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Ideas for standout performances and a roundup of dance songs for the sports festival

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At school sports festivals, it’s not just the competitions—cheer battles and their performances are also major highlights.

Every year, the creative dances and joke-filled routines put on by elementary, middle, and high school students across the country are a joy to watch, and their full-body expressions can even be moving.

That said, some of you might be wondering what kind of performance to tackle this year.

In this article, we’ve put together a variety of ideas, including recommended dance tracks for performances and cheering at sports festivals.

You can go classic with a traditional school-uniformed cheering squad, or dance to trending songs—choose a performance that every member of your team can enjoy!

Ideas for Stunning Performances at Sports Festivals: Dance Song Compilation (21–30)

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If you want to energize your school sports festival with a pop-style dance, we recommend the “Gakuwatteru Dance.” This routine gained popularity as part of a SoftBank advertisement through many well-known YouTubers.

Since it was about six years ago, current students might not be familiar with it.

However, the dance is very catchy and easy to perform, making it perfect for a variety of students to showcase.

As shown in the linked video, if you practice from a slow tempo, anyone can learn it, so be sure to check it out.

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Make you happyNiziU

https://www.tiktok.com/@shakachan.1915/video/6863373810939268354

With its bright, positive melody and upbeat rhythm, this song is perfect for energizing a school sports festival! The poppy, catchy chorus and the lively, cute “jump-rope dance” naturally bring smiles to those watching and make them want to join in.

Because this song conveys energy and fun to the fullest, it’ll lift the mood of your class even during practice! It’s great for expressing your class’s brightness and teamwork, adding extra charm to your performance—be sure to give it a try.

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ChangeONE OK ROCK

https://www.tiktok.com/@sakura__sakura31/video/7495649975771155719

This song’s rock sound, where strength coexists with a touch of poignancy, is perfect for anyone who wants to deliver a passionately emotional performance! True to its title, it carries a message of “change” and “challenging a new self,” which aligns perfectly with the image of a sports festival where you grow with your teammates and give it your all.

The chorus, with its exhilarating sense of speed, is ideal for staging that highlights dynamic movements and formations.

Plus, the contrasts between stillness and motion can create a dramatic arc in your performance.

If you want to craft an unforgettable sports festival, be sure to take inspiration from this!

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StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE

Fukuoka Kourinkan High School Dance Club / Start / Mrs. GREEN APPLE Inter-High FES 2024 [4K60P]

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With its refreshing, energetic sound and uplifting lyrics, this song captures the courage to take a new step and the hope of moving toward the future together with friends.

Its brisk rhythm and liberating melody are sure to captivate the audience and brighten the venue! As the title suggests, the theme of “beginnings” aligns with the class uniting and giving their all, adding meaningful depth to the performance.

It’s perfect when you want to deliver both excitement and emotion.

Feel free to express your class’s unique character and unity, and make your sports festival truly unforgettable!

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parody song

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parody song

In this ranking, we’ve featured many performances that grab the audience’s attention, but here I’d like to introduce a performance with a different approach: a parody song.

It’s a well-known act, especially during Koshien and baseball broadcasts.

Because it works best when performed during an ongoing event, it pairs exceptionally well with the brass section of the cheer squad.

It has a somewhat pop feel, so it’s recommended for events with strong entertainment elements, such as borrowing races.

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In conclusion

Today’s elementary and junior high school students naturally accept dance education as a required subject, and it’s now commonplace for them to perform dances at sports festivals, athletic meets, and of course cultural festivals.

The performance ideas and song selections introduced here are just examples, and it would definitely be fun—and highly recommended—to try arranging them in ways unique to a generation so familiar with dance!