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 will get the kids excited (41–50)
seven colorsBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Nanairo” features a brisk, refreshing sound that’s perfect for flag dancing.
Released as a single in 2021, it was chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Okaeri Mone,” and reached No.
1 on both the Oricon and Billboard singles charts.
Using two different flag colors to contrast “stillness” and “motion” would make for a great routine.
When it hits just right, it creates a dynamic performance.
The choreography is relatively simple, so children in nursery schools and kindergartens can enjoy dancing to it as well.
Recommended for nursery and kindergarten sports days! Dance songs that get kids grooving (51–60)
HELLO! HALO!GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
Sports day is a special, spotlight moment for the kids.
The perfect song to dance to under clear, sunny skies is “HELLO! HALO!” It’s included on “Up & Down,” released in 2021 by the music group GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE.
It was also chosen as the theme song for NHK’s E Dance Academy.
The track features a tropical sound that evokes the seaside and sandy beaches.
Be sure to check out the show’s official choreography, which kids can dance to with plenty of energy.
Teachers, learn the moves together and make sports day even more exciting!
PopopopoposeGReeeeN
“Popopopopose,” a song GReeeeN wrote specifically for NHK’s educational program Inai Inai Baa!.
It’s an energetic, powerful track that just overflows with pep, and there’s even a video of popular E-Tele characters like Wanwan, U-tan, and Yuki-chan dancing to it, which makes it easy to picture.
The choreography is based on rock-paper-scissors (gu-choki-pa), letting kids move their hands and feet all the way to the tips.
Songs by GReeeeN are easy for adults to get into as well, and the fact that kids can think up their favorite poses and dance along is a delightful plus for them!
Color, Color, Exploration Team!icchī・naru
We’d like to introduce a perfect song for a summer sports day.
This energetic track by Icchi and Naru sparks children’s sense of adventure.
The lyrics, which explore a colorful world, stimulate the imagination.
Released in July 2022, the song is hugely popular on the BonBon Academy YouTube channel.
With its bright melody and fun lyrics, it’s a tune that lets kids dance with smiles on their faces.
If everyone dances to it at the sports day, it will surely become a wonderful memory.
I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi
We also recommend performing a dance to an uplifting, motivational song.
The one I’d like to introduce is “Sachiare.” It’s a track written by Yujin Kitagawa of Yuzu and performed by the idol group Naniwa Danshi.
The lyrics are crafted to make you rediscover the simple happiness around you.
Because the catchy phrase from the title is repeated throughout, it’s perfect for getting everyone excited and energized.
The glittering imagery in the lyrics also seems like a great match for a pom-pom dance.
Powerful powerNakagawa Hirotaka
Powerful Power is a track included on the album “Toshihiko Shinzawa’s Let’s Dance! Sports Day,” released by Ask Music, a music agency whose concept is “bringing songs into children’s everyday lives.” It’s an energetic song, but the tempo isn’t too fast, so even younger kids can enjoy dancing to it.
The choreography uses big, full-body movements, so adding pompoms or colorful gloves makes it extra cute.
There’s also a moment where everyone shouts “Yah!” together, so dancing while calling out with lots of energy gives it even more impact.
Happy Jam Jamshimajirou
This song was released as the ending theme for the anime Shimajiro: A World of WOW! It has long been loved as one of the most popular tracks in the long-running series featuring Shimajiro.
The light, buoyant rhythm—evoking friends joyfully dancing together—matches the tone of the show and leaves a strong impression.
Another highlight is the inclusion of more complex movements, such as hand motions coordinated with the steps, which makes mastering the choreography feel rewarding and fun.
It’s a song where the sense of unity and enjoyment feels more important than anything else.
