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

100% CourageHikaru GENJI

100% Courage

Courage 100% [Pop'n Dance] Let's dance together!

If you’re looking for a song that will get both parents and kids pumped up together at a sports day, “Yūki 100%” is highly recommended.

It was included on Hikaru Genji’s 1994 album “HEART’N HEARTS,” released by the idol group that was active in the 1990s.

Many people also know it as the theme song of the anime “Nintama Rantarō.” Its catchy, genre-crossing melody is truly moving.

The high-energy, fast-paced tune is perfect for a school sports festival! It’s an exhilarating number that brims with excitement and a sense of the children’s bright future.

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ApollodorusNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Apollodorus” Official Lyric Video

If you want to fill your sports day venue with a grand, expansive sound, this track is perfect.

Built on an idea vocalist Motoki Ohmori conceived in the past, it captivates with a sweeping progression where intense emotion and serenity coexist.

It carries a warm message that affirms not just winning and losing, but the very act of pushing one’s limits.

Released by the musically versatile Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in July 2024, it was chosen as a sports anthem to energize TV Asahi’s Paris Olympics broadcasts.

It was later included on the anniversary best album “10.” Transitioning from powerful rock to beautiful orchestration, this piece is recommended for a dynamic routine where kindergarteners perform with pom-poms.

Curtain callNEW!Yuuri

Curtain Call by Yuuri: My Hero Academia Special Music Video / My Hero Academia Season 7 Cour 2 Opening Theme Anime MV

Curtain Call, chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of Season 7 of the anime My Hero Academia, is perfect for bringing out children’s vibrant energy.

Created by singer-songwriter Yuuri—renowned for his powerful, resonant vocals and heartfelt emotional expression—the song was released digitally in July 2024 and later as a CD in September of the same year.

Its emotionally charged melodies, a hallmark of Yuuri’s style, and a structure that unleashes a surge of feeling in the chorus are sure to set listeners’ hearts ablaze.

With a robust sound themed around the hope and renewal that await after hard-fought battles, it mirrors the earnest efforts of kindergarteners in the senior class.

It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser as a rousing sports day BGM or a dynamic dance track that everyone can get excited about.

LOVE IS THE STRONGESTNEW!May’n

LOVE IS THE STRONGEST

This fiery track, bursting with a sense of speed, is guaranteed to supercharge any sports day.

Its powerful brass sound and grand worldview centered on a big, sweeping love are captivating, and May’n’s strong high-tone vocals strike listeners straight in the heart.

Released in February 2026, the song drew major attention as the theme for the tokusatsu series “Ultra Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity.” The combination of a forceful melody and choreography by Smile Saki makes it perfect for even younger kids to move their bodies with energy.

Highly recommended as a dance number for children who want to become cool heroes and dance with power.

HappinessNEW!arashi

ARASHI – Happiness [Official Music Video]

This is a track by a beloved national idol group, featuring a bright and lively melody that’s irresistibly charming.

It’s an uplifting anthem that emphasizes the importance of moving forward positively into the future and carries a gentle message about respecting each person’s individuality.

As Arashi’s 20th single, it was released in September 2007.

It also became a hit as the theme song for the TV drama “Yamada Taro Monogatari,” starring group members Kazunari Ninomiya and Sho Sakurai.

Its driving, energetic beat is sure to get kids excited.

It’s a perfect choice for a dance performance by a younger children’s class, where they can move freely and joyfully.

Highly recommended for a sports day held under the blue sky, with teachers and everyone dancing together with full energy!

Zankyo SankaAimer

[For Sports Day and Recitals] Aimer “Zankyo Sanka” Simple Dance Choreography & Bandanas for Preschoolers and Elementary School Kids

This popular song by Aimer energizes school sports days with its powerful, beautiful music.

Together with the anime Demon Slayer, which sings of the will to overcome past pain and move toward the future, it deeply moves listeners’ hearts.

Centered on her captivating, full-bodied vocals and a dynamic melody, it perfectly matches the children’s expressive movements.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc in December 2021, its tie-in with a series beloved by children makes it a top recommendation for adding impact to sports day performances.

Be sure to move along to the music with the kids!

Odoru Pompoko RinE-girls

E-girls / Odoru Ponpokorin

E-girls / “Odoru Pompokolin” ‘Pi-hyara Dance’ Tutorial Video

If you’re looking for a dance number that both adults and kids can enjoy together, “Odoru Pompokolin” is perfect.

It’s nationally famous as the opening theme of the anime Chibi Maruko-chan.

This is the cover version by the music group E-girls, included on their 2015 release E.G.

TIME.

The humorous choreography that matches the lyrics is adorably cute.

Since it’s a song many people know, it’s easy to try.

Liven up your sports day with a lively, well-synced dance!

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