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

Otona BlueNEW!atarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

ATARASHII GAKKO! – Otona Blue (Official Music Video)

The new group School Leaders is hugely popular with both adults and kids.

Their song Otona Blue was released digitally in May 2020.

It expresses the conflicts and impatience a teenage girl feels as she grows into a woman, set to an electro sound reminiscent of Showa-era pop.

In early 2023, the head-shaking dance gained attention on TikTok and sparked a major boom.

It became a record-breaking hit, reaching No.

1 on Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs in March of the same year.

With its distinctive moves and powerful vocals, this track is perfect for an elementary school sports day dance.

If everyone has fun shaking their heads while they dance, it’s sure to be a performance to remember.

AdventureYOASOBI

YOASOBI "Adventure" Official Music Video

[Adventure] YOASOBI 'Pom-Pom & Easy Dance' A simple arranged dance you can perform at recitals and school plays!

This is the one that became a hot topic after being featured as the commercial song for Universal Studios Japan.

It’s a track by YOASOBI, the music duo of singer Lila Ikuta and Ayase, who is also known as a Vocaloid producer, released digitally in 2023.

Its refreshing tone evokes an image of a clear blue sky spreading overhead.

With an easy-to-follow tempo and rhythm, I think even dance beginners will find it approachable.

If you focus on using big, full-body movements, it should match the bright sound and vibe perfectly.

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We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā

Sambomaster / We’ve Gotta Do the Impossible MUSIC VIDEO

[We’ve Gotta Do the Impossible] Sambomaster “Simple Dance” — A simple arranged dance you can do at sports days and presentations!

A positive, powerful song that makes kids want to move their bodies is one of Sambomaster’s popular tracks.

The lyrics convey the importance of taking on exactly what seems “impossible,” giving children confidence and courage.

Released in February 2010 as the theme for Nissan’s Serena commercial, the song was later used as the image song for the film Cheer☆Dance, capturing the hearts of many.

Combining energetic rhythms with a strong message, this track is perfect for those looking for music to dance to at events like sports days or recitals.

Even complex choreography can be easily adapted, so children who are new to dance can enjoy moving along!

Living in ColorChantry Johnson and Dewain Whitmore

Tokyo Disney Resort® – 40th Anniversary Theme Song “Living in Color”

[Living in Color] Disneyland 40th Anniversary Theme Song: “Pom-Poms & Flags & Easy Dance” — Anyone Can Dance It! Perfect for sports days and recitals! Simple arranged dance! (Living in Color)

Created to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Tokyo Disney Resort, this energetic, pop track by Chantel “Chanty” Johnson and Dwayne Whitmore has garnered wide support and is even used in dazzling Disney parades.

Released in June 2023 as a digital download, the song’s lyrics celebrate embracing a colorful life.

Incorporating K-pop-inspired sounds, it features a catchy melody and rhythm.

Its tone is enjoyable for both children and adults, making it perfect for flag dances at school sports days.

Get everyone dancing, and the whole venue is sure to come together in excitement.

Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

‘Rat-tat-tat’ Official Music Video / Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE

[Sports Day Dance] “Rat-tat-tat” / Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS (Easy Choreography | Lower Elementary, Middle Elementary, Upper Elementary)

Rat-tat-tat” by J SOUL BROTHERS III from EXILE TRIBE drew attention as the song for the “Zombie de Dance” segment at USJ’s Halloween event.

Released in 2019, the track is memorable for its distinctive choreography in the chorus, where you raise both hands and swing them side to side.

LDH group songs can seem difficult to dance to, but don’t worry—an official kid-friendly easy version is available! There are even parts in the lyrics that tell you whether to move your hands up or down, so you can just follow along.

Let’s hype up your sports day with a cool dance!

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KICK BACKYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – KICKBACK

“KICK BACK” (Kenshi Yonezu) Dance Cover ② – Elementary School Dance Class, Culture School

This is a song that gained popularity as the opening theme for the anime Chainsaw Man and proudly joined Kenshi Yonezu’s lineup of hit tracks! It was co-produced with Daiki Tsuneta from King Gnu, and its unique music video also became a hot topic.

If you’re going to perform a dance at a sports day, why not try this song? It’s a well-known track that people of all ages have probably heard at least once, and its catchy, cool vibe makes it perfect for the event! There’s no official choreography, but plenty of original choreography videos have been uploaded, so you’re all set!

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ParadiseNiziU

NiziU(니쥬) 5th Single「Paradise」M/V

Elementary school WithU danced to NiziU’s “Paradise”! [Mai dancing as all nine members in a no-cut performance]

This is a song by NiziU, written as the theme for the 2023 film Doraemon: Nobita’s Sky Utopia.

Speaking of NiziU, their hit Make you happy sparked the “jump-rope dance” craze and became popular among children.

Since this is also a Doraemon song, many kids may already know it.

With its relaxed tempo, it’s easy to dance to, and its lyrics about cherishing close friends make it perfect for school sports days.

There’s an official dance music video, so if you want to check the choreography all the way through, be sure to use that as a reference.

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