[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!

Playlist

[Preschool] Great Dance Songs for Sports Day: Perfect for Younger Children
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Color Explorersicchī・naru		Stimulating children's curiosity with colorful music
2	SmileKamisiraishi Moka		Hanakappa’s Energetic Dance
3	A I U E O musicGReeeeN		A rhythmic piece that plays with the Japanese syllabary (gojūon)
4	PopcornSuzuki Tsubasa, Fukuda Ryūzō		A sports day song that brings children’s smiles and energy
5	Rocket Penguinroketto kureyon		A fun song about penguins swimming in the sea
6	As expected, super hyped!momokurochan Z		A dance song to liven up the sports day!
7	Happy Jam Jamshimajirou, torippi, mimirin, ramurin		Shimajiro's ending song
8	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		WANIMA's lively 'Picnic'
9	Colorfulyuzu		A cheer song by Yuzu that makes children's smiles shine
10	Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento		An upbeat song that brings out children's smiles
11	I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi		An uplifting song for children shining at a sports day
12	Abracadabra spellchibi maruko-chan & baku chuu mondai		Ending theme song of Chibi Maruko-chan
13	Furu Furu Fruitshimajirou		A fun children's song where you can dance and sing fruit names
14	March of the RoadHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A lively march song perfect for a sports day
15	Sun Sun Exercisedoriimingu		Popular with children as the exercise song from Anpanman
16	RainbowKamijiyusuke		Yusuke Kamiji’s song of hope with a rainbow theme
17	PopopopoposeGReeeeN		A lively, fun-to-dance-to song for children
18	Love burst forth.yuzu		An energetic song; a movie theme song
19	Fruit punch!gaagaaS		An energetic fruit punch dance song
20	DoraemonHoshino Gen		Doraemon's theme song is popular with children.
21	SmileMori Nana		Boosting Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s commercial with “Smile” sung by Nana Mori
22	Mela！Ryokushokushakai		Liven up the sports day with Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s “Mela!”
23	Mischief Monster: Kaboom!hiromichi & tanizou		A lively children’s song—let’s dance with monster moves!
24	We are little pirates.hiromichi & tanizou		A song that sparks children's sense of adventure
25	La La La ExercisegaagaaS		A gymnastics song that kids can enjoy dancing to
26	Animal Exercises 1-2-3okazaki hiromi		A fun exercise song with animal movements
27	Obake bake bake gaccha!Keroponzu		A ghost song you can dance to for Halloween
28	Happy SongTokyo Dizunīrando		Dance music of Tokyo Disneyland
29	Muscatyuzu		Yuzu's 'Muscat' is a bright, upbeat song.
30	Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemao		The opening theme of Doraemon, a famous song sung by mao
31	Nyan-Para☆DanceMiyahara Hitomi		Cute kids dance in a cat pose
32	[Dance] Is it a banana?Taniguchi Kunihiro		Let's enjoy the monkey's banana dance.
33	Donsukapanpan Cheer SquadYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi		The cheer/encouragement song from NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” (With Mother)
34	Pumpkin Cha-chaHautokun & Fuwari Oneesan		Have a fun Halloween with the Pumpkin Dance!
35	Little Ghost-chan DanceKutsuna Mika		Ghost-chan's Halloween Dance Song
36	Poyoyon March		Give children courage with an upbeat march
37	Happy Easter		A fun dance with an Easter theme
38	Playful Love Ai AiHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A song for parents and children to enjoy together with cat-themed music
39	100% for youkyarī pamyu pamyu		Popular songs by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
40	Sign of LovePUFFY		The popular “Sign of Love” on TikTok is a cute dance.
41	Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Odoru Pompokolin by B.B. Queens
42	Bean Squadron Bibin-Biin		The Bean Squadron protects love and peace!
43	The Pupu and Humu Incident-Solving Dance		The Cute Dance Song of Butt Detective
44	Halloween! Halloween!Machico		The lively singing voice of Machico from Hiroshima
45	Pokémon Halloween Mystery PartyMachico		The Pokémon Halloween song is fun.
46	Haro Hallowin Win is about to start!Mori Asami		Children are overjoyed with the Halloween song
47	The Ghost Picture Book SongMizuki Nana		Theme song of Obake Zukan, a Halloween dance track
48	Mickey Mouse MarchJimī Dotto		Let's dance to the Mickey Mouse March!
49	To the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand		Song of the Joy of Being Alive
50	Hyurara boon-boon!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		Gets you hyped! An energizing track has arrived
