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Recommended for sports days and recreational events! Easy-to-dance Disney classics and popular dance songs

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Here are some Disney dance songs that are easy to perform at sports days and recreational events!

From beloved classics that kids are sure to recognize to recent hits, there’s a wide variety to choose from.

Some songs have official choreography, while plenty of others feature fan-made dance videos.

It’s also fun to find songs the kids love, look up or create choreography, and practice together.

Let’s all have fun dancing!

Find your favorites and make your event even more exciting!

Recommended for sports days and recreational activities! Easy-to-dance Disney classics and popular dance songs (1–10)

Refreshing and invigoratingDisney

Refreshing Beat Cheer / Disney Summer Festival [Sports Day & Recital Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

Refreshing Rousing Disney

Disney Natsu Matsuri was held at Tokyo Disneyland from 2012 to 2018.

It was a unique event designed to evoke the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese festival.

Among its highlights, Soryo Kobu—a performance staged in front of Cinderella Castle—featured dance with a Japanese flair, blending the charm of old-fashioned festivals with Disney magic.

A simplified arrangement of the choreography uses many linear movements, making it easy to learn, and when performed in unison, it creates a powerful stage presence.

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B A Y M A XTokyo Disneyland Baymax

[High-quality audio and video] Big Brother Baymax Edition — Tokyo Disneyland The Happy Ride with Baymax (B-A-Y-M-A-X)

B-A-Y-M-A-X Tokyo Disneyland Baymax

This is an upbeat dance song used in the Baymax’s Happy Ride attraction at Tokyo Disneyland.

With the name “Baymax” sung to the rhythm, the song features a lively, friendly melody.

The choreography is very simple—just moving your arms up and down is enough to have fun—so anyone from kids to adults can join in easily.

Dancing in a group naturally brings out smiles and fills the venue with a cheerful atmosphere.

It’s also recommended as a crowd-pleaser for school sports days and community events.

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The Villains’ Halloween “Into the Frenzy”Tokyo Disneyland

The Villains Halloween “Into the Frenzy” — Mainly Featuring Dancers — 2024/9/30

The Villains’ Halloween “Into the Frenzy” – Tokyo Disneyland

This dance number is themed around Disney villains and is perfect for Halloween events.

The charm lies in fully embodying a villain to enjoy a different vibe than usual.

The choreography, which suits fierce expressions and slightly exaggerated gestures, is sure to draw the audience’s attention.

Costumes in black or purple will enhance the mood and heighten the Halloween spirit.

Dancing in unison as a group adds impact, spreading thrills and fun throughout the venue.

Included as a centerpiece for a school sports day or recreational event, it’s a piece that lets both adults and children step into an extraordinary world.

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Recommended for sports days and recreation! Easy-to-dance Disney classics and popular dance tunes (11–20)

A New AngleTokyo Disneyland Baymax

[High-Quality Audio/High-Quality Video] Big Hero 6 Baymax Big Brother Edition – Tokyo Disneyland The Happy Ride with Baymax: A New Angle

A New Angle: Tokyo Disneyland Baymax

There are six songs played on the popular attraction “The Happy Ride with Baymax,” each available in three versions: with dialogue, without dialogue, and instrumental.

They’re available for streaming and on CD.

“A New Angle” is also a catchy track, and its lyrics—suggesting new possibilities like “If you spin around and look, you’ll discover a new way of seeing”—are really cool! If you were to choreograph a dance to this song, adding lots of jumps and occasionally swinging your arms wide to the left and right could make it really fun.

It’s a perfect recommendation for younger elementary students, too.

And it’s also great as background music to create a lively mood during recreation time!

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Happy RideTokyo Disneyland Baymax

TDL Baymax’s Happy Ride – All 6 Songs [Tokyo Disneyland] Produced on Oct 13, 2023 | Tokyo Disney Resort | Kenchu—ube

Happy Ride Tokyo Disneyland Baymax

Have you seen the movie Big Hero 6? It’s a story that weaves in Eastern elements, which is rare for a Disney film.

You might think it’s just for kids, but it also has suspense, so I recommend it to anyone who hasn’t seen it yet.

The Baymax-themed Disneyland attraction “The Happy Ride with Baymax” is also very popular.

While the ride is operating, one of six songs plays, including “Happy Song” and “One Sweet Ride.” Every track is upbeat and sure to make you happy.

The CD is also available for purchase, so I hope you’ll listen to all the songs first!

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Happiness Is HereTokyo Disney Resort

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

Happiness Is Here Tokyo Disney Resort

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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Real GoneCars

Real Gone (from Cars)

Real Gone Cars

One of the charms of Disney movies is anthropomorphism.

Snowmen talk, and cars and airplanes have human-like personalities—there are all sorts of elements that spark children’s imagination and curiosity.

The film Cars is like that too.

It’s not just a simple good-versus-evil story; friendship and love run deep beneath it all.

Sheryl Crow’s song “Real Gone” pairs perfectly with a cool dance.

It’s also a great BGM choice for school sports days during sprints or relays.

The Cars soundtrack is packed with tracks you can use, including songs by Chuck Berry and Rascal Flatts.

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