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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 (age 4–5)! Recommended dance songs for sports day (61–70)

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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Monster’s Flower SongVaundy

Kaiju no Hana Uta by Vaundy: 'Flag & Easy Dance'—A simple arranged dance you can perform at presentations or kids’ recitals!

Monster's Flower SongVaundy

Let us introduce a lively, energetic song that will liven up your sports day! Released in May 2020, this track features a fast-paced pop-rock style and is crafted with live call-and-response in mind.

The lyrics weave in themes of the importance of self-expression and a sense of nostalgia, making it a piece that resonates with children as well.

It’s perfect for entrance and exit marches at the event, as well as background music for competitions.

It’s a wonderful song that kids and parents can enjoy together, humming along as they go.

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Helloyama × bocchiboromaru

yama × Bocchi Boromaru “Hello” MV (TV anime “Pokémon” opening theme)

Helloyama × bocchiboromaru

A heartwarming collaborative piece by yama and Bocchi Boromaru, brimming with positive energy as a rousing anthem.

It carries a message that awakens hope for the future and a spirit of adventure, with a simple yet powerful melody that resonates deeply.

The song is approachable for a wide audience and was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon starting in October 2023.

In December 2023, it was released on CD in two formats: a standard edition and a limited-time production edition.

As a positive track that makes you want to sing along with someone, it’s perfect for cheering at sports days and athletic festivals.

Raise your voices together with friends under the blue sky, and it will surely become a wonderful memory.

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Carrot NinjaKeroponzu

Carrot Ninja (Gymnastics)

Carrot NinjaKeroponzu

Let’s show it off in an orange ninja outfit! Introducing the “Carrot Ninja.” The combination of carrot and ninja is unique and fun, isn’t it? Why not take this opportunity to arrange a dark-colored ninja outfit into orange and green and try wearing it? As the name suggests, “Carrot Ninja” is a ninja themed around carrots.

The lyrics also express the characteristics of carrots, so it seems like a great chance to learn more.

There’s even a spot in the middle of the song where lively shout-outs become the highlight!

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Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento

[Sure, with pleasure] Kocchinoken and MV “Simple Dance” — A simple arranged dance you can do at sports days or recitals!

Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento

Here’s a popular song that gets kids dancing with joy.

Kocchi no Kento’s track features a bright, catchy rhythm, and the phrase “Giri-Giri Dance” in the chorus is especially popular with children.

The choreography that spread on social media like TikTok is simple and easy to remember, making it a hit at sports days and preschool events.

Released in May 2024, the song broke into the top 20 on the Billboard JAPAN charts, and its YouTube views are soaring.

Kocchi no Kento’s message, filled with kindness and hope, resonates with kids, and even first-time dancers can have fun moving to it.

If the whole family dances together, it’s sure to deepen your bonds even more!

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