Recommended for older kindergarteners! A collection of dance songs perfect for sports day
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!
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Recommended for older kindergarteners! A collection of dance songs you’ll want to dance to at the sports day (71–80)
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.
POKÉDANCEnanahira

This piece is a fun dance tune set to charming electronic sounds and a light, buoyant rhythm, celebrating the joy of friendship and new encounters.
Its English lyrics convey the message of “having fun together with friends,” wrapping listeners in a warm atmosphere that brings smiles to everyone.
Released in February 2024, the song beautifully matches Nanahira’s clear, soaring vocals with a cute melody, and the animated music video featuring partner Pokémon dancing drew plenty of attention.
A dance practice version by ENHYPEN was released simultaneously, capturing the hearts of Pokémon fans.
With its rhythmic, upbeat feel, it’s perfect for group performances like school sports festivals.
Pairing it with balloon choreography can make the presentation even more dazzling.
BarararararararaTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto


The happy dance using the “balalalalalala” song from Baymax is bright and perfect for kids to perform at events like sports days.
It’s recommended to let the children listen to the song beforehand so they get used to it, then incorporate it into the dance.
By coordinating costumes and making pompoms to add flair, the children’s performance will look even more vibrant and become an ideal dance for a sports day.
Teachers and kids alike—make it a cheerful, fun dance full of smiles!
Recommended for older kindergarteners! A collection of dance songs you’ll want to perform at the sports day (81–90)
B A Y M A XTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu

This is an upbeat dance song used in the Baymax’s Happy Ride attraction at Tokyo Disneyland.
With the name “Baymax” sung to the rhythm, the song features a lively, friendly melody.
The choreography is very simple—just moving your arms up and down is enough to have fun—so anyone from kids to adults can join in easily.
Dancing in a group naturally brings out smiles and fills the venue with a cheerful atmosphere.
It’s also recommended as a crowd-pleaser for school sports days and community events.
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!
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.
The Villains’ Halloween “Into the Frenzy”Tokyo Dizunīrando

This dance number is themed around Disney villains and is perfect for Halloween events.
The charm lies in fully embodying a villain to enjoy a different vibe than usual.
The choreography, which suits fierce expressions and slightly exaggerated gestures, is sure to draw the audience’s attention.
Costumes in black or purple will enhance the mood and heighten the Halloween spirit.
Dancing in unison as a group adds impact, spreading thrills and fun throughout the venue.
Included as a centerpiece for a school sports day or recreational event, it’s a piece that lets both adults and children step into an extraordinary world.



