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

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!

Playlist

Dances that elementary school kids can do! Recommended tracks to liven up a school sports day
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	POKÉDANCEnanahira		Pokémon songs are dance-friendly and perfect for sports day.
2	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		A song that turns weakness into an ally and gives you the courage to move forward with kindness and strength.
3	MORNIING SUNEXILE B HAPPY		Supporting children's dreams through dance and music
4	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		Dancehall is a song that gives energy and courage
5	mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism will perform the theme song for SPY×FAMILY
6	I am the strongest.Ado		The movie’s theme song sung by Uta, a song about the courage to face forward.
7	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		CreepyNuts' song about confidence and individuality
8	chantAdo		A positive song that expresses emotions and moves forward
9	I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi		A refreshing, cheerful dance song by Naniwa Danshi
10	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Aoi to Natsu”
11	Goodbye DeclarationChinozo		Finger dance tutorial for “Goodbye Declaration”
12	ultramarineYOASOBI		YOASOBI's Gunjou is a dance song
13	Hello, hellon-buna(yorusika)×shittokingusu×terebisenshi		Introduction of the ending theme song of Tensai Terebi-kun
14	Jamboree Mickey!Marco Marinangeli		Jamboree Mickey is a catchy song, and its dance is a hot topic.
15	Make you happyNiziU		Let's liven up the sports day with NiziU's upbeat songs
16	Tontsukatan-tanKureijī Wowuwo!!		High-energy pop rock with crazy wow-wow
17	Let’s dance!Snow Man		A positive song by Snow Man for a movie theme
18	Wake Me UpAvicii		An iconic Avicii track—open, liberating, and moving
19	Bye, see you again sometime!Yonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s exhilarating hit song that’s perfect for a sports day
20	Carrying HappinessMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s summer theme song
21	kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon		Sakanaction releases first new song in three years
22	VoyageIkuta Rira		A youth-themed cheer song and a dance assignment track
23	Only One StoryZEROBASEONE		A Pokémon theme song that supports those who strive
24	Only One StoryPoketto Monsutā		Pokémon opening theme song, a cheer song by ZEROBASEONE
25	Double Double Fight!CANDY TUNE		CANDY TUNE’s smash hit song that gives you energy
26	KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song, an eternal love that continues into the next life
27	Anytime Anywheremilet		The Ending Theme Song of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
28	R.Y.U.S.E.ISandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		The 13th single by Sandaime J Soul Brothers
29	Nice idea!Ryokushokushakai		A pop song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai that lets you energetically dance from the morning
30	ROSÉ & Bruno MarsAPT.		A dance track by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars
31	Rock this Partytimelesz		Let's liven up the sports day dance with timeless's new song
32	breakfastMrs. GREEN APPLE		The refreshing pop rock of Mrs. GREEN APPLE
33	Curtain callYuuri		Let's liven up the sports day with Yuuri's 'Curtain Call'
34	CharismaxSnow Man		Para-Para and Dance Sound Fusion Track
35	ButterBTS		BTS’s dance-pop smash hit
36	WanteD!！WanteD！Mrs. GREEN APPLE		Dance song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE for a sports day
37	Happinessarashi		Flag dance to Arashi’s cheer song
38	New Treasure IslandSakanakushon		Sakanaction movie theme song
39	Deer-Colored DaysKanoko Noko (CV: Megumi Han), Koshiko Tora (CV: Saki Fujita), Koshi Anko (CV: Rui Tanabe), Bashame Meme (CV: Fuka Izumi)		Let's liven up the sports day with the anime theme song from the Deer Club
40	My cutest featureFRUITS ZIPPER		A sports festival dance song by FRUITS ZIPPER with a self-affirmation theme
41	hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake		Omoinotake’s love song theme song
42	Standing on stageYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s cheer song, brilliance on stage
43	Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		Adult Blue head-shaking dance
44	AdventureYOASOBI		A refreshing YOASOBI song for dance beginners
45	We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā		Sambomaster’s uplifting classic
46	Living in ColorChantry Johnson and Dewain Whitmore		A pop song commemorating Disney’s 40th anniversary
47	Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		Liven up the sports day with Sandaime J Soul Brothers’ “Rat-tat-tat.”
