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Wonderful sports day / athletic festival

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!

Playlist

Perfect for kindergarten middle-years! A collection of recommended dance song ideas for sports day
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1eastClap and ClapDa-iCE
Clap and ClapDa-iCEplay_arrow
A dance song for sports days that gets everyone fired up with hand claps
2eastNyan-Para☆DanceMiyahara Hitomi
Nyan-Para☆DanceMiyahara Hitomiplay_arrow
Cute dancing in a cat pose
3eastSmileKamisiraishi Moka
SmileKamisiraishi Mokaplay_arrow
A song for kids to dance to with lots of energy
4eastBlue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A fast-paced pop song that captures the youth of summer
5eastLet’s give it a tryWANIMA
Let's give it a tryWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA's Sports Day Cheer Song
6eastAloha e komo maiAramaki Yoko, Yamadera Koichi
Aloha e komo maiAramaki Yoko, Yamadera Koichiplay_arrow
Energetically dancing to a Lilo & Stitch song
7eastswallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu
swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu
Tsubame is the theme song composed by YOASOBI.
8eastColor, Color, Exploration Team!icchī・naru
Color, Color, Exploration Team! Icchi・Naruplay_arrow
A song that sparks the adventurous spirit of Icchi and Naru
9eastWe are little pirates.hiromichi & tanizou
We are little pirates.hiromichi & tanizouplay_arrow
Stimulating children's imaginations with a pirate dance
10eastTimingBurakku Bisukettsu
TimingBurakku Bisukettsuplay_arrow
Popular songs perfect for a lively sports day
11eastI wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi
I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshiplay_arrow
A cheer song for Naniwa Danshi written specifically by Yuzu
12eastMela!Ryokushokushakai
Mela!Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
The passionate song Mela! by Ryokuoushoku Shakai
13eastFox DanceYlvis
Fox DanceYlvisplay_arrow
Boost your mood with the fun Fox Dance
14north_east[Dance] ChantAdo
[Dance] ChantAdoplay_arrow
Let's dance to Ado's 'Show', easy and fun
15south_eastSTARSSnow Man
STARSSnow Manplay_arrow
Let's dance to a Snow Man song at the sports day
16north_eastCoco☆Natsuhiromichi & tanizou
Coco☆Natsuhiromichi & tanizouplay_arrow
Hiro-michi Sato and Kunihiro Taniguchi’s Sports Day Exercises
17south_eastMORNING SUNEXILE B HAPPY
MORNING SUNEXILE B HAPPYplay_arrow
Cheering song for EXILE B HAPPY
18south_eastIce de chu♡hiromichi & tanizou
Ice de chu♡hiromichi & tanizouplay_arrow
A cool, sweet treat dance song for year-round
19north_eastGood dayMrs. GREEN APPLE
Good dayMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE's “Good Day” is perfect for a sports day dance.
20south_eastBaby Shark
Baby Sharkplay_arrow
Let's liven up the sports festival with a smash-hit shark-themed song
21eastApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE
ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Rock songs for sports day
22eastLOVE IS THE STRONGESTMay’n
LOVE IS THE STRONGESTMay’nplay_arrow
A hero-themed dance track for a sports day
23north_eastDeer-Colored DaysKanoko Noko (CV: Megumi Han), Koshiko Tora (CV: Saki Fujita), Koshi Anko (CV: Rui Tanabe), Bashame Meme (CV: Fuka Izumi)
Deer-Colored Days Kanoko Kanoko (CV: Megumi Han), Torako Koshiko (CV: Saki Fujita), Anko Koshiko (CV: Rui Tanabe), Meme Bashame (CV: Fuka Izumi)play_arrow
Let's liven up the sports day with the anime theme song from the Deer Club
24south_eastHappinessarashi
Happinessarashiplay_arrow
Flag dance to Arashi’s cheer song
25eastCurtain callYuuri
Curtain callYuuriplay_arrow
Yuri’s song Curtain Call energizes children.
26north_eastJamboree Mickey! Let’s DanceTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto
Jamboree Mickey! Let's DanceTōkyō Dizunī Rizōtoplay_arrow
Kids' Dance Theme Song at Disneyland
27south_eastI wonderDa-iCE
I wonderDa-iCEplay_arrow
Children show off dance to Da-iCE's new song
28eastMy cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER
My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPERplay_arrow
Let's dance energetically to FRUITS ZIPPER's signature song
29eastpaprikaFoorin×Yonezu Kenshi
paprikaFoorin×Yonezu Kenshi
Composed by Kenshi Yonezu, a children’s dance song suitable for school sports day
30eastOLA!!yuzu
OLA!!yuzuplay_arrow
A song by Yuzu themed around the parent-child bond
31eastPopopopoposeGReeeeN
PopopopoposeGReeeeNplay_arrow
GReeeeN provides a song for Inai Inai Baa!
