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Recommended for older kindergarteners! A collection of dance songs perfect for sports day

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.

As the sports day approaches, children are filled with excitement, aren’t they?

Here, we’ll introduce recommended songs for dances that will get the kids moving with energy!

From timeless classics to the latest hits, we’ve got a fun lineup.

For the oldest kids especially, this will be their last sports day.

It’s also a valuable chance for parents and guardians to see how hard they’ve practiced.

Please find some wonderful songs to liven up the children’s big moment.

On the day of the event, let’s all get along and make fun memories together!

Recommended for kindergarten seniors! A collection of dance songs perfect for sports day (61–70)

Ninja Hattori-kun

Play Recital 2009 / Eina / Ninja Hattori-kun

Ninja Hattori-kun

Become a ninja with a beloved TV anime opening song! Introducing Ninja Hattori-kun.

Set to Ninja Hattori-kun, the opening theme from the well-known ninja-themed anime Ninja Hattori-kun, let’s dance while pretending to be the ninjas kids love! For costumes, using nonwoven fabric or colored plastic bags makes them easy for teachers and parents to make and easy for children to put on and take off—highly recommended! Be sure to give it a try.

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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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We are ninjas, indeed.Fukuda Sho

[Expression Play] We Are Ninjas, You Know / Sho Fukuda [Childcare/Kindergarten/Parenting/Ninja/Play Song/Children’s Song]

We are ninjas, indeed.Fukuda Sho

Perfect for the adorable vibe of infants, too! Presenting “We Are Little Ninjas.” At sports days and festivals, you can catch the cool performances of the preschool classes, but many people also look forward to the adorable moments from the infant classes, right? This time, let’s transform into ninjas with “We Are Little Ninjas,” a piece that even infant classes can try.

Its gentle melody and soft choreography are just right for the little ones.

Give it a try in your program!

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PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH

[PERFECT HUMAN] RADIO FISH 'Easy Dance' 'Comedy/Parody Style' A dance anyone can do! Simple arranged dance!

PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH

RADIO FISH, the creators of an EDM party tune that’s a huge hit at school sports festivals, deliver confident, addictive tracks that blend playfulness and humor into a new era of dance music.

Their powerful performances by a uniquely individual lineup and the briskly flowing lyrics are full of charm that makes everyone—from kids to adults—want to dance.

Released in December 2015, this song was performed at the 67th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen the following year and skyrocketed in popularity.

While portraying leader Atsuhiko Nakata as a flawless figure, it unfolds a poppy, comical world.

It’s the perfect track for getting a big crowd hyped at sports days or dance events.

Move your body with full energy together as one, and you’ll create wonderful memories filled with smiles!

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Senbonzakura

Senbonzakura - Tried Dancing [Kids Dance Channel] Elementary School, Kindergarten, Easy Dance

Senbonzakura

Senbonzakura is a song written, composed, and arranged by Kurousa-P.

It has been covered by many artists and remains hugely popular in “tried singing” and “tried playing” videos.

It’s a big hit with children—why not dance to it cheerfully and energetically? In keeping with the title “Senbonzakura,” you could use cherry blossom branches, and since it has a traditional Japanese flavor, it would also look great with Japanese-style costumes.

If your team incorporates movements like Yosakoi, it could become a wonderful performance for a school sports day and a great memory with friends.

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Love burst forth.yuzu

Tried dancing the Twin Dance to Yuzu’s “Love, It Popped!” with Shibuya Ward’s Cheer Ambassador Makubii-kun and Sae Morita

Love burst forth.yuzu

This is a song that captures the exhilaration of love with a bright, effervescent pop sound.

It tells the story of a protagonist stuck in a dull daily routine whose heart begins to race after meeting an irresistibly charming person beyond imagination.

Touching on modern social media culture, it’s a refreshing and catchy track that portrays the genuine thrill of romance.

Released in October 2017, the song was chosen as the theme for the film “The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.” starring Kento Yamazaki.

The music video, which features collaborative footage with the movie and a lively ‘twin dance’ performed by the duo Yuzu, also generated buzz.

It’s well-suited for a bright, upbeat school sports-day dance program.

Even kindergarten-aged children can easily enjoy the choreography.

The costumes are easy to get creative with, and it seems like something the kids can help make and have fun with together.

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Shuriken Ninja

[Dance] Shuriken Ninja [Daycare/Kindergarten]

Shuriken Ninja

Use your whole body and try transforming into a ninja! Let us introduce “Shuriken Ninja.” Ninjas are super cool to kids, right? Many children probably admire their swift moves.

“Shuriken Ninja” features easy-to-remember lyrics and a catchy melody.

There are also three moments where you can show off special techniques, making it perfect for highlighting the kids’ cool sides! At the end of the song, there’s a section where you dodge a series of moves in a row, so you can create a real highlight scene!

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