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 nursery and kindergarten sports days! Dance songs that get kids excited (141–150)
Ninja Hattori-kun


Become a ninja with a beloved TV anime opening song! Introducing Ninja Hattori-kun.
Set to Ninja Hattori-kun, the opening theme from the well-known ninja-themed anime Ninja Hattori-kun, let’s dance while pretending to be the ninjas kids love! For costumes, using nonwoven fabric or colored plastic bags makes them easy for teachers and parents to make and easy for children to put on and take off—highly recommended! Be sure to give it a try.
Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5

The ending theme of a TV anime, sung by Dream5 and beloved by both children and adults, is creating a buzz.
This work charms listeners with its fun, upbeat style that portrays everyday little happenings—like oversleeping or being picky about food—as the doings of yokai.
Their 12th single, released in April 2014, was a tie-in with a TV Tokyo anime, and with choreography by Lucky Ikeda, it became a huge topic among children.
It’s a song that kids can enjoy moving their bodies to together, with easy-to-learn choreography that makes it a hit at nursery and kindergarten events.
It’s also recommended for parent-child recreation and as a dance for sports days.
Baroque HoedownJean Jacques Perrey

This is a quintessential electronic music piece from the 1960s, notable for its distinctive Moog synthesizer tones.
Blending Baroque elements with a country-style rhythm, the unique composition features a bright, upbeat melody that lingers in the mind.
Included on the duo Jean-Jacques Perrey and Gershon Kingsley’s 1967 album “Kaleidoscopic Vibrations: Electronic Pop Music From Way Out,” the work was adopted in June 1972 as the theme for Disneyland’s Main Street Electrical Parade and has been beloved by many ever since.
It’s a perfect choice for festive, celebratory occasions—such as parade entries at sports days or award ceremonies—guaranteed to fill the venue with a lively, cheerful atmosphere.
Recommended for nursery and kindergarten sports days! Dance songs that will get kids excited (151–160)
APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars


A fusion of K-pop and American pop! The collaboration song by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars is a unique work born in Korea.
With its catchy melody and addictive rhythm, even kids might find themselves swaying along.
Released in October 2024, the track became a massive hit on charts worldwide.
It’s perfect for a fun dance time.
Highly recommended when you want to get into a party mood or hype things up with everyone.
It also sounds fun to get creative with costumes and dance together with the kids!
But no loveRainy。

Let me introduce a lively song that both adults and children can enjoy! Rainy.’s energetic dance number carries a warm feeling as it portrays young people boldly forging their own paths along with a bright melody.
Released as a single in January 2025, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Detective Conan.
This track is perfect to enjoy with dance performance, so why not try expressing it by dancing together as a parent and child? Experience a wonderful musical world filled with the dreams and hopes of youth together with your kids.
Hey MickeySweet California

A pop tune by Sweet California that candidly voices a woman’s feelings in love over an uptempo, bright melody.
It portrays both the strength of her feelings for the person she likes and the frustration of that person’s ambiguous attitude, beautifully expressing the joys and pains of romance.
Released in 2014 as a track on the album “Break of Day,” this work is a cover of the song that American singer Toni Basil turned into a massive hit in 1982.
Its energetic rhythm and contemporary arrangement blend perfectly, making it a popular song frequently used at sporting events and on television.
It’s a surefire crowd-pleaser for cheer dance and party scenes.
With a rhythm ideal for captivating performances and universally relatable lyrics, this track is an uplifting choice for high-energy moments.
WINNER! Gojuuger!Wienners

The opening theme for the Super Sentai series’ 50th-anniversary work is a captivating song that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
Its sound blends punk rock with pop elements, and the distinctive interplay of male and female vocals leaves a strong impression.
The clapping rhythm, inspired by the transformation scenes in the show, is designed so kids can join in and have fun.
With a positive message about staying true to yourself and reaching for your dreams together with friends, it’s sure to lift children’s spirits.
Wienners’ unique sound offers kids a fresh musical experience.
As a theme song for a children’s show that airs every Sunday morning, it’s a wonderful track that parents and kids can enjoy together.



