[Preschool] Great Dance Songs for Sports Day: Perfect for Younger Children
Sports day is an important event where we can see children’s growth.
For many younger kindergarteners, it may even be their very first sports day.
For teachers, dance is essential to help all the children join in and have fun together!
So here, we’ve gathered recommended dance songs for younger kindergarteners.
There are lots of cute options, including theme songs from NHK programs and anime, as well as songs about fruits and insects.
Choose lively tunes that bring out the children’s innocence, and have everyone dance together to enjoy sports day!
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[Preschool/Childcare] For younger kindergarteners! Recommended dance songs for Sports Day (71–80)
Festival Dokkyun

Let us introduce the “Omatsuri Dokkyun” dance, perfect for summer festivals and event season.
While stepping in place, add movements that match the lyrics.
The song is lively and energizing, so we recommend using your whole body with powerful, large motions.
Holding uchiwa fans and adding call-and-response chants will create a sense of unity across the group.
Performing the dance in colorful happi coats will match the music and make the stage even more vibrant.
Halloween! Halloween!Machico

Hailing from Hiroshima, Machico is a voice actress and singer whose songs feature a bright, energetic voice that shines across J-pop and anime music.
Her Halloween-themed track is full of festive vibes, perfect for kids in costume to dance to with excitement.
In November 2019, she also released the album Machibito Sagashi, delivering songs with a variety of themes.
It’s an ideal pick for Halloween parties at kindergartens and nursery schools—when children move their bodies as ghosts, pumpkins, or witches, the whole venue is sure to be filled with smiles.
The sight of kids dancing in costume will become an unforgettable memory for teachers and parents as well.
We were born with a bang!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

An intro that starts with the sound of Japanese taiko drums makes a striking impression! Let me introduce “Bon! Tō umareta bokutachi wa.” Many people probably feel like listening to this song in the summer.
Popular on the show as the song for August 2025, it’s characterized by its rhythmic sounds and call-and-response shouts.
The lyrics are easy for kids to remember, making it a standout track.
Move your body to the calls and the music, and it’s guaranteed to get everyone excited! It should be easy to include at summer festivals and events, too.
It’s a song that’s fun to listen to and fun to dance to.
[Childcare] For preschoolers! Recommended dance songs for sports day (81–90)
Watch out for hornets!

Let me introduce “Watch Out for the Hornet!”, a dance where you become a hornet.
While waiting for the music to start, strike a pre-flight hornet pose.
The key is to keep your fingertips straight as you wait.
Once the music begins, the hornet can freely fly around the room.
It might be more exciting if you decide on some call-and-response shouts to use during the dance.
Hornets are dangerous if you approach or touch them.
Through the song and dance, it could also be a chance to learn about dangers close to home.
RainbowKamijiyusuke

We’d like to introduce a song that shines at sports festivals! Released by Yusuke Kamiji in 2011, this track is themed around a rainbow and sings of hope and dreams.
It carries a message about the importance of facing forward even in the dark, and its bright, refreshing melody brings out the children’s lively, energetic expressions.
Just as a rainbow is completed by many colors coming together, it expresses the joy of dancing together as one.
The song has been performed at concerts and events, gaining popularity as a number that unites the audience in excitement.
Why not include it in group performances or fun dances for younger classes at your sports day? The children’s vibrant smiles are sure to warm the hearts of their parents.
Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET

This is a high-energy dance track that captivates kids.
CUTIE STREET’s music is characterized by bright melodies and rhythmic beats, overflowing with a pop appeal that makes children want to move their bodies.
The lyrics take small everyday mistakes and worries in a positive light, delivering a message about valuing your true self and individuality, helping to boost children’s self-esteem.
Released digitally in September 2024, the song became a major topic on social media, surpassing 100,000 posts on TikTok.
Numerous dance videos are also available on YouTube, and the simple choreography makes it easy for kids to enjoy.
It’s especially effective for events like school sports days and dance lessons to cultivate a sense of rhythm and teamwork.
Why not dance along with your child and enjoy a fun time together?
Maru Maru Mori Mori!Kaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.

It’s a song that has long been loved as the theme for Fuji TV’s smash-hit drama “Marumo no Okite.” Even the fact that it was released under the name “Kaoru to Tomoki, Sometimes Mook” feels nostalgic now.
Above all, Mana Ashida and Fuku Suzuki’s “Marumori Dance” is adorable, and the two were in constant demand on TV at the time.
Since they were so young back then, it’s probably suitable even for the youngest kindergarten class.
The parents are exactly the generation who watched the drama when it aired, so it’s sure to be a hit!



