Rhythm jump rope. Jump along with the music and have fun!
“Rhythm Jump Rope” is a popular event at sports festivals.
It’s fun because there are so many ways to express yourself—jumping to the music, performing choreography with the rope, and more.
In this article, we’ll introduce tips for rhythm jump rope, age-appropriate choreography, and popular songs you can use.
It’s great not only for sports festivals but also for school presentations and PE classes.
Since jumping to the music from the start can be challenging, first master each individual movement, then practice along with the music.
- [Exercise] Jumping is fun! Rhythm Jump Rope Roundup
- Songs that hype up Sports Day and Athletic Festivals: Japanese Music / J-Pop Artist Rankings [2026]
- Elementary schoolers can dance to it! Recommended dance songs and choreography for sports day
- Recommended for sports days and recreational events! Easy-to-dance Disney classics and popular dance songs
- Top Songs to Hype Up Sports Day and Athletic Festivals [2026]
- Recommended for older kindergarteners! A collection of dance songs perfect for sports day
- [Dance Songs] Recommended for school sports days and athletic festivals! A curated selection of popular tracks that are fun to dance to
- [Sports Day] Songs for footraces: tracks that make kids want to run [classics & J-pop]
- Popular Dance Songs Ranking [2026]
- [Dancing Tamaire] A fun song for the beanbag-toss game, perfect for sports day
- [Childcare] Recommended for sports day performances and dances! A collection of classic and popular songs
- Perfect for sports day parachute routines! Recommended J-pop songs
- [Rhythm Play] A roundup of popular cup songs
Rhythm jump rope. Let’s jump and have fun to the music! (21–30)
Lower Grades・Advanced: The Railroad Goes On Forever ~ Galaxy Express 999
An idea to use a medley of “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad,” which became widely known through educational programs, and Godiego’s classic “Galaxy Express 999.” In the gentle atmosphere of “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad,” we showcase moves like two-footed skipping and hop-on-one-foot jumps.
Then, to the grand melody of “Galaxy Express 999,” we take on slightly more complex skills, such as hopping on one foot with a backward sweep.
The rough structure is to focus on basic jumping techniques in the first half and tackle arranged, more elaborate techniques in the second half.
Acorn Korokoro Jump
Doing two things at once is also something you acquire through experience and practice.
Let’s build the ability to jump while singing with the “Donguri Korokoro Jump.” First, use a rope or jump rope to make a circle about 30 cm in diameter.
Start by standing inside the circle, then jump forward → jump back into the original circle → jump to the right → jump back into the original circle, and keep repeating these jumps as you move around the circle.
Do this in time with the song “Donguri Korokoro.” It may take time to get used to it—you might stop singing because you’re focused on the jumps, or sing too energetically and miss the jump direction.
If the rhythm fits, of course you can use other songs as well.
U.S.A.DA PUMP
Even boring jump rope practice can be fun if you do it to DA PUMP’s smash hit “U.S.A.”! It’s great for little kids trying rhythm jump rope for the first time and for parents as a workout, so you can tackle it together as a family.
Since it’s an up-tempo dance number, it might feel fast at first, but just jumping or bouncing is perfectly fine! More advanced folks can add in jump rope tricks and other variations—so give it a cool spin and show off your moves!
Connect!Girls² & Ohagirls
Many children probably watch the popular show “Ohast.” The idol group Girls² Ohagirl, which was born from that show, has songs that are hugely popular among kids as go-to tracks for rhythm jump rope.
Among them, the song “Tsunagu” is especially popular.
It has a pop sound and is crafted so you can show off your skills in rhythm.
By the way, the jump rope itself, which has a built-in speaker that plays this track, is also popular.
If you’re interested, be sure to check it out.
JoyfulJAY’S GARDEN
Why not have fun doing rhythm jump rope to the J-POP group JAY’S GARDEN’s song “Joyful”? The group hails from Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, and serves as tourism ambassadors for the city.
By incorporating jump-rope tricks like figure-eight turns, two-foot jumps, jogging steps, hopping on one foot, and criss-cross cycle jumps, you can enjoy a lively session without getting bored.
The song has a relaxed, not-too-intense groove, so even beginners can enjoy rhythm jump rope.
Give it a try!
[Middle Grades / Beginner] We Are Children of the Sea
![[Middle Grades / Beginner] We Are Children of the Sea](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f2OJtnFV2Us/sddefault.jpg)
“Ware wa Umi no Ko” (I Am a Child of the Sea), which is also included among Japan’s 100 Selected Songs.
How about enjoying some rhythmic jump rope to that beautiful melody? One fun point is being able to show off one move after another to a slightly brisk tempo.
In the first half, try quick single-unders and running steps; in the second half, challenge yourself with backward swings and hopping on one foot with backward swings.
By the way, the version included on the CD ‘Tanoshii Rhythm Nawatori’ has a slightly faster tempo, which makes it possible to jump even more rhythmically.
[Upper Grades • Beginner] Beloved Stone-Baked Sweet Potatoes
![[Upper Grades • Beginner] Beloved Stone-Baked Sweet Potatoes](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qofD_4g_sdA/sddefault.jpg)
It might be a good idea to try rhythm jump rope to the energetic, fast-paced song “Itoshi no Ishiyakiimo.” Start with a slightly brisk single swing–single jump, then branch out into running steps, front swings, and single-leg jumps.
The key is to showcase your skills in a smooth flow.
Pay attention to things like the timing of when to move into the next skill.
There’s a unique appeal here that goes beyond simply stringing tricks together.
After working with this track, you may even feel inspired to come up with your own combinations.