51	Start SongFukuda Sho / Suzuki Tsubasa		An energetic opening song by two songwriters
52	Onward! Pill Bughiromichi & tanizou		A song that sings about the importance of pill bugs
53	Age-age donuts		Donut Dance, let’s have fun and dance!
54	Ta-da-da-da-daaa!		A bright, uplifting song that gives you courage and is fun to dance to.
55	Tsubame (YOASOBI with Midories)		A heartwarming song that depicts a swallow’s small dream
56	Mīchatta Dance		Bring out children’s smiles and energy through fun dance
57	Ebi KanicsKeroponzu		A children's music group popular for its fun dances
58	Jamboree Mickey!Tokyo Dizunīrando		Disney Kids Dance is super popular! Easy and fun
59	La-la-la! Tropical Carnival!gaagaaS		A tropical carnival-style kids’ sports day dance song
60	My Neighbor TotoroInoue Azumi		The Appeal of Studio Ghibli’s Masterpiece ‘Totoro’
61	Sparkly Kingdom on the Cloudsshimajirou		Fun sports day songs that capture children's hearts
62	My cutest featureFRUITS ZIPPER		Discover your charm with a cute song
63	Festival Dokkyun		Summer Festival Dance “Omatsuri Dokkyun”
64	What is this, Panda Samba?		Let's have fun dancing the Panda Samba!
65	Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)		Anpanman Taiso is a fun and lively song.
66	Anpanman’s March		Anpanman is a very popular character among children.
67	Groovy Vehicle Dance Medley		Let's have fun moving our bodies with a vehicles medley
68	Fruit Dance Roundup!		A dance where you have fun singing the names of fruits
69	Green light from the blue sky		With a green light from the blue sky, toward a fun future
70	Hardworking BoogieHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A children’s song that conveys the fun of working
71	We were born with a bang!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A rhythmic summer song with an impressive sound of Japanese taiko drums
72	Aloha e komo maiDizunī		The cheerful welcoming song of Lilo & Stitch
73	Karada DandanDeguchi Takashi, Yamada Riiko		A dance song where you pretend to be animals will liven up the sports day.
74	peach-colored cheeksNagatama-ya, Akimoto Anzuki		NHK “With Mother” Spring Song
75	Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS		Let's have fun with an upbeat song that boosts self-esteem.
76	Banana-kun ExerciseYamano Satoko, Kōrasu		A fun song that expresses love for bananas
77	The railroad tracks go on forever.		A musical piece for a hopeful train journey
78	Toy Cha-Cha-Cha		Expand children's dreams with a toy song
79	stroll		Totoro’s “Sanpo” is a delightful classic.
80	Waltz dance in the snow		Let's have fun dancing to the children's song 'Yuki'
81	Watch out for hornets!		Learning about danger through the hornet dance
82	Children all over the world		Let's dance to a song that wishes for children's happiness.
83	Insect Tai Chi		Expressing insect movements through Tai Chi
84	GeGeGe no KitaroAdo		Smiles with the song of GeGeGe no Kitaro
85	Norimaki Pera Pari OndoHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		Nori-maki Ondo, packed with summer festival vibes!
86	Theme of the Little Monster		Let's have fun with monsters' song and dance
87	Super Energetic ExerciseSatō Hiromichi		The fun exercises of the NHK big brother
88	Disney exercises		Disney Taiso is a fun and lively song for preschoolers.
89	Pineapple ExerciseOzawa Kanato		Pineapple Exercise is a fun dance song.
90	The animal train has arrived.Ozawa Kazuto		Animal role-play dance program
91	Magic of SmilesMiyahara Hitomi		The opening theme song of Hanakappa
92	Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET		Delivering energy with a pop song for kids
93	Maru Maru Mori Mori!Kaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.		The theme song of Marumo no Okite and the popularity of the child actors
94	Karada DandanSakushi: Yoshida Sensha / Sakkyoku: Kosugi Yasuo		A gymnastics song that lets children enjoy moving their bodies
95	Real Gonekāzu		Anthropomorphized Disney films tickle the imagination.
96	Ghost Partytani zou, satou hiromichi		Nurturing children's imagination with Halloween music
97	Coco☆Natsuhiromichi & tanizou		Hiro-michi Sato and Kunihiro Taniguchi’s Sports Day Exercises
98	New EraAdo		Powerful songs by Ado, perfect for kids’ dance
99	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing summer song, the brilliance of youth
100	Where is this mushroom?Yokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi		A mysterious children's song popular with kids
101	Powerful powerNakagawa Hirotaka		A perfect music collection for children’s sports day
102	Transform! Ninja-jan!		The charm of children enjoying ninja transformations
103	Gymnastics, transform! Ninja jump!		Let's dance like ninjas together with the kids!
104	Exciting Paradehiromichi & tanizou		A lively dance song introduction for the Minami-jima Parade
105	chantAdo		Ado's songs are perfect for kids' dance!
