[Nursery School] Recommended Songs for Sports Day Dance
The dance at sports day is one of the programs both children and watching adults really look forward to!
Seeing the adorable kids dancing energetically at a nursery school sports day really shows how much they’ve grown.
Here, we’ll introduce some fun songs that are perfect for sports day dances!
We’ve gathered lively tracks ranging from songs kids love to classic favorites everyone knows.
When you hear cheerful music, you’ll find yourself wanting to move your body.
Choose songs that match the children’s personalities and vibe, and have fun dancing together!
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[Daycare/Preschool] Recommended Songs for Sports Day Dance (71–80)
Super Energetic ExerciseSatō Hiromichi
A workout created by Hiromichi Sato—beloved as the 10th “Gymnastics Big Brother” on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho—in which he handled the lyrics, vocals, and choreography.
With his familiar voice and movements that engage the whole body, it offers outstanding reliability.
It features lots of animals like sparrows, monkeys, and lions, making it enjoyable even for young children.
Clear, easy-to-follow actions—like looking down to see ants and looking up to see a UFO—are the key points, and the routine is designed to fill you with energy.
Furu Furu FruitSakushi: Mine Katsumasa / Sakkyoku: Okada Rikio
Furu Furu Fruit is the perfect song for children who have just started dancing after entering daycare or kindergarten.
It was produced as a track for sports day dances and is included in the CD book Katsuriki’s Sports Day & Recital Dances, released in 2017.
Its tropical sound, highlighted by bright, poppy synths, is memorable.
The lyrics and melody are easy to learn, and the choreography is simple.
It’s a pop song that’s fun even if you just sway your body to the music.
Teachers and parents, join in the dance and liven up the sports day!
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
As the theme song of the hugely popular anime SPY×FAMILY, this track is also a big hit with kids.
Its energetic, driving sound and refreshing, poppy melody pump up the excitement and give a cool impression to both children and adults.
To make it easy for preschoolers to dance, it’s best to incorporate simple, recognizable moves, like gestures that evoke peanuts or motions like “bye-bye” and “searching.” The key is to keep a steady, slightly relaxed rhythm so you don’t get swept away by the high tempo.
Secret Ramen Exercisetakahashi akira
The Chinese-style sound and choreography make “Hiden Ramen Taiso” a lot of fun.
It’s a striking, classic number that’s popular at kindergartens and daycare centers nationwide.
Since it’s themed around everyone’s favorite ramen and the movements are generally slow and easy to follow, even very young children can dance along.
In addition to the unforgettable main choreography you’ll remember after just one viewing, it also provides solid exercises like twisting the body and stretching the back.
Don’t forget to nail the opening and closing poses, too!
Start SongFukuda Sho / Suzuki Tsubasa
Start Song is an original track by Sho Fukuda—an “asobi-uta” (play-song) creator who also writes music for programs like NHK’s Okaasan to Issho—and Tsubasa Suzuki, also an asobi-uta creator who serves as a visiting professor in a university’s early childhood education department.
As the title suggests, it’s a brisk, invigorating number that feels perfect for kicking things off.
The original dance features lots of lively moves like clapping, stomping, and jumping, making it fun and easy for young children to dance along.
Highly recommended for performances by younger kindergarten classes!
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
If you’re looking for a dance number that suits a sports day attended by a wide range of age groups, we recommend “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie.” It was released in 2013 by AKB48, the female idol group that has produced numerous stars, and it has been featured widely across the media.
Many people will be familiar with its cute “rice ball” hand-rolling move.
The arrangement evokes the disco sound of the 1970s.
With its slow tempo, it’s also a great choice for kids who are new to dancing!
loveHoshino Gen
Koi, which was chosen as the theme song for the drama “We Married as a Job!” (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu), was released by singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino in 2016 and is famous for the “Koi Dance,” which became a social phenomenon.
Those who watched the drama will likely be familiar with it.
The song is notable for its fast-paced, technically tight band sound.
The lyrics, which express a modern view of love, are also full of appeal.
Since the choreography is characterized by stylish, cool moves, it’s recommended to simplify the difficult parts.
The cute dance in the instrumental break is sure to liven up sports days at kindergartens and nursery schools!