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

Jamboree Mickey! Let’s DanceNEW!Tōkyō Dizunī Rizōto

[Official] Tokyo Disney Resort Kids Dance Program “Jamboree Mickey! Let’s Dance!” ③ Let’s watch the example! | Tokyo Disney Resort

This is the theme song of a hugely popular participatory kids’ dance program performed in front of Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disneyland and other locations.

Its appeal lies in getting kids moving with lots of energy, and the lively melody, based on a familiar march, brings a smile to everyone’s face.

Created by Tokyo Disney Resort, the track was originally released in October 2019 and later made its CD debut in December 2022.

Closely tied to the park’s entertainment, it is also included on the album “Tokyo Disney Resort 40th ‘Dream-Go-Round’ Music Album.” The choreography uses big, full-body movements that are easy to learn, making it perfect for school sports days where friends can get pumped up together and unite as one.

paprikaNEW!Foorin×Yonezu Kenshi

[Paprika] Dance Music Video | Foorin × Kenshi Yonezu | NHK

When that melody beloved by children starts to play, smiles naturally spread.

This song is a warm, nostalgic dance number with a theme of cheering on everyone heading toward the future.

Kenshi Yonezu wrote and composed it, and the children’s unit Foorin sings it with carefree energy.

Released as a single in August 2018, it became widely known as the theme song for NHK’s 2020 Support Song Project and has been broadcast on programs like Minna no Uta.

With approachable, easy-to-copy choreography, it’s perfect for preschoolers’ performances at sports days.

Teachers should join in too to get the whole venue excited!

Baby SharkNEW!

Shark Family Exercise | Baby Shark Dance | YouTube’s Most-Viewed! Baby Shark | Children’s Song | Pinkfong! Nursery Rhymes and Kids’ Videos

If you’re looking for a song that will have kids dancing their hearts out at a sports day, we recommend the worldwide smash hit themed around a family of sharks.

Created by the kids’ brand Pinkfong and released back in June 2016, it continues to enjoy enduring popularity.

With its catchy melody and adorable choreography, it garnered massive support, surpassing 10 billion video views in January 2022.

The song has also been featured in various tie-ins, including the film The Angry Birds Movie 2.

The easy-to-follow dance uses big arm movements to mimic sharks, so not only older kindergarteners but also younger children and adults can join in effortlessly.

When everyone moves in sync, smiles naturally spread, and the whole venue will be filled with a bright, cheerful atmosphere.

ROSÉ & Bruno MarsNEW!APT.

ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – APT. (Official Music Video)

An irresistibly sing-along, catchy, and rhythmical dance track.

Its charm lies in an up-tempo, earworm melody that uses a popular Korean playground chant straight as the hook.

Released in October 2024 as the lead single for ROSÉ’s debut studio album “rosie,” the song sparked major buzz thanks to a high-profile collaboration with Bruno Mars.

Blending elements of pop punk, its lively groove is perfect for energetic older kids at a school sports day.

Add simple choreography to match the chorus rhythm, and children will have fun learning it in no time.

With everyone shouting the chant while dancing, this is a sure-fire pick to fill the venue with a bright, joyful atmosphere.

Double Double Fight!NEW!CANDY TUNE

[MV] CANDY TUNE “Bai Bai FIGHT!”

It’s an upbeat track that truly energizes you! It’s filled with the courage to face challenges again and again, and a warm message about valuing yourself and the people around you.

Released in April 2024, it became a major hit representing CANDY TUNE.

Completed through a collaboration with producer Tamaya 2060%, it gained buzz as it spread on social media and became popular enough to be performed on big year-end music programs.

With its catchy melody and rhythmic moves, it’s perfect for a lively dance at a school sports festival.

If you line up in a single file and add a routine where everyone pops out to the left and right, the audience will light up with smiles and the whole venue will reach peak excitement!

Bling-Bang-Bang-BornNEW!Creepy Nuts

Creepy Nuts “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” × TV Anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES” Collaboration Music Video #BBBB Dance

This track, which drew attention as the opening theme for the anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES,” was released digitally by Creepy Nuts in 2024.

It carries a powerful message that overlaps the protagonist—who can’t use magic and faces hardships with pure muscle—with the artists’ own way of life.

Its catchy chorus and memorable choreography, which went viral on social media, naturally bring smiles to listeners’ faces.

The upbeat rhythm and easy-to-learn moves make it perfect for older kindergarteners who want to dance coolly at sports festivals.

It’s an energetic, top-tier song that parents can enjoy alongside their kids!

Smileyuzu

Smile

It’s also a great idea to choose “Smile,” which carries the message of enjoying the sports day to the fullest.

This pop song by the musical duo Yuzu features a march-like sound.

The sleigh bells keep the tempo, making it easier to coordinate choreography.

As you work on it, pay attention to the lyrics’ message that “everyone’s smiles make life wonderful.” That sentiment is sure to warm the hearts of the parents watching, too.

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