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Elementary schoolers can dance to it! Recommended dance songs and choreography for sports day

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Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Every year, one of the biggest highlights at elementary school sports festivals is the dance! Dance songs are often a must-have part of the program.

Many people probably struggle with choosing the right music.

Here, we’ll introduce dance songs recommended for elementary school students.

We’ve gathered the latest popular tracks as well as fun, timeless favorites.

We’ve also prepared choreography videos, focusing on routines that are easy to learn even for busy people.

Packed with ideas to help both kids and adults enjoy the sports festival together—be sure to use this as a reference!

Elementary school kids can dance! Recommended dance songs & choreography for sports day (71–80)

Princess WaltzDizunīrando Pari

The Starlit Princess Waltz DLP

Princess WaltzDizunīrando Pari

A glamorous and graceful dance piece performed in a show celebrating Disneyland Paris’s 25th anniversary.

It captures the beautiful world of the Disney Princesses, and simply spreading your arms or turning to the music lets anyone enjoy feeling like a princess.

With its relaxed tempo, the movements are gentle, making it easy for children who aren’t confident with exercise to join in comfortably.

Adding dress-like costumes and accessories instantly elevates the stage atmosphere.

It’s perfect for class or group performances, offers plenty of photo-worthy moments, and is a recommended piece that’s very popular with parents.

Even with soft, flowing movements, a natural sense of cohesion emerges.

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Everyone’s a star!Haisukūru Myūjikaru

Everyone is a Star! High School Musical

Everyone’s a star!Haisukūru Myūjikaru

A hit movie that gained popularity as a Disney Channel Original Movie and later won two Emmy Awards.

With sequels released one after another, it’s a must-see not only for Disney fans.

True to its musical label, the story features plenty of bright, catchy songs.

Among them, the track “We’re All in This Together” has a side-to-side rhythm that evokes a classic feel, and the clapping and other choreography match perfectly.

It would make great background music for fun sports day events like beanbag tosses or giant ball rolling.

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Color NinjaOzawa Kazuto

Color Ninja

Color NinjaOzawa Kazuto

Dress up in colorful costumes and transform into ninjas! Let us introduce “Iro Ninja.” When you think of a ninja’s outfit, what color comes to mind? Many people probably imagine understated colors like black or navy.

This time, let’s dance to “Iro Ninja” while wearing ninja costumes in a variety of colors.

The energetic opening of the song is sure to heighten children’s excitement.

The ninja techniques matched to each color will be the highlight!

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Dances Elementary Schoolers Can Do! Recommended Songs and Choreography for Sports Day (81–90)

One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

ATARASHII GAKKO! – One Heart (Official Music Video)

One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

A song that brings everyone’s hearts together! It’s a青春 (coming-of-age) cheer anthem that echoes through the gym.

Atarashii Gakko no Leaders created a brand-new song for Bourbon’s “Fettuccine Gummi” TV commercial, premiering in March 2025.

This powerful track expresses the drive to keep moving forward, and through fans’ cheers and dance performances, it brings both adults and kids together in excitement.

For the music video shoot, about 300 fans gathered to pull off a large-scale group performance in a gymnasium.

It’s a fresh, energetic, and powerful song that will lift spirits not only at graduations and sports days, but also for anyone starting a new chapter in life.

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Koo Lu LeeTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu

Koo-Loo-Lee 🤖🤍 From Baymax's Happy Ride [Original Choreography] Let's dance together!

Koo Lu LeeTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu

Watch “Koo Lu Lee Tōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu” on YouTube

This is a lively, friendly dance track used for the Baymax’s Happy Ride attraction at Tokyo Disneyland.

It’s a song that lets you feel the fun of moving your body to the rhythm, featuring original choreography that uses both hands and feet.

Kids can pick it up quickly, making it perfect for school sports days and recreational dances.

Just like the attraction, it brings out energetic movements and smiles, brightening the atmosphere across the venue.

It’s also easy to add your own arrangements, encouraging creativity from each team—another big draw.

The content is easy to incorporate into recitals as well.

Highly recommended as a dance track that both performers and spectators can enjoy together.

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BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – BOW AND ARROW

BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi

The exhilarating melody and powerful drum patterns brilliantly capture the sensation of sprinting forward.

Crafted by Kenshi Yonezu, this piece portrays the courage and passion of taking on figure skating through the metaphor of a bow and arrow.

It vividly depicts both the challenger striving to surpass themselves and the bonds with those who support them, achieving a fine balance between the allure of sports and human drama.

Released in January 2025, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Medalist.” Yonezu, a fan of the original work, personally requested to create the anime’s theme song—a background that is reflected in the work’s high level of polish.

From brisk exit scenes to dynamic performances at school sports days, the song’s tone complements the powerful movements of children and stands out as one of its key charms.

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New EraAdo

[Ado] New Genesis (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

New EraAdo

Ado’s song “New Genesis,” with its story-like lyrics, is a track that’s often used at school sports festivals.

In the chorus, raise your hands energetically and use your whole body to express yourself, conveying the image of opening up a new era with bold movements.

When performing a mass game with a large group, keeping the choreography simple in the chorus makes it easier to synchronize and creates a sense of unity in the dance.

For practice, it’s recommended to break the routine into sections, and once you get used to it, start incorporating formation changes and other transitions.

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