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[Sports Day] Flag Dance Choreography Ideas

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Flag dances are a popular event at school sports days.

Not only is the dance itself fun, but holding flags makes it look even more exciting.

Here, we introduce songs and choreography for flag dances you can perform at a sports day.

If you have a favorite song but no time to come up with choreography, please use this as a reference.

There are plenty of routines you can copy right away, so everyone should be able to enjoy dancing together.

Let’s practice as a group and create fun memories to make the sports day even more exciting!

Give it a try!

[Sports Day] Flag Dance Choreography Ideas (11–20)

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

[Lilac] Mrs. GREEN APPLE 'Flag & Easy Dance' — A simple arrangement dance you can perform at sports festivals and recitals!

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

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GREEN APPLE’s “Lilac” is a bright, rhythmic song that’s perfect for flag dance.

It’s a good idea to prepare flags that match the image of the song.

When each team forms a circle while holding flags, marking the ground with team-specific indicators can help make formation changes smoother.

If you incorporate dynamic flag movements in time with the music—especially during the chorus—it can make the performance more enjoyable for the audience.

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Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI

Easy! Sports Day Dance to Highest Point/SEKAI NO OWARI [For Lower Grades and Up]

Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI’s “Saikō Tōtatsuten” (Highest Point) has a powerful melody that seems perfect for moving and inspiring flag dance.

For the robotic-style sections, the key is to emphasize the moments of stillness while you move.

There are also parts where the body movements can link with the lyrics, which could make the dance even more captivating.

Let’s use the strong message in the lyrics to express the piece compellingly through flag dance.

Swing the flag in large motions and create a flag performance that conveys hope for the future.

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Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy

Kaiju no Hana Uta by Vaundy: 'Flag & Easy Dance'—A simple arranged dance you can perform at presentations or kids’ recitals!

Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster's Flower Song)Vaundy

Vaundy’s upbeat and exhilarating song “Kaijū no Hanauta” is sure to hype up a flag dance.

In the chorus sections—“the monster’s scratch,” “swim,” and “point”—the key is to make both the flag movements and the dance moves bigger and more dynamic.

When moving the flag, keep your arms fully extended and add variations in intensity to create a powerful and vibrant look.

For costumes, it’s best to coordinate them to match the song’s overall vibe for a unified impression.

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My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

6th-grade group flag performance “Zenzenzense”

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

Incorporating RADWIMPS’s bright, up-tempo “Zenzenzense” into a flag dance is highly recommended.

When you hold the flags and make large movements to the left and right, emphasizing the arm motions will make the flags look beautiful and give a sense of unity to the overall choreography.

You might surprise the audience by changing formations during the instrumental break and adding elements of human pyramids or group acrobatics.

Be sure to prioritize safety, keep enough distance so flags don’t collide with those next to you, and enjoy the event!

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idolYOASOBI

[Idol] YOASOBI 'Flag × Pom-pom × Easy Dance' — Theme song of Oshi no Ko — A dance you can do at sports festivals and performances! Second installment of the easy arranged dance!

idolYOASOBI

YOASOBI’s “Idol” seems like it could make for an energetic and captivating flag dance.

The lyrics, which convey admiration for idols, might add even more power to the performance.

Since the song has both fast and slow sections, adding dynamic contrasts to the movements will create sharpness and result in a cool performance.

I also recommend preparing glossy flags to match the song’s image.

Be sure to keep enough distance from others and enjoy your flag dance!

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Dance With MeSHE’S

[Dance With Me] SHE’S 'Easy Dance & Flag' — A dance kids can do at sports day or at home! Perfect for preschoolers and elementary school students!

Dance With MeSHE’S

With its refreshing vibe that makes you want to get moving, SHE’S “Dance With Me” is a great song for flag dancing.

In the intro, adding handclaps while lightly jumping can build excitement for the flag routine to come.

During the instrumental break, it’s nice to shift formations and incorporate relaxed movements.

Let’s dance rhythmically with choreography that makes everyone want to join in the flag dance.

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[Sports Day] Flag Dance Choreography Ideas (21–30)

GUTS!storm

GUTS! (2) ... 5-year-old class

GUTS! Arashi

Arashi’s “GUTS!” was selected as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Even If You’re Weak, You Can Win: Mr.

Aoshi and the Clumsy High School Baseball Players’ Ambition.” It’s a cool track with a flashy brass section and a funky rhythm, perfectly suited to a dynamic flag dance.

The sight of flags swaying to the sound of the brass instruments is almost like a color guard performance.

The tempo is just right for stepping in time and makes choreography easy, and a routine that waves the flags to the right and left is sure to captivate the parents in the audience.

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