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[Mera Dance] Choreography You Can Dance at a Sports Day

Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s hit song “Mela!” is also hugely popular as a dance track for school sports festivals!

Its bright melody and upbeat, empowering lyrics make it perfect for showing the results of your practice with courage and for classes competing at sports day.

In this article, we introduce the choreography for the “Mela Dance” that you can perform at a sports festival!

Since it was chosen as the set piece for the “Let’s Become One! Dance ONE Project,” choreography videos for various age groups have been uploaded.

Be sure to find a routine that’s easy to dance and show it off at your sports festival.

[Mela Dance] Choreography You Can Dance at Sports Day (1–10)

Merah dance incorporating a parachute (parachute-balloon)

https://www.tiktok.com/@shikoku_dcontest/video/7252670550546337026

How about dancing a classic sports day routine, the parachute performance, combined with Mela Dance? Strike a pose during the intro, then gather around the parachute and dance.

Once you grab the parachute, incorporate age-appropriate moves in time with the music.

It’s also cute to go under the parachute and pop your faces in and out to the rhythm.

Parachute routines create an impressive performance even for younger children, so they pair perfectly with the upbeat vibe of Mela Dance!

3rd graders dance! The Meladance at the sports day

They take their dance positions to a song from Detective Conan, and the Mera Dance begins.

This one is performed by third graders.

They can keep the rhythm well, but tricky footwork is still hard for them, so there are lots of dynamic moves like jumping and swinging their arms up broadly.

In addition to the dance itself, it also incorporates elements of mass formations and group activities, such as alternating between blocks and having everyone move together.

It’s well-suited for a sports day performance, so feel free to use it as a reference.

Original dance of ‘Mela!’

Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Mela! Tried Dancing the Original Choreography | Takeshi Sakai Choreography
Original dance of 'Mela!'

This is an original Mela dance choreography that really shines when performed by a large group.

It features expansive, light steps and dazzling turns that leave a strong impression.

Since some parts have complex foot and handwork, it may be best suited for middle and high school students.

Practice well and dance with confidence at your sports festival.

It’s challenging, but mastering it will definitely boost your self-confidence.

There are a few sections where positions change, so be sure to watch the movements of those around you as you dance.

[Mera Dance] Choreography You Can Dance at a Sports Day (11–20)

“Mela!” Short Flag Performance

Ryokuoushoku Shakai “Mela!” Short Flag Performance 💖 Kyoto Female Police Officer, A Beautiful Dance (with Japanese Lyrics)
“Mela!” Short Flag Performance

If you want to use a prop when dancing meradance, how about short flags? You dance to the music while waving and twirling the flags.

Even simple choreography looks great with flags, making the performance very flashy.

However, if the flags are too big, they’re hard to swing, so use smaller ones that fit your body, or make your own with lightweight materials! It would also be cute to make them in your class team colors, or to add caricatures or characters.

[2-Year-Olds] ‘Mela!’ Playtime Dance

Mela! Tried dancing! [2-year-old] [Ryokuoushoku Shakai] [Dance] [Children's performance]
[2-Year-Olds] ‘Mela!’ Playtime Dance

The song “Mela!” used for the Mela dance has a fast tempo, but with some creative choreography, even two-year-olds can dance to it! The moves are very simple yet really bring out the children’s cuteness, so if you’re a teacher thinking about performing the Mela dance at a sports day, please feel free to use this as a reference.

A distinctive feature of this choreography is a section where the kids play air guitar.

Each child shows their own personality in how they hold and strum the guitar, which is really fun to watch.

On the day of the event, it may help the children feel more at ease if the teacher dances along as a model.

[I Tried Dancing] Dancing ‘Mela!’ with a Friend

[With friends] We tried dancing to “Mela!” [Original choreography]
[I Tried Dancing] Dancing 'Mela!' with a Friend

Let me introduce the Mera Dance, a routine you can enjoy dancing with friends.

Its choreography also works well as an idea for school sports festivals.

However, since you need to move to different positions while stepping, it’s better suited for junior high and high school students.

Each individual move isn’t too difficult, but make sure you keep track of when and where you need to move as you dance.

There are moments for each person to shine and plenty of parts where you team up with friends, making the Mera Dance perfect for a sports festival that strengthens bonds.

Simple and cool! Choreography for “Mela!” you can use at a sports day

[Mela!] Perfect for sports day! Easy and cool! A choreography everyone can learn 🎶 ~Music ver.~
Simple and cool! Choreography for “Mela!” you can use at a sports day

This choreography is recommended for anyone who wants to dance a cool Mera Dance.

Children in the upper grades of elementary school and older should be able to perform it.

It includes signature moves that are quintessential to the Mera Dance, and the overall choreography is striking for its crisp contrasts.

Each individual move is simple, but it’s not just repetition all the way through, so take your time and learn each part carefully.

Because many of the moves use your whole body, avoid keeping it too compact—swing your arms and legs boldly and try dancing with dynamic energy.