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[Nursery School] Recommended Songs for Sports Day Dance

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.

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!

[Daycare/Preschool] Recommended Songs for Sports Day Dance (111–120)

Super Dancin’ ManiaTokyo Dizunīrando

[Tokyo Disneyland] CLUB DISNEY “Super Dancin’ Mania Remix” - 2007/2/7–9_Super Dancin’mania Remix

Super Dancin' ManiaTokyo Dizunīrando

This dance track was created for the special event Club Disney, held at Tokyo Disneyland.

In this event where you can dance together with Disney friends, the park was enveloped in an excitement that made it feel like a massive club, captivating many guests.

With its lively rhythm and simple choreography, it’s designed for everyone—from kids to adults—to enjoy, making it perfect for use at sports days and recreational activities.

Just like during the event, pairing it with sparkly costumes and colorful lights enhances the fun of the dance even more.

It’s an energetic song that lets you get fired up together with your friends.

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[Daycare/Preschool] Recommended Songs for Sports Day Dance (121–130)

B A Y M A XTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu

[High-quality audio and video] Big Brother Baymax Edition — Tokyo Disneyland The Happy Ride with Baymax (B-A-Y-M-A-X)

B A Y M A XTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu

This is an upbeat dance song used in the Baymax’s Happy Ride attraction at Tokyo Disneyland.

With the name “Baymax” sung to the rhythm, the song features a lively, friendly melody.

The choreography is very simple—just moving your arms up and down is enough to have fun—so anyone from kids to adults can join in easily.

Dancing in a group naturally brings out smiles and fills the venue with a cheerful atmosphere.

It’s also recommended as a crowd-pleaser for school sports days and community events.

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Happiness Is HereTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto

Dance “Happiness Is Here” [05] · 2016 LAZONA Kawasaki

Happiness Is HereTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto

From 2013 to 2018, the main song played in Tokyo Disneyland’s daytime parade was “Happiness Is Here.” Centered on this track, the parade featured a Disney medley including titles like “Dumbo” and “Snow White.” As an aside, the previous parade, “Jubilation!,” was great too.

“Happiness Is Here” is very dance-friendly and easy to choreograph, allowing you to include lots of fun clapping and jumping sections.

Please also check out the choreography by various dance teams uploaded on video sites for reference.

It’s a highly recommended song that can be widely used from preschoolers to elementary school students.

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BarararararararaTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto

[Barararararara] ~An easy dance you can do from age 5!~

BarararararararaTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto

The happy dance using the “balalalalalala” song from Baymax is bright and perfect for kids to perform at events like sports days.

It’s recommended to let the children listen to the song beforehand so they get used to it, then incorporate it into the dance.

By coordinating costumes and making pompoms to add flair, the children’s performance will look even more vibrant and become an ideal dance for a sports day.

Teachers and kids alike—make it a cheerful, fun dance full of smiles!

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sound ninjaFukuda Sho

“Oto Ninja” Dance Lecture [Sho Fukuda’s ~Wonderful World of Sound and Play~]

sound ninjaFukuda Sho

Let’s show off some ninja arts to the beat! Introducing Oto Ninja.

When you think of ninjas, many of you might picture them being skilled at hiding from enemies or making a quick escape.

This time, let’s transform into “Oto Ninja,” who perform ninja arts in time with sounds! If you listen closely, you can hear all kinds of sounds.

Move your body to match the sounds you hear, and you’ll also discover the joy of dancing.

Try expanding the conversation by asking, “What sound do you think this is?”

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We are ninjas, indeed.Fukuda Sho

[Expression Play] We Are Ninjas, You Know / Sho Fukuda [Childcare/Kindergarten/Parenting/Ninja/Play Song/Children’s Song]

We are ninjas, indeed.Fukuda Sho

Perfect for the adorable vibe of infants, too! Presenting “We Are Little Ninjas.” At sports days and festivals, you can catch the cool performances of the preschool classes, but many people also look forward to the adorable moments from the infant classes, right? This time, let’s transform into ninjas with “We Are Little Ninjas,” a piece that even infant classes can try.

Its gentle melody and soft choreography are just right for the little ones.

Give it a try in your program!

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Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu

Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)

Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu

A lively, high-energy song that makes classic sports day events even more fun! Its bright, positive lyrics lift children’s spirits, and the rhythmic melody and easy-to-follow choreography make everyone want to move naturally.

Released by Dreaming in March 1993, this track was also used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Anpanman.” The song carries a message of holding hands with friends and overcoming moments of lost confidence or loneliness together, making it a perfect choice to accompany the tamaire (ball-toss) event at school sports days.

Highly recommended for those looking for a song everyone can enjoy dancing to while coming up with choreography that incorporates tamaire motions with the children.

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