48	KICK BACKYonezu Kenshi		An anime theme song, a masterpiece co-created with King Gnu
49	ParadiseNiziU		NiziU’s new song is the theme song for the Doraemon movie.
50	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		The fun signature song of Ryokuoushoku Shakai, Mela!
51	Opening DeclarationNovelbright		Epic songs by a rock band and passionate dance
52	swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu		The collaborative song “Tsubame” by YOASOBI and Midories
53	KICK&SLIDESandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		Introduce dance songs for a sports day
54	Permission To DanceBTS		Let's dance BTS's 'Permission to Dance' at the sports day
55	HabitSEKAI NO OWARI		Introduction to the dance for SEKAI NO OWARI’s “Habit”
56	Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET		Delivering energy with a pop song for kids
57	Green Pepper ExerciseArima Kana		Oshi no Ko’s ‘Green Pepper Exercise’ is popular.
58	Yowanehaki (feat. Wanuka & asmi)MAISONdes		Introduce how to dance Yowanehaki
59	Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo		Pokémon opening theme choreography video becomes a hot topic
60	Brother BeatSnow Man		Snow Man “Brother Beat” - for sports day
61	CharacterRyokushokushakai		Let's enjoy dancing to Ryokuoushoku Shakai's lively songs
62	Otherworldly Mixed Grand Ball (feat. Ghost)Hoshino Gen		The theme song of the trending Ghost Dance
63	phonyTsumiki		A simple introduction to how to dance to the Vocaloid song Phony
64	Muscatyuzu		A dance to Yuzu’s “Muscat”
65	primary colorsYOASOBI		YOASOBI's “Sangenshoku” has the theme of bonds
66	B A Y M A XTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu		Baymax’s Fun Dance Song
67	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		WANIMA's 'Yatte Minayo' is perfect as a sports day dance song.
68	idolYOASOBI		YOASOBI's Oshi no Ko is perfect for a sports day dance
69	Helloyama × bocchiboromaru		Cheering Song by yama and Bocchi Boromaru
70	OtonokeCreepy Nuts		The Dandadan theme song with captivating rhythm and lyrics
71	It’s a sweets-ful time!Tokyo Dizunīrando		A pop dance song by Vanellope for children
72	Racing into the NightYOASOBI		I tried dancing to YOASOBI’s “Racing into the Night.”
73	Super Dancin’ ManiaTokyo Dizunīrando		Dance track for a Disney Land club event
74	Bye-Good-ByeBE:FIRST		Let's dance to BE:FIRST's second single at the sports day
75	DoraemonHoshino Gen		Doraemon is a children’s dance song by Gen Hoshino.
76	superstarKetsumeishi		A hip-hop and pop fusion, a cheering anthem that celebrates talent
77	NEW DANCEXG		Expressing the fun with friends in a bright dance track
78	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		Apartment game music from Korea is hugely popular.
79	Brand new dayTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto		Beginner-friendly dance to the Disney 35th anniversary commemorative song
80	Map of the HeartBOYSTYLE		BOYSTYLE is the opening theme song
81	Shinako Worldshinako		Shinako’s songs are perfect for kids’ dance.
82	SignalWANIMA		WANIMA “Signal” that hypes up the sports day
83	Happy SongTokyo Dizunīrando		Dance music of Tokyo Disneyland
84	Nanchū Sōran BushiHokkaidō min’yō		Traditional Japanese dances are a staple event at school sports festivals.
85	The Villains’ Halloween “Into the Frenzy”Tokyo Dizunīrando		Disney Villains-themed Halloween dance
86	Everyone’s a star!Haisukūru Myūjikaru		Disney movie, a classic you can sing and dance to
87	StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 'StaRt' is moving.
88	The Pupu and Humu Incident-Solving Dance		The Cute Dance Song of Butt Detective
89	Mīchatta Dance		Bring out children’s smiles and energy through fun dance
90	RunLittle Glee Monster		A positive cheer song that supports taking a step toward your dreams
91	The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster		The upbeat songs by Little Glee Monster are suitable for sports days.