106	Smilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjin		A lively, cheerful song that brings a smile to everyone
107	Song of CourageOno Atsuko		Atsuko Ono's movie theme song is heartwarming.
108	Chitty Chitty Bang BangRichādo M Shāman		The delightful hit song from the movie “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”
109	100% Courage		Sports Day song: a famous tune that delivers courage and energy
110	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		A rhapsody depicting a magical world with a muscle-bound protagonist
111	It’s a sweets-ful time!Tokyo Dizunīrando		A pop dance song by Vanellope for children
112	superstarKetsumeishi		A hip-hop and pop fusion, a cheering anthem that celebrates talent
113	Shuriken Ninja		Transform into a ninja! Let’s play with fun songs and techniques.
114	S-s-stealthy footsteps		Showcase of a child's quiet ninja dance
115	Hattori-kun Ondo		Introducing the Ninja Hattori-kun Ondo
116	Ninja Hattori-kun		Let's dance to the opening song of Ninja Hattori-kun
117	Color NinjaOzawa Kazuto		A fun stage where colorful ninjas dance
118	The Villains’ Halloween “Into the Frenzy”Tokyo Dizunīrando		Disney Villains-themed Halloween dance
119	Koo Lu LeeTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu		Baymax’s fun dance track with energetic choreography
120	Head over heels for the cosmosHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko		A children's song themed around space and planets
121	Fish HeavenShibaya Hiromi		Osakana Tengoku is a fun dance song
122	But no loveRainy。		An upbeat song that both adults and children can enjoy
123	Let’s have fun.Shoko&The Akilla		A gentle song that stays close to a child's heart
124	Tattayuzu		An uplifting cheer song that encourages children’s feelings
125	March of the RoadHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A bright and lively march, stepping toward the future
126	Friend Ponkurton		A lively, heart-thrilling children's song
127	U.S.A.DA PUMP		A feel-good dance that preserves children’s smiles
128	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing new song that sings of the sparkle of youth
129	swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu		A hopeful song by YOASOBI and children
130	OLA！yuzu		A bright song with cute Latin-style rhythms
131	Ninja Dance		Ninja dance has distinctive moves and is fun.
132	Ninja Hattari-kun		Ninja Hattari-kun sings his techniques in a cool musical style.
133	Mischief Ninja Arts Manual		The comical dance of the Trickster Ninja Arts Ledger
134	Carrot NinjaKeroponzu		A special feature exploring the charm of the Carrot Ninja
135	B A Y M A XTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu		Baymax’s Fun Dance Song
136	Happiness Is HereTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto		Easy to dance to as the main song of a Disney parade
137	sound ninjaFukuda Sho		The fun of ninjas dancing to the beat
138	Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu		Music for the beanbag toss event at a sports day
139	The EntertainerScott Joplin		Bright and dynamic jazz piano piece
140	Anpanman’s Marchdoriimingu		Anpanman’s theme song, a song of courage and hope
141	Happy ChildrenShinzawa Toshihiko		A song where children's smiles spread happiness
142	Peep-peep, pao!Kimura Kaera		Hanakappa’s new opening theme will be performed by Kaela Kimura.
143	Wooper! Looper!gaagaaS		Kids music unit songs popular with children
144	Ninnin Nintama Ondo		Introducing the popularity and the ondo (traditional dance/song) of Nintama Rantarō
145	strollSakushi: Nakagawa Rieko / Sakkyoku: Hisaishi Joe		A bright marching song, a song to enjoy with children
146	I want to ride a vehicle.Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		Entertain children with songs about vehicles
147	I love stripes!		A song that wins hearts with music that stands by children
148	Etiquette Man		Manners Learning Song for Children
149	Kupurupā is a secret word!		An insert song from a film that portrays children's bonds and adventures
150	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		Perfect for sports day! AKB48’s popular dance songs
151	Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5		The anime ending theme by Dream5 is extremely popular.
152	Here we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKIN		The lively theme song of the Fish-Man Island arc of ONE PIECE
153	Shinako Worldshinako		Shinako’s captivating songs that are close to children
154	Let’s move forward! Clap your hands!Shimajirou, Mimirin, Torippii, Nyakkii, MC Togetoge		A heartwarming song that celebrates forward-looking courage and friendship.
155	Shimajiro Ondo!shimajirou, nojima naoto		A lively rhythm that makes the heart dance—a song loved by children
156	Secret Ramen Exercisetakahashi akira		Get healthy with the fun “Secret Ramen Exercise”
157	Let’s hang out!Hayami Kentarō		The older girl from “Inai Inai Baa!” who appears with Mom
158	nectarineterebi senshi		The theme song of Tensai TV-kun, a track brimming with children’s sensibilities.
159	We are ninjas, indeed.Fukuda Sho		Introducing the ninja dance of the infant class
160	Let’s go look for Morry’s seedgaagaaS		An Adventure Song to Enjoy with Children
161	WINNER! Gojuuger!Wienners		The theme song for the 50th anniversary of Super Sentai is captivating.
162	Only One StoryZEROBASEONE		Pokemon anime song of dreams and hope
163	Lovely Wonderlandshimajirou		A song that celebrates children's sense of adventure and joy
164	Idol Precure with You♪ Light Up!Ishii Ami, Kumada Akane, Yoshitake Chihaya		Anime songs convey the bonds of friendship and the power of music.
165	paprikaFoorin		The ‘Paprika’ dance that’s popular with children