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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 popular, fun-to-dance tracks (151–160)

We are little pirates.hiromichi & tanizou

[Gymnastics, Sports Day Dance] We Are Little Pirates! [Daycare, Kindergarten, Dance, Gymnastics, Elementary School, Recital, Sports Day]

We are little pirates.hiromichi & tanizou

This is a fun dance song for kindergarteners that portrays children diving into adventure as pirates.

Included on the March 2021 album by Hiromichi & Tanizou, “Everyone’s Sports Day! – Request Best Selection,” the track features a catchy rhythm and an energetic vibe.

With an easy-to-imagine theme and simple choreography, it sparks children’s imagination while conveying the joy of moving their bodies.

Perfect for sports day events at kindergartens and nursery schools, it’s a song that naturally brings smiles to kids’ faces.

Through practicing for sports day, children can also experience the joy of dancing together with friends.

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Exciting Paradehiromichi & tanizou

Ukikuki Parade: Let's have fun dancing to an upbeat song that's perfect for kindergarten and nursery school sports days! (Kindergarten/Nursery)

Exciting Paradehiromichi & tanizou

We’re excited to introduce a lively dance track with a tropical island parade theme! Created by Hiromichi & Tanizou, it’s a fun song full of smiles.

The thrilling scenes of animals marching with a marching band spark children’s imaginations.

Originally released in March 2016 on the album “Hiromichi & Tanizou’s Everyone’s Sports Day!”, the song was later included on the album “A Sports Day by Everyone, for Everyone!”.

The cover version by Momokuro-chan Z is also popular and can be enjoyed on the album “Goo Choki Party ~Everybody Let’s Groove!~”.

With choreography that helps children move joyfully at sports days and recitals, it has become a staple that energizes school and preschool events.

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Love burst forth.yuzu

Tried dancing the Twin Dance to Yuzu’s “Love, It Popped!” with Shibuya Ward’s Cheer Ambassador Makubii-kun and Sae Morita

Love burst forth.yuzu

This is a song that captures the exhilaration of love with a bright, effervescent pop sound.

It tells the story of a protagonist stuck in a dull daily routine whose heart begins to race after meeting an irresistibly charming person beyond imagination.

Touching on modern social media culture, it’s a refreshing and catchy track that portrays the genuine thrill of romance.

Released in October 2017, the song was chosen as the theme for the film “The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.” starring Kento Yamazaki.

The music video, which features collaborative footage with the movie and a lively ‘twin dance’ performed by the duo Yuzu, also generated buzz.

It’s well-suited for a bright, upbeat school sports-day dance program.

Even kindergarten-aged children can easily enjoy the choreography.

The costumes are easy to get creative with, and it seems like something the kids can help make and have fun with together.

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Ballooooon!!Naoto Intiraymi

[Weight-Loss Dance] Let's dance together at home to Naoto Inti Raymi's song! [Ballooooon!! - Workout Remix -]

Ballooooon!!Naoto Intiraymi

A lively song that kids can enjoy together was released by Naoto Inti Raymi in May 2013.

Filled with childhood memories, this piece gently conveys the value of what’s important through the joy and disappointment surrounding a balloon.

Included on the album “Nice catch the moment!,” it is loved by a wide range of listeners, from children to adults, thanks to its bright rhythm and touching lyrics.

The chorus, which can get the whole venue excited, is perfect for sports day interludes or dances everyone can do together! It’s highly recommended as a song that nursery and kindergarten teachers can use to have fun creating choreography with their students while practicing.

Team up with energetic older kindergarteners, prepare cute costumes and props, and create a memorable, wonderful performance.

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Under the SeaRitoru Māmeido

Autumn Sports Day: Ume Class (4-year-olds) Performance “Under the Sea”

Under the SeaRitoru Māmeido

With its pleasant calypso rhythm, this song is brimming with the joys of the ocean world.

Featured in Disney’s 1989 animated feature film, it was cheerfully performed by the little mermaid’s crab friend and went on to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

The version covered by miwa in 2017 for the Sokenbicha commercial also leaves a strong impression with its bright, lighthearted feel.

Its melody is perfect for school sports day dance time, and the 2/4 rhythm naturally brings smiles as children can’t help but sway along.

Lively and fun for everyone to dance to, this energetic piece is sure to liven up any sports day.

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SmileKamisiraishi Moka

Smile / Moka Kamishiraishi [Sports Day, School Performance Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

SmileKamisiraishi Moka

Starting with a refreshing morning greeting, moving through fun playtime at noon, and ending with a moment of gazing at the night sky, this song brightly and breezily portrays various scenes of a day.

Released by Moka Kamishiraishi in June 2015 as the opening theme for the NHK E-TV anime “Hanakappa,” it is notable for its rhythmic, buoyant melody and lyrics sprinkled with playful wordplay.

Centered on staying positive and the importance of a smile, it carries the message of keeping a smile anywhere, anytime.

Perfect for dance time at a school sports day, this energetic number—paired with lively choreography—will naturally bring smiles to parents’ faces as well.

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[Dance Songs] Recommended for Sports Day and Field Day! A curated selection of fun, danceable popular tracks (161–170)

magic musicKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura “Magic Music” [short ver.]

magic musicKimura Kaera

This is a vibrant summer tune by Kaela Kimura.

Created for summer festivals, its happy, positive worldview adds extra fun to children’s movements.

Set to a catchy melody, it sings about the magical power of music and the thrill of romance.

Released in June 2006, it was used as the commercial song for Toshiba’s portable media player “gigabeat” and as the ending theme for tvk’s program “sakusaku.” Although it wasn’t included on the album “Scratch,” it remains one of the artist’s most popular signature songs.

If you’re pairing it with a parachute (paraballoon) routine, this refreshing track is perfect for everyone to dance to.

Its lively, pop atmosphere will make bright, cheerful performances even more delightful.

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