Perfect for kindergarten middle-years! A collection of recommended dance song ideas for sports day
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!
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Perfect for middle preschoolers! A collection of recommended dance song ideas for sports day (41–50)
Colorfulyuzu
The song that really livens up a sports day where each child is the star is “Irotoridori.” It was released in 2013 by Yuzu, a folk duo known for their wide musical range from moving ballads to colorful pop.
The song was featured in the 2013 TV commercial for the “U-Can Correspondence Courses.” Packed with a refreshing message centered on “being yourself,” its catchy, pop arrangement makes it perfect for kids dancing with smiles.
Give this upbeat tune a listen—it’ll turn any kindergarten or nursery school into a stage.
New Treasure IslandSakanakushon
A song that can make a strong impression on the audience at an annual sports day or athletic festival is “Shin Takarajima.” It was released in 2015 by Sakanaction, a rock band known for delivering unique tracks grounded in electronica.
The song is an electro-pop piece that blends nostalgic yet fresh synth sounds.
Its rhythmical tempo stands out, and once you get the hang of it, you can create movements with a strong sense of unity.
It’s also a great idea to incorporate the dance they perform in the music video.
Happiness Is HereTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto
From 2013 to 2018, the main song played in Tokyo Disneyland’s daytime parade was “Happiness Is Here.” Centered on this track, the parade featured a Disney medley including titles like “Dumbo” and “Snow White.” As an aside, the previous parade, “Jubilation!,” was great too.
“Happiness Is Here” is very dance-friendly and easy to choreograph, allowing you to include lots of fun clapping and jumping sections.
Please also check out the choreography by various dance teams uploaded on video sites for reference.
It’s a highly recommended song that can be widely used from preschoolers to elementary school students.
Shakariki! Soran Samba
This is a rhythmic dance track that blends Soran Bushi, a folk dance beloved throughout Japan, with South American samba! As you’ll hear, its irresistible groove makes you want to dance from the bottom of your heart.
Even if you don’t know the choreography, your body will start moving on its own.
To really amp up a recital or sports day, a happy song like this is perfect! As in the video, it’s ideal to prepare props like pom-poms, but if you dance energetically with a big smile, that alone will be a huge success!
DoraemonHoshino Gen
The song Doraemon, which shares its name with the beloved national anime and serves as its opening theme, is also highly recommended.
This piece was specially written by Gen Hoshino for the anime’s feature film.
The lyrics evoke the anime’s story and characters, and the inclusion of comical phrases makes it a fun song to work with.
The chorus is notable for its repeated identical sounds, so choreographing tightly connected, rapid movements for that section would likely be a great fit.
Muscatyuzu
How about dancing to “Muscat” by Yuzu, which was also used as the opening theme for the popular children’s anime Crayon Shin-chan? They’ve released an original “Sukatto Dance,” so you can copy it as is or add your own flair! The “Sukatto Dance” includes lots of easy-to-follow moves for kids and choreography that just makes you want to imitate it.
Since it’s a song familiar to children, they can quickly learn it and have fun dancing to it.
It’s a sweets-ful time!Tokyo Dizunīrando
This is a lively dance track starring Vanellope, a character from the movie Wreck-It Ralph.
As a song themed around a world of sweets, both the music and costumes are colorful and cute.
The dancers are dressed in candy- and cake-inspired outfits, creating a fun atmosphere just by looking.
If you include it in recreational activities or a school sports day program, it’s sure to send kids’ excitement soaring.
Many of the choreographed moves are light and in sync with the rhythm, making them easy to learn.
Since there’s also a narrative element in the background, adding creative touches to the costumes and staging will produce a cohesive, unified performance.