[Dance Songs] Recommended for school sports days and athletic festivals! A curated selection of popular tracks that are fun to dance to
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 Songs] Perfect for Sports Days and School Athletic Festivals! A Curated Selection of Fun, Popular Tracks to Dance To (131–140)
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song delivers a powerful message—“Let’s live brightly and face forward”—that truly resonates.
Released by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in 2023, it was written as the theme for the TV drama “Even If It’s Only Sunday Night.” Its hopeful lyrics and lively melody blend beautifully, inspiring courage and a positive outlook on life.
The piece embodies the strength to overcome limits and the importance of staying true to oneself, and its universal message has captivated many listeners.
It has also garnered widespread acclaim, including Best Video at MTV VMAJ 2023 in November and the 65th Japan Record Award.
Perfect for morning exercises or school sports days, its upbeat vibe brings out children’s energy and is sure to warm the hearts of the audience as well.
A New AngleTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu
There are six songs played on the popular attraction “The Happy Ride with Baymax,” each available in three versions: with dialogue, without dialogue, and instrumental.
They’re available for streaming and on CD.
“A New Angle” is also a catchy track, and its lyrics—suggesting new possibilities like “If you spin around and look, you’ll discover a new way of seeing”—are really cool! If you were to choreograph a dance to this song, adding lots of jumps and occasionally swinging your arms wide to the left and right could make it really fun.
It’s a perfect recommendation for younger elementary students, too.
And it’s also great as background music to create a lively mood during recreation time!
TimingBurakku Bisukettsu
We’d like to introduce a song that’s perfect for a bright and energetic atmosphere at children’s sports days! It’s a single by Black Biscuits, released in April 1998, which reached No.
2 on the Oricon charts and became a huge hit with about 1.48 million copies sold.
Its pop, uplifting melody and lively beat have an irresistible rhythm that naturally gets kids moving.
It’s a well-known favorite among J-pop fans and continues to be loved across generations, even being performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in December 2023.
The lyrics, which sing about important moments in everyday life, make it perfect for practice time leading up to the dance segment of a sports day.
The fun choreography that kids can energetically dance to with friends is sure to become a popular program for preschoolers’ sports festivals.
Refreshing and invigoratingSukotto Erikuson, Gōdon Guddouin
Disney Natsu Matsuri was held at Tokyo Disneyland from 2012 to 2018.
It was a unique event designed to evoke the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese festival.
Among its highlights, Soryo Kobu—a performance staged in front of Cinderella Castle—featured dance with a Japanese flair, blending the charm of old-fashioned festivals with Disney magic.
A simplified arrangement of the choreography uses many linear movements, making it easy to learn, and when performed in unison, it creates a powerful stage presence.
PopopopoposeGReeeeN
It’s a captivating song that brings out children’s smiles.
The track, aired on NHK E-Tele’s popular preschool program “Inai Inai Baa!,” was created by GReeeeN specifically for the show.
Characterized by a bright, rhythmic melody and lyrics that incorporate hand and body movements, it’s packed with ideas—like rock-paper-scissors and pose play—that naturally make kids want to move.
The song is included on the album “Daiku,” released in September 2019, and its easy-to-follow choreography by Lucky Ikeda is also a key to its popularity.
It’s perfect for dance time at sports days and childcare facilities, and great for families to enjoy together at home.
Even children who aren’t confident dancers can start with simple movements and join in with ease.
Ninnin Nintama Ondo
Set in the Sengoku period, the story of Ninjutsu Academy—centered on the trio of Rantarō, Kirimaru, and Shinbei—is hugely popular! From the long-beloved TV anime “Nintama Rantarō,” we present “Nin-nin Nintama Ondo.” Many teachers and parents likely watched “Nintama Rantarō” when they were young.
In recent years, it has gained popularity not only among children but also among adults.
The choreography for “Nin-nin Nintama Ondo” can be adapted to suit children.
Try dancing while getting into character!
Princess WaltzDizunīrando Pari
A glamorous and graceful dance piece performed in a show celebrating Disneyland Paris’s 25th anniversary.
It captures the beautiful world of the Disney Princesses, and simply spreading your arms or turning to the music lets anyone enjoy feeling like a princess.
With its relaxed tempo, the movements are gentle, making it easy for children who aren’t confident with exercise to join in comfortably.
Adding dress-like costumes and accessories instantly elevates the stage atmosphere.
It’s perfect for class or group performances, offers plenty of photo-worthy moments, and is a recommended piece that’s very popular with parents.
Even with soft, flowing movements, a natural sense of cohesion emerges.
