Recommended for nursery and kindergarten sports days! Dance songs that will get kids excited
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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Recommended for daycare and kindergarten sports days! Dance songs that will get kids excited (1–10)
OLA!!yuzu
When it comes to upbeat tracks that shine in every scene of a sports day, “OLA!!” is the go-to.
It’s included on the 2016 album TOWA by Yuzu, the folk duo active since the 1990s.
The song was used as the theme for Crayon Shin-chan: My Moving Story! Cactus Large Attack!.
It features a Latin-flavored sound highlighted by marimba tones.
It’s also recommended for those who aren’t confident in singing or dancing.
Give this dance tune a listen to further energize the thrilling sports festivals at nurseries and kindergartens.
OrangeSPYAIR
With its refreshing melody and hope-filled lyrics, this song resonates deeply.
The warm vocals gently embrace themes of friendship and anticipation for the future, powerfully supporting children’s growth and potential.
Since its release in February 2024, it has been loved by many children and parents, and it also drew attention as the theme song for the film “Haikyu!! The Movie: Battle of the Garbage Dump.” It’s a perfect track for energetic moments like sports days and recitals.
As we watch children grow, we want to cherish the spirit of everyone joining forces and moving toward their dreams.
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
What will get kids even more excited to fully enjoy their sports day is “Yatte Minayo (Try It).” It’s included on the rock band WANIMA’s 2018 album “Everybody!!,” a group known for delivering punkish-sounding tracks to their listeners.
This upbeat tune is a band arrangement of the English folk song “A Picnic.” Its positive lyrics that make you think, “Let’s try anything!” are perfect for children.
Why not challenge them to a full-body, high-energy dance?
Recommended for nursery and kindergarten sports days! Dance songs that get kids pumped up (11–20)
Ballooooon！！Naoto Intiraymi
Released in May 2013, this song gently portrays encounters and farewells with colorful balloons, set to a bright melody that warmly embraces children’s hearts.
Naoto Inti Raymi sings about the value we only realize after losing something important, expressed through the pure emotions of children.
The lyrics empathetically capture children’s feelings—begging for a colored balloon, skipping with joy after getting one, and watching it float up into the sky—leaving a strong impression.
Featured on the album “Nice catch the moment!”, the track has been loved by many for its rhythmic sound and friendly melody, making it perfect for dance performances at school sports days.
With fun choreography that lets kids dance energetically, it’s also a recommended song that will bring smiles to parents as well.
Soran Bushi/Nanchū SoranItō Takio
This song is a modern arrangement of a traditional folk tune from Hokkaido, featuring powerful calls and rhythmic performance.
Inspired by the valiant image of fishermen, it strikingly fuses Japanese traditional instruments with electronic ones, highlighted by Takio Ito’s memorable vocals.
It was included on the 1988 album “TAKiO” and performed at the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen in 1989.
In 1993, together with the Wakkanai Minami Junior High School’s dance performance, it received the Judges’ Encouragement Award at the Japan Folk Song and Folk Dance Awards, and it was featured in the TV drama “3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi-sensei” in 1999.
Beloved nationwide as a staple for sports days, it’s a favorite in preschools and kindergartens where children can move energetically to the music.
STARSNEW!Snow Man
When you want to deliver perfectly synchronized moves at a sports day, do you ever wonder which song to choose? In times like that, the perfect pick is a powerful anthem sung by Snow Man, whose overwhelming dance performances captivate audiences.
Brimming with hope, its positive message and vibrant beat will push anyone forward toward their dreams.
Released in February 2026, this track has been selected as the theme song for TBS Sports 2026.
It’s an energetic sound tailored for those taking on the big stage.
How about choosing it as the song for a flag dance where everyone matches their breathing and waves their flags in unison? If you dance dynamically to its fast-paced melody, the emotion will reach the audience, and the excitement across the entire venue is sure to hit its peak!
Pokemon 123NEW!Poketto Monsutā
It’s an energetic number well known as the opening theme of the Pokémon anime! This piece, which boosted the series that began in November 2019, was released in a version sung by After the Rain in December of the same year.
It has since been covered by multiple artists and is included in albums such as Pokémon TV Anime Theme Song BEST 2019–2022.
Its appeal lies in the exciting themes of adventuring into unknown worlds and moving forward with your partner.
With its upbeat tempo and bright melody, it’s sure to make kids smile naturally.
It’s perfect for a lively sports day dance where everyone can jump energetically together with friends!