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

Baby SharkNEW!

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If you’re looking for a song that will have kids dancing their hearts out at a sports day, we recommend the worldwide smash hit themed around a family of sharks.

Created by the kids’ brand Pinkfong and released back in June 2016, it continues to enjoy enduring popularity.

With its catchy melody and adorable choreography, it garnered massive support, surpassing 10 billion video views in January 2022.

The song has also been featured in various tie-ins, including the film The Angry Birds Movie 2.

The easy-to-follow dance uses big arm movements to mimic sharks, so not only older kindergarteners but also younger children and adults can join in effortlessly.

When everyone moves in sync, smiles naturally spread, and the whole venue will be filled with a bright, cheerful atmosphere.

After-school Request!NEW!ikinari tōhoku-san

After-school Request!

Familiar as the ending theme song of the TV anime “Onegai Aipripi,” this track sung by Iginari Tohoku San is perfect for school sports day performances.

It’s included on the single “DECO!” released in March 2026.

The song conveys a positive feeling of listening to someone in need and taking a step forward to grant their wish, featuring a cute and upbeat sound.

With a bright rhythm that will make kids smile, it’s recommended for group dance numbers with friends.

It’s also fun to jump along with the call-and-response parts in the song or to move energetically while wearing adorable costumes made by the teachers.

Come up with simple choreography and get everyone excited together!

Good Luck! My Friend feat. Murotsuyoshi & Sakana-kunNEW!Toukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora

Good Luck! My Friend feat. Murotsuyoshi & Sakana-kun / TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA

Let us introduce a captivating song with a heartwarming message and a bright, upbeat rhythm.

Created by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra featuring Tsuyoshi Muro and Sakana-kun, it was released in April 2026.

The track was written as the theme song for the anime “Nezumikun no Chokki,” which began airing on NHK E-Tele in April 2026.

The bouncy ska melody combines with gentle, caring lyrics about friends, brimming with an energy that makes you want to move.

The horn section’s brilliant tones fill the entire venue with a cheerful atmosphere, bringing smiles to listeners’ faces.

It’s perfect for lively dances at school sports days or children’s performances.

We also recommend wearing matching vests and stepping along together for extra fun.

Ice de chu♡NEW!hiromichi & tanizou

Ice de chu♡

This is a dance track themed around cool, sweet treats that charmingly brightens a sports day for preschoolers.

Created by Hiromichi & Tanizou, it’s included on the album “Hiromichi & Tanizou no Undoukai de Chu♡,” released in March 2026.

It features short phrases and easy-to-follow repetition, with choreography that uses motifs children can easily imagine.

With few complex moves and a tempo that teachers and parents can enjoy together, it’s perfect for early childhood settings.

Instrumental versions and choreography videos are also available, providing solid support from practice to performance.

Try incorporating this recommended piece—great for kids who love pretend play—and spend a time full of smiles together.

VoyageNEW!Ikuta Rira

Voyage

This is a single released in October 2025, selected as the required song for “LOVE Dan 2026,” an event hosted by the Nippon TV information program DayDay.

Written and composed by Lila Ikuta, it’s a cheering song themed around the journey of youth.

The A-melody features conversational phrasing, while the chorus delivers a striking contrast that feels like the view suddenly opening up.

With added chorus vocals by members of plusonica, it gives the sensation of being encouraged by friends at your back.

Its structure is organized in eight-count units, making it easy to choreograph, and the formation changes look great—perfect for a senior-class showcase dance at a sports day.

Dancing with full energy is sure to move the entire venue.

Pokemon 123NEW!Poketto Monsutā

[Official] Satoshi & Go - “1, 2, 3” TV Anime “Pokémon” Opening Theme

[Full Song] Pokémon 123 | Easy Dance (Pokémon Opening Theme Song | 1-2-3) [Recommended for kindergartens, nurseries, elementary school kids, and for sports days and recitals!]

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!

KusushikiNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Kusushiki” Official Music Video

This number captivates with its oriental melody and rapidly shifting arrangements.

It portrays the mysterious power of words and complex emotions such as the difference between affection and apology.

It carries a grand message of eternal love lasting into the next life.

It was released in April 2025 by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, the rock band leading Japan’s music scene.

The song was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries.” Released in the year leading up to the band’s milestone album “10,” which celebrates their 10th anniversary, this track features a briskly developing sound that’s perfect for showcasing a cool dance at a senior kindergarten sports day! Perform it with dynamic choreography, and the entire venue will be moved.