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 super excited (181–190)
Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento


Kocchi no Kento-san’s song “Hai Yorokonde” is packed with an upbeat, fun vibe and a positive message.
Set to a lively rhythm, the chorus repeats the phrase “Giri Giri Dance,” making it easy for kids to remember and dance along to.
Released in May 2024, the track became a big hit on social media platforms like TikTok.
The choreography is simple, and dancing together is sure to bring out lots of smiles! It’s also a great pick for events like sports days and recitals.
I love stripes!shimajirou

The song, created from a child’s perspective, features a bright, rhythmic melody and familiar, easy-to-sing lyrics.
Naomi Minami’s appeal as a voice actress shines through, and her energetic vocals capture children’s hearts.
Released in March 2018, the track was featured on the children’s educational program “Shimajiro no Wow!” and has become popular with many kids.
It is also included on the album “Shimajiro no Wow! Uta♪ Dance Special Vol.11,” and has been developed as related content for Benesse Corporation’s early childhood correspondence course “Kodomo Challenge.” Since it’s a song that children can enjoy singing and dancing to together, it’s recommended for music time or use at events.
Lovely Wonderlandshimajirou

Set to a bright, rhythmic melody, this song celebrates children’s spirit of adventure and the joy of discovering something new every day.
It portrays the entire Earth as a wonderful place of adventure for kids, spreading a warm, inclusive world where everyone can dance together and have fun.
It was included on the DVD “Shimajiro no Wao!” released in February 2015 and is also used in the dance segment of the TV program.
The song is memorable for Shimajiro and his friends energetically singing and dancing in nature.
It’s perfect for enjoying with children at nursery and kindergarten events, as well as for dance time at home.
Friend Ponkurtonshimajirou

The song that brings a heart-thumping time with lively music was born in March 2016.
Featured on the soundtrack of the film “Shimajiro and the Book Kingdom,” it stands out for Naomi Minami’s bright voice and its rhythmic melody.
With themes of friendship and bonds with companions, it has a fun structure where the tempo gradually changes.
It’s included on the album “Shimajiro no Wow! The Movie: Shimajiro and the Book Kingdom + TV Version ‘Shimajiro no Wow! Original Soundtrack’,” and has been used in both the movie and the TV show.
It’s perfect for singing and dancing together at nursery and kindergarten parent-child events, and it’s a track that children who watch “Shimajiro no Wow!” will enjoy.
Let’s move forward! Clap your hands!shimajirou

This bright and lively song is a heartwarming piece themed around the courage to move forward and the bonds of friendship.
Structured so you can sing along while clapping to the rhythm, it embraces the anxiety and fear of taking steps ahead as natural feelings, while conveying the importance of overcoming them.
The desire to cherish friendships and hope for the future is expressed through a gentle melody.
Used as an insert song in the film Shimajiro and the Rainbow Oasis (released in March 2017) from the series Shimajiro no Wao! The Movie, it colors the adventures of Shimajiro and his friends.
It’s a perfect song to enjoy with children while moving their bodies, whether during group time at nursery and kindergarten or at home!
Sparkly Kingdom on the Cloudsshimajirou

With its bright, bouncy melody and captivating vocals, this song instantly captures children’s hearts.
Set in a mysterious world above the clouds, it’s packed with dreams and excitement, making any sports day dance program even more delightful.
It’s the theme song for the film “Shimajiro and the Prince of the Twinkling Kingdom,” released in March 2022, and it’s brimming with Shimajiro’s charming worldview.
The easy-to-learn choreography and upbeat, positive message resonate with children and energize the event.
The simple dance moves are designed so everyone can join in together.
It’s an exceptionally wonderful track that adds extra sparkle to the atmosphere of sports day.
Kupurupā is a secret word!shimajirou

This is an insert song from the film that, with its bright, poppy sound and lyrics that capture children’s hearts, conveys the importance of friendship and cooperation.
Using the “secret word” as their motto, Shimajiro and his friends embark on an adventure that communicates the value of bonds and a spirit of kindness.
With its rhythmic groove and dance, it’s designed for kids to enjoy together.
The song appears in the March 2019 film Shimajiro and Ururu’s Hero Land, where it’s used memorably alongside the adventure in Hero Land.
It also comes with a fun group dance, making it a recommended track for preschools and at home.



