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[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!

[Childcare] For preschoolers! Recommended dance songs for sports day (141–150)

March of the RoadHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

[Okaasan to Issho] Road March ♪ | Tsukiuta | covered by UtaSta | video by UtaSta | Stops babies from crying | Songs babies enjoy | Nursery rhyme | Children's song | With choreography | Educational anime
March of the RoadHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

A lively marching tune has arrived! Introducing the January 2025 “Song of the Month” from Okaasan to Issho, sung by Yuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata.

Set to bright brass and snappy drum rhythms, this cheerful piece expresses the feeling of facing forward and moving ahead.

You can clap along to the rhythmic beat and move your body with a big smile.

It’s also included on the album “NHK Okaasan to Issho Latest Best: Hyu-rara Bun-bun!” so it can be enjoyed both at home and in childcare settings.

It’s a wonderful piece for the start of a new year, perfect for sharing the feeling of walking toward the future together with parents and children.

Sun Sun Exercisedoriimingu

[Full Song] Sansan Taiso | Anpanman [Preschoolers, Nursery, Kindergarten, Ages 0, 1, 2, 3+] Tried Dancing
Sun Sun Exercisedoriimingu

This cheerfully upbeat piece, hugely popular with children, is a gymnastics song released in August 1995.

Its charm lies in the cute choreography inspired by sunshine and a catchy, rhythmic melody that makes you want to hum along.

In the Anpanman world sung by Dreaming, children can join in naturally with smiles.

It’s perfect for livening up a school sports day, as kids can happily dance along with Anpanman and his friends.

The song is also included on the album “Soreike! Anpanman Best Hit ’21” and is beloved by many children as the ending theme of the TV anime “Soreike! Anpanman.” With a setting that feels like taking a walk with Anpanman and his friends, dancing to it together at a sports day will make for wonderful memories.

Karada DandanSakushi: Yoshida Sensha / Sakkyoku: Kosugi Yasuo

Karada Dandan [E-Tele] Lyrics: Sensha Yoshida / Composition: Yasuo Kosugi Okaasan to Issho♪ Full Choreography Version!
Karada DandanSakushi: Yoshida Sensha / Sakkyoku: Kosugi Yasuo

Known as a popular exercise song from an NHK children’s program, this piece is full of ideas that let kids move their bodies while having fun.

It’s thrillingly imaginative, inviting children to become sea creatures, pretend to be dinosaurs and mammoths, and move like ninjas or athletes.

The playful lyrics by manga artist Sensha Yoshida and the friendly melody composed by Yasuo Kosugi are a perfect match, sparking kids’ spirit of adventure.

Broadcast since April 2019 in the exercise segment of “Okaasan to Issho,” it’s ideal for morning stretches, warm-ups before physical activity, or whenever you want a refreshing change of pace.

Here we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKIN

TV Anime 'ONE PIECE' We Go! ~HIKAKIN & SEIKIN with Luffy Special ver.~
Here we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKIN

A lively and cheerful song has arrived to boost the Fish-Man Island arc of the TV anime ONE PIECE! With a perfectly synchronized duet by HIKAKIN & SEIKIN, joined by Mayumi Tanaka—famous as the voice of Luffy—the track passionately sings of dreams and adventure.

The piece portrays the bonds between friends and the passion for chasing dreams, energizing children’s hearts.

It’s used as the opening theme for the anime SPECIAL EDITED VERSION “ONE PIECE” Fish-Man Island Arc, airing from January 2025, and it fits the anime’s world perfectly.

It’s a song the whole family can enjoy, so why not spend a wonderful musical time singing and dancing together with the kids?

We are ninjas, indeed.Fukuda Sho

[Expression Play] We Are Ninjas, You Know / Sho Fukuda [Childcare/Kindergarten/Parenting/Ninja/Play Song/Children’s Song]
We are ninjas, indeed.Fukuda Sho

Perfect for the adorable vibe of infants, too! Presenting “We Are Little Ninjas.” At sports days and festivals, you can catch the cool performances of the preschool classes, but many people also look forward to the adorable moments from the infant classes, right? This time, let’s transform into ninjas with “We Are Little Ninjas,” a piece that even infant classes can try.

Its gentle melody and soft choreography are just right for the little ones.

Give it a try in your program!

New EraAdo

[For Sports Day and Recitals] Ado “New Genesis” Easy Dance Choreography & Pom-Poms for Preschool and Elementary School Children
New EraAdo

This song, with its dynamic rhythm and hopeful lyrics, is perfect for kids’ dance.

Ado’s powerful vocals express the excitement of a new world and spark children’s imaginations.

The tightrope-like melody and lyrics portraying a longing for freedom teach the importance of taking on challenges.

Released in June 2022, the song was used as the theme for the anime film ONE PIECE FILM RED and also served as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime series ONE PIECE.

It’s recommended for those looking for a go-to dance track or for parents deciding on music for their children’s dance recitals.

Many choreography videos are available, so try starting with some simple steps!

I love stripes!

[Classic Song] I Love Stripes ♪ [Shimajiro Channel Official]
I love stripes!

Composed from a child’s point of view, the song features a bright, rhythmic melody and familiar, approachable lyrics.

Naomi Minami’s charm as a voice actress shines through, and her lively vocals capture children’s hearts.

Released in March 2018, the track was featured on the children’s educational TV program “Shimajiro no Waou!” and has become popular with many kids.

It is also included on the album “Shimajiro no Waou! Uta♪ Dance Special Vol.

11,” and has been developed as related content for Benesse Corporation’s early childhood correspondence course, “Kodomo Challenge.” It’s a song kids can enjoy singing and dancing to together, making it ideal for music time or events.