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

Hold me hula-hula danceMizutani Chieko & Harumio

Chieko Mizutani & Mireo Haru “Hold Me, Hula-Hula Dance VIDEO”

When this song starts playing at a school sports festival, you can’t help but feel excited.

Some people might not know who sings it, but if you get creative with the dance outfits, it could be obvious at a glance.

The video also shows a simple dance, but since it’s quite minimal, let’s add a few tweaks there as well.

DynamiteBTS

[Sports Day Friendly!] BTS Dynamite Easy Dance Choreography [Full Song Version]

Released in August 2020, BTS’s Dynamite became a massive hit worldwide! Isn’t this a song that not only elementary school students but almost everyone knows? That’s how huge the boom was.

While the official choreography is tough for younger kids, there are lots of easy dance tutorials for beginners, and the tempo isn’t too fast, so it’s a great choice.

It does take practice, but I bet many kids feel, “I want to be able to dance to this song!” Try inviting the audience to clap along and give it a go!

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POKÉDANCEHonda Yuki

[Official] Pokémon Day Commemoration! An animated music video “POKÉDANCE” where partner Pokémon from across the generations break into dance

Yuki Honda’s song is a bright and energetic track that musically captures moments of Pokémon and its fans having fun together.

Created to celebrate Pokémon Day in February 2024, the song centers on themes of friendship and joy, with an irresistible charm that makes you want to start moving just by watching.

The animated music video—produced by nine animators—is a must-see, showcasing beloved Pokémon from across the generations dancing with dynamic flair.

It’s a perfect number for school festivals and cultural events.

Even those with no dance experience will find this catchy tune makes any Pokémon fan want to get up and dance.

Grab your friends, dance along, and make some amazing memories!

PopopopoposeGReeeeN

Popopo Pose / GReeeeN [Sports Day, Recital Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

It’s a captivating song that brings out children’s smiles.

The track, aired on NHK E-Tele’s popular preschool program “Inai Inai Baa!,” was created by GReeeeN specifically for the show.

Characterized by a bright, rhythmic melody and lyrics that incorporate hand and body movements, it’s packed with ideas—like rock-paper-scissors and pose play—that naturally make kids want to move.

The song is included on the album “Daiku,” released in September 2019, and its easy-to-follow choreography by Lucky Ikeda is also a key to its popularity.

It’s perfect for dance time at sports days and childcare facilities, and great for families to enjoy together at home.

Even children who aren’t confident dancers can start with simple movements and join in with ease.

A New AngleTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu

[High-Quality Audio/High-Quality Video] Big Hero 6 Baymax Big Brother Edition – Tokyo Disneyland The Happy Ride with Baymax: A New Angle

There are six songs played on the popular attraction “The Happy Ride with Baymax,” each available in three versions: with dialogue, without dialogue, and instrumental.

They’re available for streaming and on CD.

“A New Angle” is also a catchy track, and its lyrics—suggesting new possibilities like “If you spin around and look, you’ll discover a new way of seeing”—are really cool! If you were to choreograph a dance to this song, adding lots of jumps and occasionally swinging your arms wide to the left and right could make it really fun.

It’s a perfect recommendation for younger elementary students, too.

And it’s also great as background music to create a lively mood during recreation time!