32eastBrother BeatSnow Man
Brother BeatSnow Manplay_arrow
A comedic song that serves as a movie theme, sung by Snow Man
33eastDokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo
Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozoplay_arrow
The opening theme song of the new Pokémon anime
34eastHappy SongTokyo Dizunīrando
Happy SongTokyo Dizunīrandoplay_arrow
Introduction to the music of Baymax’s Happy Ride
35eastSmileyuzu
Smileyuzuplay_arrow
A march-style dance to Yuzu’s “Smile”
36eastMake you happyNiziU
Make you happyNiziUplay_arrow
My heart dances to NiziU's debut song
37eastLa La La ExercisegaagaaS
La La La ExercisegaagaaSplay_arrow
Introducing how to dance the Lalala Exercise
38eastRun!Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Run!Momoiro Kurōbā Zettoplay_arrow
A fast-paced love song by Momoiro Clover Z
39eastPOKÉDANCEHonda Yuki
POKÉDANCEHonda Yukiplay_arrow
Dancing to the new Pokémon song. Friendship and fun.
40eastAdventureYOASOBI
AdventureYOASOBIplay_arrow
Let’s dance “Adventure” at the sports day
41eastS-s-stealthy footsteps
S-s-stealthy footstepsplay_arrow
Showcase of a child's quiet ninja dance
42eastNew Treasure IslandSakanakushon
New Treasure IslandSakanakushonplay_arrow
Sakanaction’s “Shin Takara-jima” is effective for sports day events.
43eastColorfulyuzu
Colorfulyuzuplay_arrow
A cheer song by Yuzu that makes children's smiles shine
44eastIt’s a sweets-ful time!Tokyo Dizunīrando
It’s a sweets-ful time!Tokyo Dizunīrandoplay_arrow
A pop dance song by Vanellope for children
45eastDoraemonHoshino Gen
DoraemonHoshino Genplay_arrow
Doraemon is a fun song by Gen Hoshino.
46eastHero of the Sports DayShinzawa Toshihiko
Hero of the Sports DayShinzawa Toshihikoplay_arrow
A children's hero song cheering on a sports day
47eastSparkly Kingdom on the Cloudsshimajirou
Sparkly Kingdom on the Cloudsshimajirouplay_arrow
Fun sports day songs that capture children's hearts
48eastShakariki! Soran Samba
Shakariki! Soran Sambaplay_arrow
A fusion of Soran-bushi and samba
49eastOtonokeCreepy Nuts
OtonokeCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
The Dandadan theme song with captivating rhythm and lyrics
50eastKoo Lu LeeTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu
Koo Lu LeeTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusuplay_arrow
Baymax’s fun dance track with energetic choreography
51eastHappiness Is HereTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto
Happiness Is HereTōkyō Dizunī Rizōtoplay_arrow
Easy to dance to as the main song of a Disney parade
52south_eastHead over heels for the cosmosHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko
Head over heels for the cosmosHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsukoplay_arrow
A children's song themed around space and planets
53eastHelloyama × bocchiboromaru
Helloyama × bocchiboromaruplay_arrow
Cheering Song by yama and Bocchi Boromaru
54eastAbracadabra spellchibi maruko-chan & baku chuu mondai
Abracadabra spellchibi maruko-chan & baku chuu mondaiplay_arrow
Chibi Maruko-chan’s ending theme song
55eastMuscatyuzu
Muscatyuzuplay_arrow
A dance to Yuzu’s “Muscat”
56eastExciting Paradehiromichi & tanizou
Exciting Paradehiromichi & tanizouplay_arrow
A lively dance song introduction for the Minami-jima Parade
57eastColor NinjaOzawa Kazuto
Color NinjaOzawa Kazutoplay_arrow
A fun stage where colorful ninjas dance
58eastLove burst forth.yuzu
Love burst forth.yuzuplay_arrow
A refreshing movie theme song that captures the thrill of romance
59eastTa-da-da-da-daaa!
Ta-da-da-da-daaa!play_arrow
A bright, uplifting song that gives you courage and is fun to dance to.
60eastPoyoyon March
Poyoyon Marchplay_arrow
Give children courage with an upbeat march
61eastTransform! Ninja-jan!
Transform! Ninja-jan!play_arrow
The charm of children enjoying ninja transformations
62eastNew EraAdo
New EraAdoplay_arrow
Theme song of the ONE PIECE movie, a track brimming with a sense of speed
63eastReal Gonekāzu
Real Gonekāzuplay_arrow
Anthropomorphized Disney films tickle the imagination.
