I highly recommend for dancing together.

If you nail the final pose with a snap, it feels especially great—guaranteed to bring the house down!

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