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Songs I want to use for a flag dance at a sports day. Recommended songs for a flag dance.

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Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

A dance program at the sports day that gives children a sense of accomplishment! Among them, the flag dance is drawing particular attention.

Here, we’ll introduce recommended songs for flag dancing! Flag dance is a vibrant style performed with flags, and it even moves the adults watching.

Choosing the right music is essential to make this dance even more exciting.

By selecting songs that match the rhythm and melody, the children’s performance will really shine.

Be sure to find the perfect songs for flag dance and create wonderful memories!

Songs I want to use for a flag dance at a school sports day. Recommended songs for flag dances (21–30)

ONEAimer

Aimer “ONE” Short Ver. (Aimer 5th albums “Sun Dance” and “Penny Rain” to be released simultaneously on Wed, 2019/04/10)

ONEAimer

Singer-songwriter Aimer.

One song that made waves when she performed it for the first time during her Budokan live is “ONE.” Its lyrics are crafted to cheer on people striving toward their dreams.

If you listen to it during a sports day, it’s sure to get your heart pumping.

The uptempo sound is another charm of this track.

With its well-balanced rhythm, I think it pairs well with dance.

In fact, a flag dance is featured in the music video.

You could use that as a reference when creating choreography.

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He is the pirate.Kurausu Baderuto

He’s a Pirate

He is the pirate.Kurausu Baderuto

“He’s a Pirate” Klaus Badelt: Easy Dance & Flags — A dance you can do at sports day or at home! Perfect for toddlers and elementary school kids!

The powerful orchestral sound that fits flag dance perfectly is the theme song from the film Pirates of the Caribbean.

Composed by German composer Klaus Badelt, it captures the brave characters very well.

Choreography that looks like sailors rowing oars or that evokes waves matches the music perfectly.

In the most exciting moments, strike a sharp, clean stop in the moves and perform with cool precision.

Finish by thrusting your fist into the air and savoring the lingering resonance of the sound, and thunderous applause is guaranteed.

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Songs we want to use for a flag dance at the sports festival. Recommended songs for flag dances (31–40)

Charlesbarūn

Charles / flower

Charlesbarūn

[For Sports Day Dance • Upper Elementary Students] Charles (self cover) / Balloon Double Flag

The song “Charles” was released in 2016 by Balloon, also known as Keina Suda, a Vocaloid producer.

The following year, in 2017, it ranked first in JOYSOUND’s overall karaoke rankings.

It’s well known even among elementary school students, so it’s also recommended for flag dances at sports festivals.

The song includes several sections with accents known as “kime,” and if you pause the flags in sync with those moments, it’s sure to make for a cool performance.

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Gate of GloryHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / The Door of Glory (Music Video)

Gate of GloryHirai Dai

By the day of the sports festival, there must have been all kinds of stories and hard work.

The song “Eikou no Tobira” (“Door to Glory”) gently affirms those days.

Created by singer Dai Hirai as a support anthem for the summer high school baseball tournament, it emphasizes that the days you’ve built up matter more than results or wins and losses.

Its moving lyrics and beautiful vocals are sure to elevate a flag dance.

Although it’s a ballad, it’s mid-tempo, making it easier to match with choreography.

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Go, Sakura! / Cheer up, Sakura!THE SUPER FRUIT

THE SUPER FRUIT – Sakura Fure Fure [Official Music Video]

Go, Sakura! / Cheer up, Sakura!THE SUPER FRUIT

[Sakura Fure Fure] THE SUPER FRUIT “Flag & Color Gloves & Easy Dance” — A simple arranged dance you can perform at sports days and recitals!

The perfect match of chorus lyrics and choreography for flag dancing is THE SUPER FRUIT’s “Sakura Fure Fure.” Released in 2023 as their third single, it was selected as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s music variety show “Buzz Rhythm 02.” A flag even makes a brief appearance in the music video, making it ideal for flag dance.

Seeing children energetically waving their flags to the chorus lyrics is sure to delight their parents and guardians.

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I am the strongest.Ado

[Ado] I’m the Strongest (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

I am the strongest.Ado

A powerful anthem of will and resolve from the film ONE PIECE FILM RED.

Released by Ado in June 2022, the song is notable for lyrics brimming with self-affirmation that wells up from deep within and heartfelt care for one’s companions.

The energetic, exhilarating rock sound crafted by Motoki Omori of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE and Ado’s distinctive vocals truly shine.

The song expresses the feelings of the film’s character Uta, depicting the process of acknowledging one’s own weaknesses and anxieties while overcoming them to grow stronger.

It’s a perfect track for rallying yourself at a sports day or athletic festival, or when you want to strive together with your teammates.

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BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – BOW AND ARROW

BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi

The exhilarating melody and powerful drum patterns brilliantly capture the sensation of sprinting forward.

Crafted by Kenshi Yonezu, this piece portrays the courage and passion of taking on figure skating through the metaphor of a bow and arrow.

It vividly depicts both the challenger striving to surpass themselves and the bonds with those who support them, achieving a fine balance between the allure of sports and human drama.

Released in January 2025, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Medalist.” Yonezu, a fan of the original work, personally requested to create the anime’s theme song—a background that is reflected in the work’s high level of polish.

From brisk exit scenes to dynamic performances at school sports days, the song’s tone complements the powerful movements of children and stands out as one of its key charms.

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