Dance music in Western styles that hypes up sports days and athletic festivals [2026]
Since dance became a compulsory subject in 2012, it has become more familiar to young people than it used to be, and there are now more opportunities to showcase the results of daily practice on big stages like sports days and school festivals.
Of course, choosing classic BGM will get the crowd going, but you’ll also want to show your taste by incorporating the latest dance music.
In this article, we’ve compiled the latest hits and popular tracks of Western dance music that will hype up sports days and school festivals.
From pop infused with funk and disco elements to melodic EDM, we’ve selected a wide range of songs, so be sure to pick tracks that match your production and scenes!
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Western dance music that hypes up sports days and athletic festivals [2026] (41–50)
Hey MickeySweet California
A pop tune by Sweet California that candidly voices a woman’s feelings in love over an uptempo, bright melody.
It portrays both the strength of her feelings for the person she likes and the frustration of that person’s ambiguous attitude, beautifully expressing the joys and pains of romance.
Released in 2014 as a track on the album “Break of Day,” this work is a cover of the song that American singer Toni Basil turned into a massive hit in 1982.
Its energetic rhythm and contemporary arrangement blend perfectly, making it a popular song frequently used at sporting events and on television.
It’s a surefire crowd-pleaser for cheer dance and party scenes.
With a rhythm ideal for captivating performances and universally relatable lyrics, this track is an uplifting choice for high-energy moments.
Western dance music that hypes up sports days and athletic festivals [2026] (51–60)
Bloody Mary (TikTok Remix)Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga’s “Bloody Mary,” with its intriguingly eerie intro melody, really leaves an impression.
The song’s simple chorus repeats the phrase “dance, dance, dance,” making it easy for people who aren’t confident in English to get excited and join in.
Also, the “Bloody Mary (TikTok Remix),” which gained popularity on TikTok, is sped up just enough to work perfectly as a dance track—highly recommended.
It could be fun to hype the crowd with the original first, then switch to the remix version and ramp it up into a more intense dance!
Oh My GodAdele
Adele, a UK-born singer known for lyrics that gaze into the human heart, delivers powerful, emotional vocals to the world in all her works.
Among them, Oh My God from her 2021 album 30 is a track that suits a variety of scenes at school sports festivals.
Its dramatic progression makes it a great match for dance competitions, too.
Her soulful, mid-tempo vocals will resonate throughout the venue.
It’s a recommended number for those looking for BGM among dance music suitable for sports festivals.
When I’m GoneAlesso, Katy Perry
Alesso, a Swedish DJ who hails from the same country that produced world-renowned music producers like Avicii, teamed up with American singer-songwriter Katy Perry in 2021 to create “When I’m Gone,” a danceable number perfect for school sports festivals.
You can savor her powerful flow laid over a brisk rhythm.
The deep synth sounds reminiscent of house music are also a highlight.
Let’s liven up the sports festival with this high-energy dance tune!
2002Anne-Marie
Anne-Marie’s “2002,” released in 2018, is a track that won the Brit Award for British Single of the Year.
Its lyrics, which vividly portray childhood infatuation, have been highly praised.
It’s an extremely cute song.
Because both the melody and the lyrics are charming and sweet, it probably isn’t suited to competitive-style events.
With its easy-to-follow rhythm, it’s recommended as a theme for dance categories.
Be sure to check it out, including the Japanese translation!
On The Floor ft. PitbullJennifer Lopez
An electro-house dance tune that paints a feverish night on the dance floor.
Born from a star-studded collaboration between American artist Jennifer Lopez and rapper Pitbull, this track brilliantly fuses Latin pop with club music.
Since its release in February 2011, it has topped the charts in more than 18 countries worldwide and achieved an astonishing 8.4 million downloads.
Also featured on the album LOVE?, the song captures the exhilaration of a party celebrating youth and freedom, infused with a universal message of connecting people around the world through dance.
Its refreshing energy makes it perfect as background music for cheer dance routines and school sports festivals, and it’s an ideal number to amp up glamorous events.
I Feel Like DancingJason Mraz
With its straightforward title, “I Feel Like Dancing,” this song is perfect for school-festival dance performances.
Written by American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, the number is irresistibly catchy—the chorus simply repeats the title over and over, and after just one listen it gets stuck in your head.
It could be fun to arrange it so the audience watching the dance can sing along with that repeated part, too! Getting everyone to sing together while you dance would make a great memory for the school festival.