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

Happy ChildrenShinzawa Toshihiko

Happy Children (Lyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa / Music by Hirotaka Nakagawa) [From Toshihiko Shinzawa’s 40th Anniversary of Musical Activities “Nursery Song Concert”]

This song, created by Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa, is a bright dance tune themed around the power of children’s innocence and smiles to bring happiness to those around them.

With its light rhythm and memorable melody, it’s an easy-to-sing-and-dance-to track that kids can’t help but hum along to.

Released in 2001, the song has been loved by many for years and is widely used in educational settings and at events.

It’s also great to dance to together with nursery and kindergarten teachers!

Shuriken Ninja

[Become Ninjas with Big Brother Yoshi and Whoosh Whoosh!] Shuriken Ninja

[Dance] Shuriken Ninja [Daycare/Kindergarten]

Use your whole body and try transforming into a ninja! Let us introduce “Shuriken Ninja.” Ninjas are super cool to kids, right? Many children probably admire their swift moves.

“Shuriken Ninja” features easy-to-remember lyrics and a catchy melody.

There are also three moments where you can show off special techniques, making it perfect for highlighting the kids’ cool sides! At the end of the song, there’s a section where you dodge a series of moves in a row, so you can create a real highlight scene!

Senbonzakura

Senbonzakura - Tried Dancing [Kids Dance Channel] Elementary School, Kindergarten, Easy Dance

Senbonzakura is a song written, composed, and arranged by Kurousa-P.

It has been covered by many artists and remains hugely popular in “tried singing” and “tried playing” videos.

It’s a big hit with children—why not dance to it cheerfully and energetically? In keeping with the title “Senbonzakura,” you could use cherry blossom branches, and since it has a traditional Japanese flavor, it would also look great with Japanese-style costumes.

If your team incorporates movements like Yosakoi, it could become a wonderful performance for a school sports day and a great memory with friends.

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Muscatyuzu

Yuzu “Muscat” ‘Sukatto Dance’ Dance Lecture

This is a song that was also used as the opening theme for the TV anime Crayon Shin-chan.

Combined with the bright and energetic image of the artist, Yuzu, there are even people who say, “I don’t watch the anime, but I like this song.” In Yuzu’s “Muscat” ‘Sukatto Dance’ dance lesson video, a front-facing version of the choreography is also introduced.

The song is up-tempo, but I don’t think the choreography is too difficult.

If there are parts you find tricky, feel free to swap them with your own original moves and have fun dancing! It’s sure to liven up any school sports day.

Love burst forth.yuzu

Yuzu “Love, It Popped.” Music Video (Movie Ver.)

Tried dancing the Twin Dance to Yuzu’s “Love, It Popped!” with Shibuya Ward’s Cheer Ambassador Makubii-kun and Sae Morita

This is a song that captures the exhilaration of love with a bright, effervescent pop sound.

It tells the story of a protagonist stuck in a dull daily routine whose heart begins to race after meeting an irresistibly charming person beyond imagination.

Touching on modern social media culture, it’s a refreshing and catchy track that portrays the genuine thrill of romance.

Released in October 2017, the song was chosen as the theme for the film “The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.” starring Kento Yamazaki.

The music video, which features collaborative footage with the movie and a lively ‘twin dance’ performed by the duo Yuzu, also generated buzz.

It’s well-suited for a bright, upbeat school sports-day dance program.

Even kindergarten-aged children can easily enjoy the choreography.

The costumes are easy to get creative with, and it seems like something the kids can help make and have fun with together.

One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

ATARASHII GAKKO! – One Heart (Official Music Video)

A song that brings everyone’s hearts together! It’s a青春 (coming-of-age) cheer anthem that echoes through the gym.

Atarashii Gakko no Leaders created a brand-new song for Bourbon’s “Fettuccine Gummi” TV commercial, premiering in March 2025.

This powerful track expresses the drive to keep moving forward, and through fans’ cheers and dance performances, it brings both adults and kids together in excitement.

For the music video shoot, about 300 fans gathered to pull off a large-scale group performance in a gymnasium.

It’s a fresh, energetic, and powerful song that will lift spirits not only at graduations and sports days, but also for anyone starting a new chapter in life.

Nice idea!Ryokushokushakai

Nice idea!

Nice Idea! / Ryokuoushoku Shakai [Sports Day/Recital Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

It leaves a strong impression with its upbeat feeling for greeting the morning and a pop rhythm that excites children’s hearts.

Created by Ryokuoushoku Shakai in March 2024 as the commercial song for Yasai Seikatsu, this piece conveys the importance of spending the day with a bright mindset.

Warm lyrics that feel like opening the door to a colorful world blend beautifully with an energetic sound, resulting in a track that lifts your spirits just by listening.

Serving as both the CM’s featured personalities and ambassadors, Ryokuoushoku Shakai deliver countless smiles along with the song.

Incorporating it into sports day performances or dances will bring smiles not only to the children, but also to parents and teachers.