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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 (21–30)

Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Hiromichi Sato

BGM to Liven Up Sports Day: Supervised by Hiromichi Sato — Marching with Small Flags! “Let’s Draw a Picture in the Blue Sky”

Let's draw a picture in the blue sky. Sato Hiromichi

This is a flag dance choreography supervised by Hiromichi Sato, who was active as the 10th “Taiso no Onii-san” (gymnastics big brother) and has since continued various activities such as working as a gymnastics instructor.

The music is “Aoi Sora ni E o Kakou,” used in the school broadcast program “One-Two Don” for first graders.

It’s like a march with an energetic, lively sound.

True to a march, the powerful stomping and flag movements are striking, and when everyone’s performance is in sync, the impact is tremendous.

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I wish you lots of happinessNaniwa Danshi

[Sachi Are] Naniwa Danshi 'Easy Dance & Flag' — Dance for sports day or at home! A dance for preschoolers and elementary school kids!

I wish you lots of happiness, Naniwa Danshi

Naniwa Danshi’s second single, released in 2022, is “Sachi Are.” It was selected as the theme song for Fuji TV’s morning information program “Mezamashi TV,” and it reached No.

1 on both the Oricon and Billboard single charts.

The fresh, morning-appropriate sound and the energetic, up-tempo beat make it heartwarming to watch kids dance along.

With simple choreography—like crossing a flag in front of the chest and spreading and waving the hands wide—it’s a great recommendation for lower elementary school students’ performances at sports day events.

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Opening DeclarationNovelbright

[For Sports Day] Novelbright “Opening Declaration” <Refreshing> Akane Project Easy Version (Dance ONE Project ’22) Flag & Dance for Elementary and Middle School Students

Opening DeclarationNovelbright

Novelbright’s Declaration of Opening is a song whose fusion of band performance and orchestral elements evokes a grand, expansive image.

It was used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s information program Sukkiri in its nationwide high school dance club support project, so some of the choreography the students actually danced has been incorporated into the flag routine as well.

If you want to try more challenging moves, check out the original video and give it a shot!

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Smileyuzu

Yuzu – Smile (Flag ver.) [Original Choreography] Sports Day Dance and Recital Dance for Nursery Schools and Kindergartens

Smile Yuzu

“Smile,” a track from Yuzu’s mini-album “Yuzu Smile,” is a march-style number that will make you want to start walking.

The powerful snare rolls, cymbals, and tuba bass line make it perfect for flag dancing.

Let’s swing two flags energetically while stepping or marching.

Since you’re holding flags, the choreography is simple, so it’s suitable even for young children in lower elementary grades, kindergarten, or nursery school.

Give it a try!

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Map of the HeartBOYSTYLE

[Kokoro no Chizu] BOY STYLE 'Easy Dance & Flag' — Dance at sports festivals or at home! A dance for preschoolers and elementary school kids!

Map of the HeartBOYSTYLE

Kokoro no Chizu, sung by BOYSTYLE, a female idol group formed in 1998, was used as an opening theme for the anime One Piece.

It’s a lively, upbeat pop tune that’s also great for flag dance routines.

In keeping with the anime’s pirate theme, the choreography incorporates wave-like movements that evoke the sea.

During the chorus, you pump your flag upward and jump energetically, and you also bring the flag to your chest in time with the lyrics, which really gets the crowd going.

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seven colorsBUMP OF CHICKEN

Sports Day, FY 2021 (Reiwa 3) ✨

seven colorsBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Nanairo” is a perfect match for flag dancing with its brisk, refreshing sound.

Released as a single in 2021, it was chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Welcome Back, Monet” and reached number one on both the Oricon and Billboard singles charts.

Choreography that makes use of two-colored flags to express “stillness” and “motion” creates a dynamic performance when executed sharply.

The moves are relatively simple, so even children in nursery school or kindergarten should be able to give it a try.

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New EraAdo (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

Sports Day Dance [Flag] Choreography – New Era by Ado (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED) • new era • 新时代 • 새로운 시대 • nouvelle ère (ONE PIECE / Yi Kuai)

New Era Ado (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

Ado’s “New Genesis,” which became a huge hit as the theme song for the animated film ONE PIECE FILM RED.

It’s an energetic techno-pop-style dance track that’s perfect for flag dancing.

The routine includes elements like a brisk, running entrance and on-the-spot spins.

There’s also a move that looks like swinging down a sword, which evokes swordsmen from ONE PIECE such as Zoro or Brook.

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