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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 older kindergarteners! A collection of dance songs you’ll want to perform at the sports day (1–10)

Ballooooon!!Naoto Intiraymi

[Weight-Loss Dance] Let's dance together at home to Naoto Inti Raymi's song! [Ballooooon!! - Workout Remix -]

Ballooooon!!Naoto Intiraymi

A lively song that kids can enjoy together was released by Naoto Inti Raymi in May 2013.

Filled with childhood memories, this piece gently conveys the value of what’s important through the joy and disappointment surrounding a balloon.

Included on the album “Nice catch the moment!,” it is loved by a wide range of listeners, from children to adults, thanks to its bright rhythm and touching lyrics.

The chorus, which can get the whole venue excited, is perfect for sports day interludes or dances everyone can do together! It’s highly recommended as a song that nursery and kindergarten teachers can use to have fun creating choreography with their students while practicing.

Team up with energetic older kindergarteners, prepare cute costumes and props, and create a memorable, wonderful performance.

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AdventureYOASOBI

YOASOBI "Adventure" Official Music Video

AdventureYOASOBI

Released in February 2023, YOASOBI’s “Adventure” is a cute, high-energy track full of excitement and momentum—perfect for school sports days.

Chosen as the theme song for a Universal Studios Japan commercial supporting students in making “unforgettable spring memories,” it features irresistibly bright, sparkling melodies.

There’s also a video with an easy pom-pom dance, so you can enjoy dancing energetically and exuberantly!

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Zankyo SankaAimer

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Aimer’s songs, which sing of hope and courage with powerful, beautiful melodies, are perfect for dances where children move as one in body and spirit.

The lyrics, themed around the importance of bravely moving forward, and the bright, light rhythm leave a strong impression.

Released in December 2021, this track also gained popularity as a TV anime opening theme.

Its upbeat tempo and rhythmic development make it easy to dance to at school sports festivals, helping bring out children’s smiles and energy.

It’s also fun to get creative with choreography for each class or group.

Through the joy of dancing, it can be used to create lasting memories in children’s hearts.

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Recommended for older kindergarteners! A collection of dance songs you’ll want to perform at the sports day (11–20)

Mela!Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Mela!' Music Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Mela!

Mela!Ryokushokushakai

“Mela!” is a catchy pop tune with a light, upbeat dance that’s hugely popular at school sports festivals.

Since it was chosen as the set piece for the “Let’s Become One! Dance ONE Project,” it’s great to see dance videos in various versions tailored to different ages being uploaded.

While making the most of its forward-looking, powerful lyrics and exhilarating band sound, the simple choreography means kids can enjoy taking part, too.

Move your whole body, strike your poses with confidence, and dance with lots of energy!

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Shishimai (Lion Dance)hiromichi & tanizou

Authentic, Cool Japanese-Style: Hiromichi & Tanizo — Shishimai (Lion Dance) (For 5-Year-Olds / Dance)

Shishimai (Lion Dance)hiromichi & tanizou

A Japanese-style song that excites children’s hearts has been born.

Created by Hiromichi & Tanizou, this track features a dynamic melody that modernizes the traditional rhythms of the shishimai lion dance.

Designed so children can enjoy dancing, it envisions choreography for a wide age range with a focus on five-year-olds.

Included on the album “The Sports Day Is Back!” released in March 2023, it is widely used at sports days in kindergartens and nursery schools.

Blending energetic tones with traditional Japanese elements, this piece is a perfect fit for five-year-olds whose bodies and minds have grown remarkably.

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SmileKamisiraishi Moka

Smile / Moka Kamishiraishi [Sports Day, School Performance Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

SmileKamisiraishi Moka

Starting with a refreshing morning greeting, moving through fun playtime at noon, and ending with a moment of gazing at the night sky, this song brightly and breezily portrays various scenes of a day.

Released by Moka Kamishiraishi in June 2015 as the opening theme for the NHK E-TV anime “Hanakappa,” it is notable for its rhythmic, buoyant melody and lyrics sprinkled with playful wordplay.

Centered on staying positive and the importance of a smile, it carries the message of keeping a smile anywhere, anytime.

Perfect for dance time at a school sports day, this energetic number—paired with lively choreography—will naturally bring smiles to parents’ faces as well.

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Colorfulyuzu

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Colorfulyuzu

Colorful and full of energy, this piece is a fun song that excites children’s hearts.

Yuzu’s refreshing vocals and the hope-filled melody are particularly striking.

Released in January 2013, the song was also used in a U-Can correspondence course commercial.

It’s perfect for school sports days, and not only children but also their guardians can enjoy it together.

The lyrics, imbued with wishes for a bright future, are sure to cheerfully support the feelings of older kindergarteners preparing for graduation.

If everyone comes up with choreography and dances together, it will surely become a wonderful memory!

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