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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 schoolers can dance! Recommended dance songs and choreography for sports day (101–110)

Happiness Is HereTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto

Dance “Happiness Is Here” [05] · 2016 LAZONA Kawasaki

Happiness Is HereTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto

From 2013 to 2018, the main song played in Tokyo Disneyland’s daytime parade was “Happiness Is Here.” Centered on this track, the parade featured a Disney medley including titles like “Dumbo” and “Snow White.” As an aside, the previous parade, “Jubilation!,” was great too.

“Happiness Is Here” is very dance-friendly and easy to choreograph, allowing you to include lots of fun clapping and jumping sections.

Please also check out the choreography by various dance teams uploaded on video sites for reference.

It’s a highly recommended song that can be widely used from preschoolers to elementary school students.

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StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – StaRt

StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE

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GREEN APPLE’s “StaRt,” with its catchy melody, is a song that people of all ages can enjoy.

Since it’s energetic right from the intro, let’s incorporate strong, simple movements into the expression.

The uplifting melody should help create a greater sense of unity in the venue.

For the up-tempo parts, focus while moving your arms and legs, and express it with a smile.

Wearing matching outfits for the performance will enhance the sense of togetherness and make it a wonderful sports day.

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Biri MillionYuuri

Yuuri “Birimirion” Official Music Video

Biri MillionYuuri

Yuri’s “Billimillion,” with its catchy chorus that turns many listeners into fans after just one listen, is likely used by many schools for their sports days.

The chorus has a brisk tempo, so the key is to dance while expressing yourself with big movements of your arms and legs.

The gentle melody and lyrics will lift the dancers’ spirits and are sure to get everyone excited! Performing in the special setting of a sports day can be nerve-wracking, but once you finish the dance, you’ll likely feel both a sense of accomplishment and personal growth.

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TimingBurakku Bisukettsu

Yakushiji Kindergarten: 2024 Kindergarten Sports Day — Middle Class Parent-Child Dance “Timing”

TimingBurakku Bisukettsu

We’d like to introduce a song that’s perfect for a bright and energetic atmosphere at children’s sports days! It’s a single by Black Biscuits, released in April 1998, which reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts and became a huge hit with about 1.48 million copies sold.

Its pop, uplifting melody and lively beat have an irresistible rhythm that naturally gets kids moving.

It’s a well-known favorite among J-pop fans and continues to be loved across generations, even being performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in December 2023.

The lyrics, which sing about important moments in everyday life, make it perfect for practice time leading up to the dance segment of a sports day.

The fun choreography that kids can energetically dance to with friends is sure to become a popular program for preschoolers’ sports festivals.

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[Dance] ChantAdo

Reiwa 6 School Year Dance Performance: “Sho” (Elder/Oldest Kindergarten Class)

[Dance] ChantAdo

How about trying a dance to “Show” sung by Ado, a familiar tune from Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween Horror Nights? It’s a very popular song, so many kids have probably heard it.

In the video, the choreography for the chorus is the same as the one actually performed at Universal Studios Japan.

The tempo is fast, so the moves might be tricky, but even simple choreography becomes impactful when everyone’s in sync.

Give it a try!

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