[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 Athletic Festivals! A Curated Selection of Fun, Popular Songs to Dance To [2026] (111–120)
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!
[Dance Tracks] Perfect for Sports Days and School Athletic Festivals! A curated selection of fun, danceable hit songs [2026] (121–130)
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
An energizing rock sound that lights a fire in your heart just by listening! This song was written specifically as the opening theme for the anime Fire Force.
Its intense melody—woven from high-tone vocals and a driving, fast-paced guitar sound—conveys the courage to face adversity and the strength to take on life head-on.
Since its digital release in July 2019, it has become one of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s signature tracks and was included on the album Attitude.
Use it for sports day dances or expressive performances, and it’s sure to inspire a passionate showcase.
Move your body to the energetic music, and everyone will come together and get fired up as one.
Sign of LovePUFFY
PUFFY’s smash hit “Ai no Shirushi,” released in 1998.
In 2022, it went viral with TikTok dance videos and has been getting renewed attention.
Its charm lies in the bouncy rhythm that lifts your spirits just by listening, and the addictive, laid-back sound.
The intro starts with a booming timpani—perfect for entrance marches and the like.
The rhythm makes you want to start stepping, so it’s great for dance competitions too! Give it a try!
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
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?
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.
Team friendsChiba Yūki
Chiba Yuki’s track about the bonds between friends pairs a minimal beat with an addictive flow.
Its impactful lyrics emphasize the importance of keeping promises with friends, and the catchy phrase that spells out the alphabet letter by letter leaves a strong impression.
Released in February 2024, the song sparked a huge reaction, with many dance videos posted on social media and a No.
1 spot on Spotify’s Weekly Viral Chart Japan.
Its first media performance on THE FIRST TAKE in April also drew attention.
It’s the perfect song to get moving and hype up with friends who share the spirit of valuing friendship!
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.