Recommended for nursery and kindergarten sports days! Dance songs that will get kids excited

Under the SeaRitoru Māmeido

Cast – The Little Mermaid, Subaru Kimura – Under the Sea (From “The Little Mermaid”/Japanese Version)

Autumn Sports Day: Ume Class (4-year-olds) Performance “Under the Sea”

With its pleasant calypso rhythm, this song is brimming with the joys of the ocean world.

Featured in Disney’s 1989 animated feature film, it was cheerfully performed by the little mermaid’s crab friend and went on to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

The version covered by miwa in 2017 for the Sokenbicha commercial also leaves a strong impression with its bright, lighthearted feel.

Its melody is perfect for school sports day dance time, and the 2/4 rhythm naturally brings smiles as children can’t help but sway along.

Lively and fun for everyone to dance to, this energetic piece is sure to liven up any sports day.

It’s a sweets-ful time!Tokyo Dizunīrando

[Highest Quality Vanellope Stop / Front Row] It's a Sweetsful Time! Disneyland January 2025 Dancers Vanellope's Sweets Pop World Sneak 2nd Palpalooza Part 3

This is a lively dance track starring Vanellope, a character from the movie Wreck-It Ralph.

As a song themed around a world of sweets, both the music and costumes are colorful and cute.

The dancers are dressed in candy- and cake-inspired outfits, creating a fun atmosphere just by looking.

If you include it in recreational activities or a school sports day program, it’s sure to send kids’ excitement soaring.

Many of the choreographed moves are light and in sync with the rhythm, making them easy to learn.

Since there’s also a narrative element in the background, adding creative touches to the costumes and staging will produce a cohesive, unified performance.

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Happiness Is HereTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto

Happiness Is Here (Tokyo Disney Resort 30th Anniversary “The Happiness Year” Theme Song)

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

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.

Idol Precure with You♪ Light Up!Ishii Ami, Kumada Akane, Yoshitake Chihaya

“You and Idol Precure♪” Opening Theme Song “You and Idol Precure♪ Light Up!” (Non-teleop version / textless version)

A bright, energetic, and fun-filled anime song has arrived! Sung by Ami Ishii, Akane Kumada, and Chihaya Yoshitake, this track features captivating vocals that convey the power of friendship and the beauty of music.

Its dazzling, lively melody and lyrics about smiles and sparkle will resonate with your heart.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Kimi to Idol Precure♪,” which began airing in February 2025, it’s slated for release in March of the same year in two formats: a CD+DVD edition and a standard edition.

It’s the perfect song for anyone who wants a boost through music, as well as for kids who want to sing and dance together with their friends.

U.S.A.DA PUMP

DA PUMP / U.S.A. Dance -Mirror ver.-

If you want to capture kids’ cute expressions in photos or videos, we recommend “U.S.A.” DA PUMP, the music group led by ISSA, released a cover in 2018 that created a huge buzz.

Its nostalgic Eurobeat evokes disco sounds.

The “Like Dance,” where you hop on one foot, give a thumbs-up, and swing your arm, is guaranteed to get everyone pumped! Be sure to try this danceable number that’s perfect for making memories at kindergartens and nursery schools.

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Real Gonekāzu

Real Gone (from Cars)

One of the charms of Disney movies is anthropomorphism.

Snowmen talk, and cars and airplanes have human-like personalities—there are all sorts of elements that spark children’s imagination and curiosity.

The film Cars is like that too.

It’s not just a simple good-versus-evil story; friendship and love run deep beneath it all.

Sheryl Crow’s song “Real Gone” pairs perfectly with a cool dance.

It’s also a great BGM choice for school sports days during sprints or relays.

The Cars soundtrack is packed with tracks you can use, including songs by Chuck Berry and Rascal Flatts.

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Blue and Summer

[Sports Day Dance, Easy Choreography] Blue and Summer [Elementary School, Recital, Kids Dance]

Packed with the refreshing spirit of summer youth, this song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE features an upbeat melody and exhilarating rock sound that make kids want to dance.

The lyrics, which depict the sparkle of youth and the hint of romance that comes with the start of summer, resonate with listeners of all ages.

Released in August 2018 as the band’s seventh single and the theme song for the film “Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-Nichi,” it has long been loved as one of their signature tracks.

It surpassed 100 million streams in August 2020 and reached 500 million streams in January 2024, becoming a massive hit.

It’s a perfect pick for energetic kids who want to dance and is ideal for events like school sports days and performances.

Its bright, positive tone helps teach children the joy of self-expression through dance.