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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! Dance songs for sports day (21–30)

Bubbly Paradehiromichi & tanizou

Hiromichi & Tanizo’s origin! The unshakable No. 1 favorite: Ukki-Ukki Parade (All Kindergarteners / Dance) by Hiromichi & Tanizo

Bubbly Paradehiromichi & tanizou

Hiromichi & Tanizo’s songs capture children’s hearts and never let go! Set on a tropical island, this piece depicts a parade of animals in colorful costumes dancing joyfully.

With its bright rhythm, there are parts where you imitate the animals’ movements and shout call-and-response together, so even those just watching the dance will feel uplifted.

This track is included on the album “Hiromichi & Tanizo’s Sports Day for Everyone, by Everyone, for Everyone!” It’s sure to be a big hit at kindergarten and nursery school sports days! With fun choreography that kids can learn right away, everyone can get excited together.

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I am the strongest.Ado

[Ado] I’m the Strongest (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

I am the strongest.Ado

A cool anime song I’d like to introduce is “I Am the Strongest.” It was written by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE as an insert song for the film ONE PIECE FILM RED and sung by Ado.

Set to an up-tempo, intense sound, the lyrics boost your self-esteem.

Overall, it has a stylish, rock vibe that will get you hyped and fired up even during practice.

The sound clearly alternates between calm and explosive sections, so try to keep that in mind as you work on it!

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Recommended for older kindergarteners! A collection of dance songs perfect for sports day (31–40)

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Blue and Summer

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

When you think of a school sports day, you probably picture clear blue skies and bright sunshine—a fresh, breezy vibe.

That’s why I want to recommend “Ao to Natsu” (“Blue and Summer”).

It’s a song themed around youth, packed with vivid imagery—sunlight, wind—that really evokes the day of a sports festival.

The rock-style, fast-paced sound also makes it great for pairing with energetic choreography.

In particular, the tempo picks up even more around the chorus, making it perfect for when you want to move your body to the fullest.

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[Dance] Children’s Kabukihiromichi & tanizou

[Dance Choreography] Children's Kabuki (5-year-olds / Dance) / Hiromichi & Tanizo

[Dance] Children's Kabukihiromichi & tanizou

The dance for Children’s Kabuki looks incredibly powerful and cool when performed by five-year-olds! The song gives a pop impression, but the choreography is packed with many Kabuki elements, making it a performance you can’t help but watch intently.

If you match the costumes to the music with a Kabuki-like, traditional Japanese look and incorporate Kabuki makeup, it adds even more impact.

Since many of the moves are very dynamic, this is an idea we definitely recommend to teachers who want their older kindergarteners to showcase a uniquely powerful dance.

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My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER

My Cutest Part / FRUITS ZIPPER [Children’s Recital Performance Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER

This upbeat, poppy song is packed with the fun of discovering what makes you cute.

With its bright melody and lyrics, it carries a message that builds children’s confidence.

If you use this song to practice for the sports day, everyone might find something they love about themselves while dancing together.

It’s famous as one of FRUITS ZIPPER’s signature tracks and became a huge hit on TikTok.

It’s also fun for everyone to strike their favorite pose to the music.

Let’s dance with full energy and make the best memories!

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Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

Let's give it a try

Let's give it a tryWANIMA

I’d like to introduce “Yatte Miyou” as a cheer song that boosts motivation for dancing.

It’s a track by the rock band WANIMA, created as a song for an au commercial.

Based on the children’s song “Picnic,” it carries the message: “Have courage and try taking on anything.” It’s packed with uplifting elements, including a round-singing section.

Choreographing movements with accents to match those parts would be wonderful, too.

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lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Lilac / Mrs. GREEN APPLE [Sports Day/Recital Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

A gem of a song that delicately portrays the radiance and struggles of youth.

Released in April 2024, it’s a track by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE created as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery.” As symbolized by the lilac’s flower meanings—“first love” and “memories of youth”—the lyrics gently embrace the bittersweetness of adolescence and the pains of growing up, paired with a light, exhilarating melody.

The song won the Grand Prix at the 66th Japan Record Awards, marking a remarkable back-to-back victory for the band.

It’s perfect for use at sports days and in kids’ dance settings as a fun song for children to dance to.

With its brisk rhythm, it’s easy to move to and sure to bring smiles to children’s faces.

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