Dance Music in Western Pop That Fires Up Sports Days and Athletic Festivals [2025]
Since dance became a compulsory subject in 2012, it has become more familiar to young people than it used to be, and there are now more opportunities to showcase the results of daily practice on big stages like sports days and school festivals.
Of course, choosing classic BGM will get the crowd going, but you’ll also want to show your taste by incorporating the latest dance music.
In this article, we’ve compiled the latest hits and popular tracks of Western dance music that will hype up sports days and school festivals.
From pop infused with funk and disco elements to melodic EDM, we’ve selected a wide range of songs, so be sure to pick tracks that match your production and scenes!
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Western dance music to hype up sports days and athletic festivals [2025] (71–80)
PlayersCoi Leray
Koi Leray, who shot to prominence when her 2020 release “No More Parties” became a viral hit on TikTok.
Her track “Players” is a dance tune with pleasantly nostalgic synth sounds reminiscent of ’80s pop.
The hybrid of that retro vibe and her contemporary vocals gives the song a fresh feel that’s sure to lift your spirits.
The tempo isn’t too fast either, making it a perfect pick for those who aren’t confident with super quick choreography!
I Feel Like DancingJason Mraz
With its straightforward title, “I Feel Like Dancing,” this song is perfect for school-festival dance performances.
Written by American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, the number is irresistibly catchy—the chorus simply repeats the title over and over, and after just one listen it gets stuck in your head.
It could be fun to arrange it so the audience watching the dance can sing along with that repeated part, too! Getting everyone to sing together while you dance would make a great memory for the school festival.
TQGKAROL G, Shakira
Karol G is a singer-songwriter from Colombia.
Her collaboration with fellow countrywoman Shakira, “TQG,” is perfect for anyone looking for a slightly unconventional dance track.
By the way, the title is an abbreviation of “Te Quedó Grande,” which means “you were too much to handle.” As that suggests, the song is sung entirely in Spanish.
Especially for a school festival where the dance club performs, the distinctive sound of Spanish in this track could help set your routine apart from other schools’ song choices.
Be sure to consider it!
Bloody Mary (TikTok Remix)Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga’s “Bloody Mary,” with its intriguingly eerie intro melody, really leaves an impression.
The song’s simple chorus repeats the phrase “dance, dance, dance,” making it easy for people who aren’t confident in English to get excited and join in.
Also, the “Bloody Mary (TikTok Remix),” which gained popularity on TikTok, is sped up just enough to work perfectly as a dance track—highly recommended.
It could be fun to hype the crowd with the original first, then switch to the remix version and ramp it up into a more intense dance!
Old Town Road ft. Billy Ray CyrusLil Nas X
Released in 2018, “Old Town Road” is one of Lil Nas X’s signature songs that gained popularity on TikTok.
Since he’s also famous for his 2021 release “INDUSTRY BABY,” some people might associate him with a more aggressive image, but the key point is that “Old Town Road” is actually the opposite—a country-style track.
It also seems like a great song to cool down to after intense dancing.
Plus, we recommend flowing from this track into “INDUSTRY BABY” in your dance routine!
INDUSTRY BABYLil Nas X, Jack Harlow
Rapper Lil Nas X keeps dropping big tunes one after another.
INDUSTRY BABY, his collaboration with fellow rapper Jack Harlow, drew attention with its provocative music video.
Thanks to that, the song is widely known—even among people who don’t usually listen to Western pop—which makes it a great pick for a school festival dance track.
Plus, it’s a cool hip-hop tune where the rap doesn’t overpower the track, so people might think you’ve got great taste in music selection.
The tempo isn’t too fast either, so it’s highly recommended even for those who aren’t used to dancing!
FlowersMiley Cyrus
“Flowers” is a rapidly rising hit by American singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus.
She debuted in 2008 with her first album, “Breakout,” and she’s popular in Japan as well, so it’s a great pick that even people who don’t usually listen to Western music can easily get excited about together.
The song has a mysterious vibe that seems like it would pair well with that kind of dance, too! It’s hugely popular on music streaming services and beyond, so it’s also a top recommendation for anyone looking for stylish Western music.