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

New EraAdo

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

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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Zankyo SankaAimer

Aimer「Zankyosanka」MUSIC VIDEO（Demon Slayer:Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc Theme Song）

[For Sports Day and Recitals] Aimer “Zankyo Sanka” Simple Dance Choreography & Bandanas for Preschoolers and Elementary School Kids

Aimer’s songs, which sing of hope and courage with powerful, beautiful melodies, are perfect for dances where children move as one in body and spirit.

The lyrics, themed around the importance of bravely moving forward, and the bright, light rhythm leave a strong impression.

Released in December 2021, this track also gained popularity as a TV anime opening theme.

Its upbeat tempo and rhythmic development make it easy to dance to at school sports festivals, helping bring out children’s smiles and energy.

It’s also fun to get creative with choreography for each class or group.

Through the joy of dancing, it can be used to create lasting memories in children’s hearts.

To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts

[MV] Creepy Nuts – To Us Who Were Once Geniuses

With its profound lyrics and emotionally powerful melody, Creepy Nuts’ “To Us Who Were Once Geniuses” is a perfect song for kids from about the upper grades of elementary school.

The tempo ramps up toward the chorus, so viewers won’t be able to take their eyes off the children’s strong, expressive performance.

By incorporating the same movements while changing formations, it could match the melody and turn into a cool, mature dance.

It’s also recommended for mass performances!

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lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

Lilac / Mrs. GREEN APPLE [Sports Day/Recital Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

A gem of a song that delicately portrays the radiance and struggles of youth.

Released in April 2024, it’s a track by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE created as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery.” As symbolized by the lilac’s flower meanings—“first love” and “memories of youth”—the lyrics gently embrace the bittersweetness of adolescence and the pains of growing up, paired with a light, exhilarating melody.

The song won the Grand Prix at the 66th Japan Record Awards, marking a remarkable back-to-back victory for the band.

It’s perfect for use at sports days and in kids’ dance settings as a fun song for children to dance to.

With its brisk rhythm, it’s easy to move to and sure to bring smiles to children’s faces.

Real Gonekāzu

Real Gone (from Cars)

One of the charms of Disney movies is anthropomorphism.

Snowmen talk, and cars and airplanes have human-like personalities—there are all sorts of elements that spark children’s imagination and curiosity.

The film Cars is like that too.

It’s not just a simple good-versus-evil story; friendship and love run deep beneath it all.

Sheryl Crow’s song “Real Gone” pairs perfectly with a cool dance.

It’s also a great BGM choice for school sports days during sprints or relays.

The Cars soundtrack is packed with tracks you can use, including songs by Chuck Berry and Rascal Flatts.

MUSIC VIDEOOkazaki Taiiku

Okazaki Taiiku 'MUSIC VIDEO' Music Video

This is a song that expresses the feelings of a music video creator.

If you focus on the lyrics, it might not be the best fit for children or a school sports festival, but the track is very catchy and up-tempo, with a solid structure, so I think it would be fun to come up with choreography for it.

It’s an electronic, programmed sound that sits between dance and pop.

Happy SongTokyo Dizunīrando

Happy Song

[Let's All Dance♪] Baymax's 'Happy Song' Easy Dance Choreography

The dance track from Tokyo Disneyland, overflowing with smiles and energy, is perfect for enjoying with your kids.

Featuring a bright, positive message and a lively rhythm, it’s irresistibly catchy—just listening will make your body start moving.

Released in September 2020 alongside the opening of the attraction “The Happy Ride with Baymax,” this energetic song incorporates the world of the Disney film Big Hero 6.

Created to match the attraction’s theme, it’s also included on the album “Tokyo Disney Resort 35th ‘Happiest Celebration!’ Grand Finale Music Album.” With its catchy melody and up-tempo beat, it’s fun for children who love dancing and even those who aren’t confident dancers will feel like joining in.

It’s a great track for the whole family to dance to together, making it perfect for sports days and family events!