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

Make you happyNEW!NiziU

NiziU 『Make you happy』 M/V

NiziU’s pre-debut track, with its lively rhythm and catchy melody brimming with energy, is perfect for boosting the excitement at a school sports day.

Released in June 2020, it carries a warm, positive theme of wanting to make others smile, and drew major attention through an audition program that was regularly featured on Nippon TV.

The song became a social phenomenon, breaking the then all-time record for first-week streams.

Its bright, energetic sound is highly recommended as exit BGM for a brisk, running pace—ideal for sending off the hard-working children with smiles after their events!

Tontsukatan-tanNEW!Kureijī Wowuwo!!

Crazy Wow Wow!! "Tontsu Katan Tan" music video

A high-energy pop-rock number from Crazy WowWow!! packed with playful onomatopoeia and shout-alongs.

Released for streaming in October 2025, this track is one of the key early singles that rapidly boosted the band’s profile.

While there were no official tie-ins with films or TV, an animated music video by a popular illustrator sparked dance clips on social media, creating major buzz.

It’s filled with wordplay that prioritizes the fun of sound and a snappy tempo over literal meaning, making your body move naturally as you listen.

Its bright, celebratory vibe is perfect as BGM for sports day dances or entrance marches.

A feel-good anthem recommended for those moments when everyone wants to smile and get hyped together!

Let’s dance!NEW!Snow Man

Snow Man “Odoroze!” Dance Practice

Snow Man is a male idol group that showcases a wide range of activities, wielding compelling physical expression and formation dance as their strengths.

This song—one of the title tracks from their single “BANG!! / SAVE YOUR HEART / Odorouze!” released in April 2026—was released digitally ahead of time in February 2026.

It was selected as the theme song for the film “Specials,” which marks Daisuke Sakuma’s first solo starring role.

The track carries a positive message of laughing off everyday fatigue and anxieties and moving forward together by dancing.

Its irresistibly upbeat party tune is perfect for moments like school sports-day races or dances when you want to unite with friends and get hyped together.

Wake Me UpNEW!Avicii

Avicii – Wake Me Up (Official Video)

A historic masterpiece by the late DJ Avicii.

It’s a captivating track where EDM and acoustic tones intersect beautifully, with a melody that feels open and liberating.

The theme centers on youthful anxieties and the determination to keep moving forward while searching for one’s place.

Released in June 2013 as the lead single from the album True, which came out in September 2013.

At the time, it was played at numerous major festivals and later became widely used in commercials and event background music.

It’s perfect for a flawlessly synchronized flag-dance performance—when the dynamic movements align with the music, the crowd’s excitement is sure to soar! Highly recommended for those who want to create an inspiring stage at a school sports day.

Bye, see you again sometime!NEW!Yonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Goodbye, See You Again Sometime!

A blockbuster hit with an invigorating melody that brightens every day.

Its sprightly rhythm and solid, powerful lyrics come together to give you the courage to move forward.

Released in April 2024, this work became beloved across Japan as the theme song for NHK’s serialized TV drama “Tora ni Tsubasa,” and later appeared on the album “LOST CORNER.” It stands as one of Kenshi Yonezu’s signature songs.

The crisp, fast-paced beat brimming with drive is perfect for dances performed by the older kids at school sports festivals.

With its cool, upbeat tempo, energetic choreography that includes formation changes really shines.

Deliver a breathtaking performance that conveys the children’s robust growth and sweeps the entire venue into a wave of emotion!

Carrying HappinessNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Carrying Happiness (Tokyo Disney Resort Version) | Behind the Scenes

When it comes to songs that make you break into a smile and feel like stepping to the beat, “Carrying Happiness” tops the list.

It’s a digital-only single released in July 2025 by the hugely popular rock band Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

The track was selected as the theme song for Tokyo Disney Resort’s summer special event “Summer Cool-Off,” and even played as attraction BGM, making it a hot topic.

With its bright, open melody and pop-leaning arrangement, it packs an exhilarating sense of excitement into even its shortest phrases.

It’s easy for elementary school students to keep the rhythm, and they can dance energetically with simple moves like jumps and clapping.

It’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing dance number that wraps the entire sports day venue in a happy atmosphere!

kaiju (giant monster)NEW!Sakanakushon

Sakanaction / Kaiju -Music Video-

This single was produced as the opening theme song for the TV anime “Chi: On the Movements of the Earth” and released in February 2025.

Created by Sakanaction, a rock band known for their superb fusion of electronica and rock, this is their first such work in about three years.

It expresses the burning passion, inner conflicts, and hope of people who seek unknown worlds and truth, and it inspires children’s curiosity and positive spirit.

With its rhythmic, catchy groove, I think it’s a perfect fit for cool dances by older kindergarteners and dynamic formation changes.

It’s a highly recommended track for those who want to create an unforgettable sports day that fills the entire venue with emotion!