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Perfect for preschoolers! Recommended dance songs for sports day (roundup)

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

Sports day is a once-a-year special event even for middle-year kindergarteners!

As they practice sprints and team events and decorate the school, both kids and adults can feel the excitement building.

Here, we’ll introduce songs that are perfect for dance routines in the sports day program for middle-year children!

From classic favorites to the latest hits, we’ve got a wide selection—find the perfect track for your kids.

Be sure to read to the end and get the fun sports day atmosphere going!

Perfect for preschoolers (year-round class)! Recommended dance songs for sports day (71–80)

100% Courage

Courage 100% [Pop'n Dance] Let's dance together!

100% Courage

The theme song of the anime Nintama Rantarō, “Yūki 100%,” is such a powerful track that just hearing it fills you with energy and courage.

With its catchy sound and lively rhythm, it’s perfect not only as BGM for sports days and as a dance number, but also as music for a parachute performance where several people hold the edges of a large circular cloth and raise and lower it in time.

The moment the intro starts, kids, parents, and teachers all get hyped! Let the power of the song boost the excitement and make your sports day even more fun!

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U.S.A.DA PUMP

[Kids Dance] DA PUMP | U.S.A. Easy Choreography [Kindergarten, Nursery School, Elementary School, Sports Day, Recital]

U.S.A.DA PUMP

In 2018, DA PUMP released a cover of Italian singer Joe Yellow’s song, and it became a massive hit as a “so-bad-it’s-cool” number.

It’s popular across generations, from kids to adults, and it’s guaranteed to get you pumped up.

It’s great that there are lots of videos featuring versions that even small children can dance to.

Just ride the catchy rhythm, don’t sweat the small stuff, and have fun dancing.

Let them experience the joy of moving their bodies with sharp, stylish dance moves!

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Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

[Sports Day Dance] [Full Song Version] Demon Slayer - Gurenge | Easy Choreography (Kindergarten, Nursery, Elementary School, Recital)

Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

The anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has become such a hit that its popularity and influence are now a social phenomenon.

The opening theme song Gurenge, sung by LiSA, also continues to be widely loved over time.

Why not try dancing to Gurenge, a hit song everyone has heard somewhere? With choreography arranged to be easy to dance—even small children can give it a try—you can perform it at sports days or school recitals.

You can go for moves that look cool, like the protagonist’s techniques, or energize the sports day with a lively dance that uses your whole body.

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Perfect for preschoolers (ages 4–5)! Recommended dance songs for sports day (81–90)

Secret Ramen Exercisetakahashi akira

[Official] Secret Ramen Exercise Akira-chan — The Ramen Exercises! #RamenTaiso

Secret Ramen Exercisetakahashi akira

The Chinese-style sound and choreography make “Hiden Ramen Taiso” a lot of fun.

It’s a striking, classic number that’s popular at kindergartens and daycare centers nationwide.

Since it’s themed around everyone’s favorite ramen and the movements are generally slow and easy to follow, even very young children can dance along.

In addition to the unforgettable main choreography you’ll remember after just one viewing, it also provides solid exercises like twisting the body and stretching the back.

Don’t forget to nail the opening and closing poses, too!

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Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS

[April 2023 Angels Championship II] I'm Sorry for Being Cute (feat. Kapi) / HoneyWorks

Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS

That cute, catchy melody really sticks in your head! It’s a song by the creator unit HoneyWorks, released in November 2022.

It went hugely viral on TikTok and held the No.

1 spot on the Weekly Top 20 chart for six consecutive weeks.

On YouTube, it achieved the remarkable feat of surpassing 32 million views within two months of release.

The uplifting message about valuing your true self is wonderful.

If you dance to it at a school sports day or festival, it’s sure to fill everyone with smiles! With energetic choreography, it will instantly boost the atmosphere at the venue.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a wide range of songs, from recent hits to classic favorites popular with children.

Did you find the one that feels just right? Feel free to add your own twists to the choreography! Let’s all have fun, dance with energy, and make the sports day a big success!