64eastsuperstarKetsumeishi
superstarKetsumeishiplay_arrow
A hip-hop and pop fusion, a cheering anthem that celebrates talent
65eastultramarineYOASOBI
ultramarineYOASOBIplay_arrow
An energetic youth dance song
66eastFortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48play_arrow
Perfect for sports day! AKB48’s popular dance songs
67eastMonster’s Flower SongVaundy
Monster's Flower SongVaundyplay_arrow
An energetic song introduction to liven up the sports day
68eastPOKÉDANCEnanahira
POKÉDANCEnanahiraplay_arrow
A Pokémon song that celebrates the joy of friendship
69eastKICK BACKYonezu Kenshi
KICK BACKYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
An anime theme song, a masterpiece co-created with King Gnu
70eastUnder the SeaRitoru Māmeido
Under the SeaRitoru Māmeidoplay_arrow
A cheerful mermaid princess song in a calypso style
71eastsound ninjaFukuda Sho
sound ninjaFukuda Shoplay_arrow
The fun of ninjas dancing to the beat
72eastFestival Dokkyun
Festival Dokkyunplay_arrow
Summer Festival Dance “Omatsuri Dokkyun”
73eastGroovy Vehicle Dance Medley
Groovy Vehicle Dance Medleyplay_arrow
Let's have fun moving our bodies with a vehicles medley
74eastFruit Dance Roundup!
Fruit Dance Roundup!play_arrow
A dance where you have fun singing the names of fruits
75eastidolYOASOBI
idolYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI’s new song, the TV anime’s theme, will hype up the sports festival.
76eastYes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento
Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kentoplay_arrow
The Giri-Giri Dance is hugely popular with kids
77eastSenbonzakura
Senbonzakuraplay_arrow
Have fun dancing to the sakura theme with Senbonzakura
78eastdance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Illuminate life positively with uplifting lyrics
79eastMy Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoroplay_arrow
The Appeal of Studio Ghibli’s Masterpiece ‘Totoro’
80eastThe EntertainerScott Joplin
The EntertainerScott Joplinplay_arrow
Bright and dynamic jazz piano piece
81eastNinja Hattori-kun
Ninja Hattori-kunplay_arrow
Let's dance to the opening song of Ninja Hattori-kun
82eastU.S.A.DA PUMP
U.S.A.DA PUMPplay_arrow
DA PUMP’s cover of an Italian song is a big hit
83eastB A Y M A XTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu
B A Y M A XTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusuplay_arrow
Baymax’s Fun Dance Song
84eastchantAdo
chantAdoplay_arrow
Ado's songs are perfect for kids' dance!
85eastCarrot NinjaKeroponzu
Carrot NinjaKeroponzuplay_arrow
A special feature exploring the charm of the Carrot Ninja
86north_east100% Courage
100% Courageplay_arrow
An iconic song that gives you energy at a sports day
87north_eastSecret Ramen Exercisetakahashi akira
Secret Ramen Exercisetakahashi akiraplay_arrow
Get healthy with the fun “Secret Ramen Exercise”
88north_eastMaru Maru Mori MoriKaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.
Maru Maru Mori MoriKaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.play_arrow
A heartwarming song with bright, uplifting lyrics
89south_eastIs being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET
Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREETplay_arrow
Delivering energy with a pop song for kids
90eastSorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS
Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKSplay_arrow
HoneyWorks' song is a big hit right now
91eastNinja Dance
Ninja Dance
Ninja dance has distinctive moves and is fun.
92eastShuriken Ninja
Shuriken Ninjaplay_arrow
Transform into a ninja! Let’s play with fun songs and techniques.
93eastNinnin Nintama Ondo
Ninnin Nintama Ondoplay_arrow
Introducing the popularity and the ondo (traditional dance/song) of Nintama Rantarō
94eastMischief Ninja Arts Manual
Mischief Ninja Arts Manualplay_arrow
The comical dance of the Trickster Ninja Arts Ledger
95eastHattori-kun Ondo
Hattori-kun Ondoplay_arrow
Introducing the Ninja Hattori-kun Ondo
96eastBling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
A rhapsody depicting a magical world with a muscle-bound protagonist
97eastCrimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
Let's dance to the theme song of Demon Slayer!
98eastAs expected, super hyped!momokurochan Z
As expected, super hyped!momokurochan Zplay_arrow
A dance song to liven up the sports day!
99eastThe Villains’ Halloween “Into the Frenzy”Tokyo Dizunīrando
The Villains’ Halloween “Into the Frenzy”Tokyo Dizunīrandoplay_arrow
Disney Villains-themed Halloween dance
100eastWe are ninjas, indeed.Fukuda Sho
We are ninjas, indeed.Fukuda Shoplay_arrow
Introducing the ninja dance of the infant class
101eastKarada DandanSakushi: Yoshida Sensha / Sakkyoku: Kosugi Yasuo
Karada DandanSakushi: Yoshida Sensha / Sakkyoku: Kosugi Yasuoplay_arrow
A gymnastics song that lets children enjoy moving their bodies
102eastNinja Hattari-kun
Ninja Hattari-kun
Ninja Hattari-kun sings his techniques in a cool musical style.