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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 (21–30)

Mela!Ryokushokushakai

[Sports Day Dance] Mela! / Ryokuoushoku Shakai | Easy Choreography [Kindergarten, Nursery School, Elementary School, Sports Day, Recital, Performance]
Mela!Ryokushokushakai

If you want to liven up a nursery or kindergarten sports day with colorful J-pop, we recommend “Mela!” It’s included on “SINGALONG,” released in 2020 by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, a pop-rock band known for numerous commercial and drama tie-in songs.

Original dance videos were posted on TikTok and became a hot topic.

The jazzy, technically impressive sound brims with a sense of drive and really hits home.

It’s an energetic dance number that will get kids moving without even thinking.

Be sure to check out the choreography—perfect for beginners to enjoy!

Mischief Monster: Kaboom!hiromichi & tanizou

Mischievous Monster Boom [Kids Dance Channel] – Playtime, Sports Day, Kindergarten, Nursery School, Elementary School
Mischief Monster: Kaboom!hiromichi & tanizou

“Yanchakaiju Dokkaan” is a fun song that expresses children’s boundless energy.

Written and composed by Hiromichi & Tanizou, it depicts big, monster-like movements.

With its lively rhythm and cheerful melody, it naturally makes you want to move your body.

Released in March 2019, the song has become popular at sports days and dance events.

It’s designed to bring out the energetic movements of 4-year-olds, making it perfect for younger classes.

Let’s all dance together and make happy memories!

We are little pirates.hiromichi & tanizou

[Dance] We’re Little Pirates! [A Must-See for Preschool Teachers!] [Supervised by Hiromichi & Tanizou]
We are little pirates.hiromichi & tanizou

“We’re Little Pirates” is a fun song that sparks children’s sense of adventure.

The lyrics, which have them become pirates and explore the wide ocean and sky, stimulate their imaginations.

You can feel the excitement in the line, “Forward, forward, toward the blue sea.” Hiromichi & Tanizō’s songs are often used at sports days and in everyday childcare activities.

The choreography is simple, so everyone can enjoy dancing together.

It’s perfect for developing a sense of rhythm and expressive skills, so why not include it in a dance for younger children?

La La La ExercisegaagaaS

La La La Exercise with gaagaaS♪ [Childcare/Dance/Exercise/Summer Vacation/Parenting/Children’s Songs]
La La La ExercisegaagaaS

It’s a simple song that kids can sing easily, and the exercise routine is sure to put you in a happy mood.

Part of a series by gaagaaS, a popular kids’ music unit known for children’s play songs, it lets you have fun dancing while still doing solid basic exercises—starting with deep breathing, then balancing, and rotating your body.

Another key point is that the lyrics are closely synced with the choreography, so even if you don’t remember the moves, listening to the song will pretty much tell you how to move your body.

Be sure to sing and dance with lots of energy!

Animal Exercises 1-2-3okazaki hiromi

[Gymnastics] Animal Exercises 1, 2, 3♪
Animal Exercises 1-2-3okazaki hiromi

“Animal Exercise 1-2-3” is a fun exercise song that incorporates movements inspired by animals kids love.

By mimicking distinctive actions—like a rabbit’s hop-hop or an elephant’s stomp-stomp—children can move their bodies while having a great time.

Released in 2006, the song is widely used at kindergartens and nursery schools for sports days and daily exercise time.

Through animal movements, it naturally gets kids active, fostering rhythm and motor skills while also deepening their affection for animals.

It’s a wonderful track, perfect for times when everyone wants to move their bodies and have fun together.

Obake bake bake gaccha!Keroponzu

Ghosts, Beke-beke, Bakegatcha! / Starring: Keropons & Ryuzo Fukuda
Obake bake bake gaccha!Keroponzu

If you want to get kids excited at a Halloween event, this song—where you can dance along with friendly ghosts—is highly recommended.

It was produced in October 2022 as a song provided to BMK and was selected as the theme song for the TV anime “Obake Zukan!” within TV Tokyo’s “Oha Suta.” Furthermore, in February 2023, a version sung by Keropons themselves was released, and in the music video—choreographed under the supervision of Ryuzo Fukuda—you can see everyone joyfully dancing with the ghosts.

Its upbeat, danceable rhythm and the thrilling world where ghosts appear are part of its charm, and it’s packed with easy-to-learn moves kids will want to copy.

Dance together with children dressed as ghosts or pumpkins at a Halloween party, and you’re sure to have a time full of smiles.

Happy SongTokyo Dizunīrando

[Let's All Dance♪] Baymax's 'Happy Song' Easy Dance Choreography
Happy SongTokyo Dizunīrando

The dance track from Tokyo Disneyland, overflowing with smiles and energy, is perfect for enjoying with your kids.

Featuring a bright, positive message and a lively rhythm, it’s irresistibly catchy—just listening will make your body start moving.

Released in September 2020 alongside the opening of the attraction “The Happy Ride with Baymax,” this energetic song incorporates the world of the Disney film Big Hero 6.

Created to match the attraction’s theme, it’s also included on the album “Tokyo Disney Resort 35th ‘Happiest Celebration!’ Grand Finale Music Album.” With its catchy melody and up-tempo beat, it’s fun for children who love dancing and even those who aren’t confident dancers will feel like joining in.

It’s a great track for the whole family to dance to together, making it perfect for sports days and family events!