[Dance Songs] Recommended for school sports days and athletic festivals! A curated selection of popular tracks that are fun to dance to

Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya

[For Elementary and Middle School Students] Blue Habitat / Tatsuya Kitani [Easy Arrangement Ver.]

This song was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death.

It’s a work by Tatsuya Kitani, released in July 2023.

The dynamic contrasts and the sense of release in the chorus are excellent.

The lyrics evoke memories of youth and a sense of sorrow toward changing relationships.

A piece that portrays the growth everyone goes through is sure to resonate with teenagers.

Why not perform it at this year’s sports festival?

Yowanehaki feat. Wanuka, asmiMAISONdes

Toddlers and elementary schoolers can dance too! Yowanehaki (feat. Wanuka & asmi) / MAISONdes [Easy Dance Choreography, Mirrored Video] (choreo by Orina Maeda) - WK DANCE CSR Activity

A song by the music project MAISONdes, which releases tracks under the concept of “songs by the residents of a six-tatami-mat apartment somewhere.” It features Osaka-born singer-songwriter asmi and current university student singer-songwriter Wanuka, and its light, stylish arrangement with a touch of Japanese melody is delightful.

While the song itself makes a strong impact, the tempo isn’t too fast for dancing, making it a good fit for performances at school sports days and festivals.

Paired with choreography, it can evoke an atmosphere reminiscent of traditional performing arts—a modern yet nostalgic number that stirs the heart.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Make you happyNiziU

NiziU – “Make you happy” [Easy dance for beginners, with slow version] mixsh ver.

A girl group formed by the nine winners of the Japan–Korea joint audition project that made waves, Nizi Project, NiziU’s song.

Even though it’s a pre-debut track, it’s known as a smash hit that’s become synonymous with NiziU.

With plenty of cute choreography—starting with the “jump rope dance” that many listeners likely tried to copy—it’s sure to hype up any dance playlist.

It’s a pop dance tune that will brighten up school sports days and festivals when performed by a large group.

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Hoshino Takashi

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So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster “So, You’re Not Alone” Music Video Short Ver.

Little Glee Monster’s popular song “Dakara, Hitori Janai” (“So, You’re Not Alone”).

Released in 2017, it was used as the ending theme for the anime My Hero Academia.

Many people in the younger generation probably listened to it every day back then.

The lyrics, which encourage you to keep moving forward even when things are tough, make you feel like, “I’ll do my best too!” It’s a dance number that gets even more exciting and powerful when performed by a large group.

If it’s hard for everyone to synchronize perfectly, adding slight time offsets to the choreography might make it easier to dance.

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sasashina

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loveHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

Boosted by the drama “We Married as a Job” (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu), Gen Hoshino’s smash hit became a social phenomenon.

It’s now beloved as a staple dance number.

Plenty of people can’t help but start dancing along, right? The unique hand movements and pleasant rhythm make the “Koi Dance” overflow with fun, and its appeal includes the coolness and exhilaration when multiple people dance in perfect sync! Try arranging an easier version, dancing in pairs, and exploring different ways to liven up your sports day.

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KEI

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AdventureYOASOBI

[Adventure] YOASOBI 'Pom-Pom & Easy Dance' A simple arranged dance you can perform at recitals and school plays!

This song, which was featured in a Universal Studios Japan commercial and became a hot topic, is by YOASOBI, the musical duo of singer Rira Ikuta and Ayase, who is also known as a Vocaloid producer.

It was released digitally in 2023.

The refreshingly bright tone conjures an image of a clear blue sky spreading overhead.

With its easy-to-follow tempo and rhythm, even beginners to dance will find it approachable.

If you focus on moving your whole body with big motions, it should match the upbeat sound and atmosphere perfectly.

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Araki Jakkan

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Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48

[MV full] Koi Suru Fortune Cookie / AKB48 [Official]

A song released with Rino Sashihara, who won first place in the AKB48 General Election, as the center.

There’s even an anecdote that Sashihara said her first impression was, “A song like this won’t sell!” In the end, this became one of AKB48’s biggest hits.

Above all, the so-called “Onigiri Dance” in the intro spread like wildfire.

The scenes in the music video of people from children to the elderly joyfully dancing were especially memorable.

Since it’s a mid-tempo track, even beginners can probably dance to it, and the Onigiri Dance has the power to draw in the audience.

If you’re unsure what to pick, go with this one.