Dances that elementary school kids can do! Recommended tracks to liven up a school sports day

Muscatyuzu

Yuzu “Muscat” ‘Sukatto Dance’ Dance Lecture

How about dancing to “Muscat” by Yuzu, which was also used as the opening theme for the popular children’s anime Crayon Shin-chan? They’ve released an original “Sukatto Dance,” so you can copy it as is or add your own flair! The “Sukatto Dance” includes lots of easy-to-follow moves for kids and choreography that just makes you want to imitate it.

Since it’s a song familiar to children, they can quickly learn it and have fun dancing to it.

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YOASOBI “RGB” Official Music Video

[Akipon and Achapi] Tried Dancing to Primary Colors

The song you can dance to with a sparkling, cool melody is YOASOBI’s “RGB.” Released in 2021, it was created based on Yuichiro Komikado’s novel “RGB.” It conveys the message that even if we walk separate paths, our bond will never be broken.

Featuring YOASOBI’s signature technical melodies, it’s undeniably cool and sure to make kids want to dance! Regardless of how good you are at dancing, let’s move just as coolly as the music itself!

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B A Y M A XTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu

Tokyo Disneyland – B-A-Y-M-A-X (from “The Happy Ride with Baymax”)

[High-quality audio and video] Big Brother Baymax Edition — Tokyo Disneyland The Happy Ride with Baymax (B-A-Y-M-A-X)

This is an upbeat dance song used in the Baymax’s Happy Ride attraction at Tokyo Disneyland.

With the name “Baymax” sung to the rhythm, the song features a lively, friendly melody.

The choreography is very simple—just moving your arms up and down is enough to have fun—so anyone from kids to adults can join in easily.

Dancing in a group naturally brings out smiles and fills the venue with a cheerful atmosphere.

It’s also recommended as a crowd-pleaser for school sports days and community events.

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Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

[Sports Day Dance] [Full] Let's Try / WANIMA | Easy Choreography [Kindergarten, Nursery, Junior Class, Middle Class, Senior Class, Elementary School]

This one’s a dance classic too! WANIMA’s hit song “Yatte Miyou.” Since the original tune comes from the children’s song “Picnic,” the melody is super easy to remember! Plus, it was used in the au Santaro “Yatte Miyou” commercial, so everyone’s probably heard it at least once.

WANIMA’s powerful sound and motivational lyrics make it perfect for a school sports day dance.

Try jumping, moving your whole body, and dancing with big, dynamic choreography!

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YOASOBI "Idol" Official Music Video

[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!

YOASOBI’s song, released in April 2023 as the theme for the anime “Oshi no Ko,” is highly recommended as a perfect dance track for elementary school sports festivals.

Featuring lyrics that portray the inner conflicts behind an idol’s life and an up-tempo track, the song has become a major topic of conversation, especially among younger generations.

The duo of Ayase and ikura is known for creating songs based on novels, characterized by literary themes and rich storytelling.

With its rhythmic, easy-to-learn choreography, I think it’s also perfect for a flag dance at a sports day.

Helloyama × bocchiboromaru

yama × Bocchi Boromaru “Hello” MV (TV anime “Pokémon” opening theme)

A heartwarming collaborative piece by yama and Bocchi Boromaru, brimming with positive energy as a rousing anthem.

It carries a message that awakens hope for the future and a spirit of adventure, with a simple yet powerful melody that resonates deeply.

The song is approachable for a wide audience and was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon starting in October 2023.

In December 2023, it was released on CD in two formats: a standard edition and a limited-time production edition.

As a positive track that makes you want to sing along with someone, it’s perfect for cheering at sports days and athletic festivals.

Raise your voices together with friends under the blue sky, and it will surely become a wonderful memory.

OtonokeCreepy Nuts

Otonoke / Creepy Nuts [Sports Day Recital Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

This song captivates with a rhythm that makes you want to dance and a mysterious worldview.

Produced by Creepy Nuts, it serves as the opening theme for the TV anime Dandadan and was released digitally in October 2024.

Its distinctive lyrics cleverly connect how music seeps into people’s hearts with occult elements.

With a driving beat and catchy phrases, it’s a track that makes kids want to move their bodies.

Seamlessly fused with the anime’s world, the song has earned high praise, including reaching No.

1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.

It’s perfect for parents who want to enjoy the anime together with children who love to dance.

You can start with simple choreography and gradually try more challenging moves for extra fun.