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 kindergarten seniors! Dance songs for sports day (21–30)
Bye, see you again sometime!NEW!Yonezu Kenshi

A blockbuster hit with an invigorating melody that brightens every day.
Its sprightly rhythm and solid, powerful lyrics come together to give you the courage to move forward.
Released in April 2024, this work became beloved across Japan as the theme song for NHK’s serialized TV drama “Tora ni Tsubasa,” and later appeared on the album “LOST CORNER.” It stands as one of Kenshi Yonezu’s signature songs.
The crisp, fast-paced beat brimming with drive is perfect for dances performed by the older kids at school sports festivals.
With its cool, upbeat tempo, energetic choreography that includes formation changes really shines.
Deliver a breathtaking performance that conveys the children’s robust growth and sweeps the entire venue into a wave of emotion!
migratory birdNEW![Alexandros]
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[Alexandros]’s “Wataridori” is a perfect fit for older kindergarteners who want to dance at the sports day! Released as a single in March 2015, it’s well-loved as the theme song for the film “Ake Garasu (Akegarasu)” and in several commercials.
Inspired by migratory birds soaring through the sky, the song’s exhilarating sound and high-tone vocals are incredibly appealing.
It conveys determination to move forward and a refreshing feeling, instantly boosting listeners’ excitement.
The chorus features a melody that feels like the view suddenly opening up, making the children’s energetic dancing shine even brighter and filling the entire venue with emotion.
Choose this track for an unforgettable, amazing dance performance!
kaiju (giant monster)NEW!Sakanakushon

This single was produced as the opening theme song for the TV anime “Chi: On the Movements of the Earth” and released in February 2025.
Created by Sakanaction, a rock band known for their superb fusion of electronica and rock, this is their first such work in about three years.
It expresses the burning passion, inner conflicts, and hope of people who seek unknown worlds and truth, and it inspires children’s curiosity and positive spirit.
With its rhythmic, catchy groove, I think it’s a perfect fit for cool dances by older kindergarteners and dynamic formation changes.
It’s a highly recommended track for those who want to create an unforgettable sports day that fills the entire venue with emotion!
VoyageNEW!Ikuta Rira

This is a single released in October 2025, selected as the required song for “LOVE Dan 2026,” an event hosted by the Nippon TV information program DayDay.
Written and composed by Lila Ikuta, it’s a cheering song themed around the journey of youth.
The A-melody features conversational phrasing, while the chorus delivers a striking contrast that feels like the view suddenly opening up.
With added chorus vocals by members of plusonica, it gives the sensation of being encouraged by friends at your back.
Its structure is organized in eight-count units, making it easy to choreograph, and the formation changes look great—perfect for a senior-class showcase dance at a sports day.
Dancing with full energy is sure to move the entire venue.
Only One StoryNEW!ZEROBASEONE

This is a dance-pop track packed with positive messages by the popular K-pop boy group ZEROBASEONE.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon, it was released for streaming in October 2024 and is also included on the album PREZENT.
Featuring bright, refreshing vocals and a catchy chorus that sticks in your head, it’s a song that makes you want to move with energy.
The courage to set off on an adventure and the encouraging words “It’ll be okay” are perfect for children facing new challenges.
With an accessible melody that everyone can sing and dance to, it’s sure to bring smiles to the whole venue at events like sports days and recitals.
It’s recommended when you want to enjoy performing freely in sync with your friends.
Deer-Colored DaysNEW!Kanoko Noko (CV: Megumi Han), Koshiko Tora (CV: Saki Fujita), Koshi Anko (CV: Rui Tanabe), Bashame Meme (CV: Fuka Izumi)

How about captivating everyone’s attention with a high-energy anime pop track packed with an unforgettable, punchy rhythm and plenty of surreal wordplay? This song is performed by Shika-bu, a character unit featuring popular voice actors Megumi Han, Saki Fujita, Rui Tanabe, and Fuka Izumi.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan,” it was released on CD in August 2024.
The comedic moves timed to the intro went viral on social media both in Japan and overseas.
With easy-to-learn choreography that makes a big impact, it’s perfect for kids to enjoy dancing at school sports festivals.
Let’s create a lively, fun stage that will make everyone watching smile!
Good dayNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

If you’re looking for a dance track that will bring out kids’ energetic sides at a lively sports day, we recommend “Good Day” by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
Released digitally in September 2025, the song was written as the theme for Kirin Beer’s brand “Kirin Good Ale.” It’s a pop-rock number with an appealingly bright, natural groove, characterized by a warm atmosphere that makes you feel positive just by listening.
With its easy-to-chant, catchy melody, even kindergarten-aged children can have fun singing along as they dance.
Why not create a moment where everyone’s hearts and bodies dance together on a stage full of big, energetic smiles?