92	Age-age hoi-hoi		Simple and easy dance, for elementary school students
93	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		A proposal to dance to SHISHAMO’s “Ashita mo”
94	Abracadabra spellchibi maruko-chan & baku chuu mondai		Chibi Maruko-chan’s ending theme song
95	Tattayuzu		A positive, encouraging song by Yuzu
96	Pirapīpirafu seijin		Children’s dance song by Pilafians is popular
97	Transform! Ninja-jan!		The charm of children enjoying ninja transformations
98	School HeavenDream5		Dream5 covers Gakuen Tengoku
99	One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		A powerful song that cheers on youth is born.
100	PopopopoposeGReeeeN		A song that kids can dance to happily with a smile
101	Shuriken Ninja		Transform into a ninja! Let’s play with fun songs and techniques.
102	S-s-stealthy footsteps		Showcase of a child's quiet ninja dance
103	Real Gonekāzu		Anthropomorphized Disney films tickle the imagination.
104	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s anime theme song depicts a fiery challenge and bonds
105	POKÉDANCEHonda Yuki		A dance track for Pokémon fans to enjoy
106	Go, Sakura! / Cheer up, Sakura!THE SUPER FRUIT		THE SUPER FRUIT's Sakura Fure Fure is perfect for flag dancing
107	Happiness Is HereTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto		Easy to dance to as the main song of a Disney parade
108	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE wins the Youth Theme Song Award
109	New EraAdo		Choreography tips for Ado’s “New Genesis” at a sports day
110	Zankyo SankaAimer		Aimer’s sports day dance song that sings of hope and courage
111	Color NinjaOzawa Kazuto		A fun stage where colorful ninjas dance
112	Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento		The Giri-Giri Dance is hugely popular with kids
113	TimingBurakku Bisukettsu		Popular songs perfect for a lively sports day
114	A New AngleTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu		Characteristics and Uses of Baymax Music
115	Ninja Dance		Ninja dance has distinctive moves and is fun.
116	Ninja Hattari-kun		Ninja Hattari-kun sings his techniques in a cool musical style.
117	Odoru Pompoko RinE-girls		E-girls cover the theme song of Chibi Maruko-chan
118	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā		Easy dances that hype up karaoke
119	Shakariki! Soran Samba		A fusion of Soran-bushi and samba
120	Ninnin Nintama Ondo		Introducing the popularity and the ondo (traditional dance/song) of Nintama Rantarō
121	Mischief Ninja Arts Manual		The comical dance of the Trickster Ninja Arts Ledger
122	Hattori-kun Ondo		Introducing the Ninja Hattori-kun Ondo
123	Ninja Hattori-kun		Let's dance to the opening song of Ninja Hattori-kun
124	To Us Who Were Once GeniusesCreepy Nuts		Hype up the sports day with Creepy Nuts’ powerful song
125	PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH		An irresistible EDM party tune
126	Princess WaltzDizunīrando Pari		Beautiful dance of a Disney Princess
127	Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu		Music for the beanbag toss event at a sports day
128	ThrillerMaikeru Jakuson		Michael Jackson’s Thriller is a massive hit
129	MUSIC VIDEOOkazaki Taiiku		Depicting the creators’ intentions behind the music video
130	Koo Lu LeeTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu		Baymax’s fun dance track with energetic choreography
131	Hold me hula-hula danceMizutani Chieko & Harumio		Fun songs and dances played at the sports festival
132	A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki		Danceable songs by Masaki Suda
133	Maru Maru Mori MoriKaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.		A heartwarming song with bright, uplifting lyrics
134	DynamiteBTS		BTS's “Dynamite” has simple choreography and is recommended
135	Biri MillionYuuri		Yuri’s “Birimirion” is a classic song for sports festivals.