[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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[Childcare] For 3-year-olds! Recommended dance songs for sports day (161–170)
Shinako Worldshinako
With its bright and cheerful pop sound, this song has an irresistible charm that captivates children.
The lyrics, which reflect Shinako’s unique worldview, convey the importance of living freely.
Released in March 2024, the track drew attention as Shinako’s debut single.
Its lively rhythm and catchy melody make it perfect for singing and dancing with kids at kindergarten and nursery school events.
It’s a recommended song for children who want to value their individuality.
B A Y M A XTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu
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.
[Childcare] For preschoolers! Recommended dance songs for sports day (171–180)
sound ninjaFukuda Sho
Let’s show off some ninja arts to the beat! Introducing Oto Ninja.
When you think of ninjas, many of you might picture them being skilled at hiding from enemies or making a quick escape.
This time, let’s transform into “Oto Ninja,” who perform ninja arts in time with sounds! If you listen closely, you can hear all kinds of sounds.
Move your body to match the sounds you hear, and you’ll also discover the joy of dancing.
Try expanding the conversation by asking, “What sound do you think this is?”
Let’s hang out!Hayami Kentarō
Atsuko Ono, the 21st “Uta no Onee-san” on NHK Educational TV’s “Okaasan to Issho,” made her debut with the song “Aou yo!” The composer is Kentaro Hayami, who was active as the 8th “Uta no Onii-san.” On the program, the big brother and big sister showed choreography that included waving their hands and stepping with their feet.
Young children are adorable just moving their bodies to the music.
Let’s have fun together by arranging the dance in various ways.
Wooper! Looper!gaagaaS
GaagaaS is a kids’ music duo consisting of guitarist Shingo Matsumura and keyboardist Nodoka Beppu.
In 2020, they released “U-pa! Lu-pa!” on their official YouTube channel.
With its gentle, soothing sound, it seems like kids of all kinds will enjoy it.
The choreography includes lots of moves that even little children can do, like spreading their arms wide, doing squats, and jumping, so be sure to consider it for a performance by a preschool (younger class).
Ninnin Nintama Ondo
Set in the Sengoku period, the story of Ninjutsu Academy—centered on the trio of Rantarō, Kirimaru, and Shinbei—is hugely popular! From the long-beloved TV anime “Nintama Rantarō,” we present “Nin-nin Nintama Ondo.” Many teachers and parents likely watched “Nintama Rantarō” when they were young.
In recent years, it has gained popularity not only among children but also among adults.
The choreography for “Nin-nin Nintama Ondo” can be adapted to suit children.
Try dancing while getting into character!
Head over heels for the cosmosHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko
This song, themed around space, features a memorable wordplay that lines up the names of planets children explore and the colors of the rainbow in order.
It was broadcast with vocals by Yuichiro Hanada and Atsuko Ono as the “Song of the Month” for April 2020 on NHK E-TV’s Okaasan to Issho.
Created by Yujin Kitagawa of Yuzu, the piece is designed to naturally nurture children’s interest in nature and the universe.
It encourages kids to explore the world with a spirit of adventure and enjoy it with rich imagination.
The track is included on the album “Saishin Best: Uchuu ni Muchuu,” and is characterized by an upbeat, bright tempo that’s perfect for parachute (para-balloon) performances.
With lyrics that spark children’s curiosity and simple, easy-to-remember choreography, it’s ideal for group performances at sports days and school recitals.