[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 preschoolers! Recommended dance songs for sports day (21–30)
Muscatyuzu

This is a song that was also used as the opening theme for the TV anime Crayon Shin-chan.
Combined with the bright and energetic image of the artist Yuzu, I think there are people who say, “I don’t watch the anime, but I like this song.” The video for Yuzu’s “Muscat” ‘Sukkato Dance’ dance lesson also introduces a front-facing choreography.
The song is up-tempo, but the choreography doesn’t seem too difficult.
You could even swap out just the super-fast parts for your own original moves.
It’s sure to liven up a school sports day!
Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemao

The opening theme used for 12 years from 2007 in the TV anime Doraemon is “Yume wo Kanaete Doraemon.” The singer is the artist mao, who has performed many songs for anime and games and made her major debut with this track.
This song, which sings of shimmering, overflowing hope, is sure to become a favorite even for children hearing it for the first time.
If you dance with choreography that matches the lyrics—like opening a door or striking a flying pose—it’ll be irresistibly cute!
[Childcare] For preschoolers! Recommended dance songs for sports day (31–40)
Nyan-Para☆DanceMiyahara Hitomi

Seeing little children dance while posing and acting like cats is absolutely adorable.
If everyone dances together at a school sports day, it’s sure to bring smiles to the faces of parents—the cute cat dance “Nyan-Para☆Dance.” As the title suggests, it incorporates para-para dance elements in the chorus and other parts.
If you adapt the choreography for kindergarteners, everyone can enjoy dancing together.
Wearing cat ears and tails to match the cat-themed dance would be charming, too.
[Dance] Is it a banana?Taniguchi Kunihiro
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“Is It a Banana?” is a cute song with a bouncy rhythm and fun lyrics.
Have the children transform into banana-loving little monkeys and enjoy dancing.
Even with simple choreography, each child’s own expression will turn it into a one-of-a-kind performance that can only be seen in that moment.
It’s also great to enjoy the song itself and dance while singing.
Don’t get caught up in practice—make it something they can happily dance to during everyday care.
Let’s all—teachers and parents alike—cheer on the adorable mini-sized monkeys as they dance!
Donsukapanpan Cheer SquadYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi

Don-Ska Pan-Pan Cheer Squad leaves a strong impression with its high-energy vibe.
It’s a song created for the NHK program “Okaasan to Issho,” first performed by Daisuke Yokoyama and Takumi Mitani.
The lyrics are packed with onomatopoeia and send encouragement to people who are doing their best.
Thanks to its message and its strangely catchy words, it spread by word of mouth and climbed high on the music charts.
Its unique choreography—like standing on one leg or folding your arms midway through—is another part of its charm.
Pumpkin Cha-chaHautokun & Fuwari Oneesan

A fun, pumpkin-themed dance song that’s perfect for the Halloween season! Created by Hautokun and Fuwari Onee-san, this piece is structured so it can be used directly in early childhood settings, with choreography overseen by a dancer certified as a kindergarten teacher and nursery teacher.
With a lively tempo and simple melody, it features lots of repeated movements and clever touches that naturally make kids want to move.
Children can enjoy dancing as if they were pumpkins, making it a popular choice for Halloween parties and recitals.
The Kids Dance Channel has a video with choreography, so teachers can easily preview and incorporate it.
Dance together with costumed kids to boost the Halloween atmosphere even more!
Little Ghost-chan DanceKutsuna Mika
This is a Halloween dance song written and composed by Mika Kutsuna, who is also active as a Eurhythmics instructor.
A cute little ghost takes center stage, and other charming characters appear as well.
With its lively rhythm and catchy melody, it’s perfect for moving your body and having fun with kids.
The piece features an upbeat vibe and adorable choreography, and it’s available on the YouTube channel “Niko-Oto Channel.” There are both a normal tempo and a sped-up version, so you can choose based on the level of excitement you want.
Dance with children dressed as ghosts and pumpkins at your Halloween party, and you’re sure to have a time full of smiles.
Drawing on her experience creating over 200 original curricula and teaching more than 2,000 children, Kutsuna crafts her music with kids in mind.




