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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 (41–50)

primary colorsYOASOBI

YOASOBI “RGB (Three Primary Colors)” ahamo Special Movie

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If you want to be the star of the show at your school sports day or field day, we recommend dancing to “Sangenshoku.” Released in 2021 by YOASOBI, the hugely popular music duo known for their nocturnal vibes, the song was featured in NTT Docomo’s ahamo commercial.

It’s a tight, groovy electro-pop track.

The dynamics are clear and pronounced, making it easy to create sharp, impactful dance moments.

Dance to a song by an artist everyone at school knows, and you’re sure to become the center of attention!

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Boom Boom BackBE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / Boom Boom Back -Dance Practice-

Boom Boom BackBE:FIRST

If you’re looking for danceable tracks, be sure to check out BE:FIRST’s work.

“Boom Boom Back,” released in February 2023, is a track that brims with their momentum.

The song embodies the members’ determination to keep evolving toward their dreams.

Riding on a powerful dance beat, it broadcasts a strong message to the world.

Use their performances as inspiration and try practicing your dance moves!

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Dancing HeroOginome Yōko

[TDC] Bubble Dance - Tomioka High School Dance Club

Dancing HeroOginome Yōko

When it comes to dance tracks, Yoko Oginome’s “Dancing Hero” is almost always in the running.

Though it’s a disco-flavored song released in 1985 that gets you in the mood, it drew fresh attention in 2017 thanks to the “Bubble Dance” performed by the Tomioka High School dance club in Osaka, reminding us all over again just how fun dancing can be! It’s also great that there are so many ways to enjoy it—like Bon Odori, the dynamic and sharply executed choreography of the Tomioka High School dance club, and the gentle vibe of the official NEW version released in December 2020.

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IdeaHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Idea (Official Video)

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Idea, a classic released in 2018 by Gen Hoshino—who has become one of Japan’s leading singer-songwriters—lifts your spirits from its distinctive intro and encourages you with a strikingly positive message.

It’s also beloved as a dance number.

The dance scenes in the music video were choreographed and performed by none other than Daichi Miura.

The rhythm, which evokes both stillness and motion, will make you want to move and have fun! Since it was the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Half Blue (Hanbun, Aoi), it’s familiar to people of all ages and is highly recommended.

Its happy vibe is sure to enhance the mood at any school sports day or athletic event!

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Full-Power BoySukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Zenryoku Shonen” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / Zenryoku Shonen Music Video

Full-Power BoySukima Suichi

Released in 2005, Zenryoku Shonen is one of Sukima Switch’s signature songs that sparked their breakthrough.

Long cherished as an uplifting anthem, it gained new popularity as a kid-friendly dance number after being used as the end song for the Disney film Onward.

With its catchy, singable melody and energetic choreography, it’s sure to lift people’s spirits.

Seeing those beaming smiles and the fun everyone’s having is enough to make anyone feel wrapped in happiness.

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Racing into the NightYOASOBI

Even elementary school kids can dance it! Easy choreography for YOASOBI’s “Racing into the Night”

Racing into the NightYOASOBI

YOASOBI is a musical duo that has gained immense popularity among young people.

Their signature song “Yoru ni Kakeru,” released in 2019, is a catchy number that’s fun to both sing and dance to.

If you’re a student, you’ve probably heard it at least once.

Its beautiful piano sound set to an uptempo rhythm is particularly striking.

While it may seem difficult to dance to at first glance, it’s based on a four-on-the-floor beat, so even beginners can dance it once they get the hang of it.

Let’s dance to this well-known classic and liven up your school sports festival or field day!

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Make you happyNiziU

NiziU 『Make you happy』 M/V

Make you happyNiziU

NiziU is a nine-member girl group whose momentum shows no signs of slowing, having won the Excellent Work Award at the Japan Record Awards for two consecutive years.

Their pre-debut digital mini album’s title track, “Make you happy,” became a major hit despite being released before their official debut and without any tie-ins.

The jump-rope dance that many listeners imitated is simple and catchy, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at school sports festivals when everyone dances together.

With its cute choreography that lifts the viewers’ spirits, it’s a highly recommended dance tune.

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