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Fun to dance! A roundup of recommended dance songs for young children, perfect for daycare and sports days

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
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After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

Dance activities in daycare and at sports festivals are very important times for children!By moving their bodies to music, they can learn a sense of fun and rhythm.Choosing a special dance for the upcoming sports festival is one of the exciting parts, too.Here, we introduce recommended dance songs for young children that are perfect for daycare and sports festivals.Kids who are tuned into trends will also enjoy dancing to more mature-sounding songs.Choose dances and exercises that match the children’s preferences, and have both kids and adults get excited together!

Fun to dance! A roundup of recommended dance songs for young children for daycare and sports day (61–70)

brimming with courage

[With Courage Brimming] Anpanman ♪ With Dance Moves ♪ Song ♪

brimming with courage

Beloved by everyone! It’s “Yūki Rinrin,” the theme song of “Go! Anpanman.” Many people grew up listening to this song, and it has long been cherished across a wide range of generations as a classic.

It’s a staple at children’s performances and recitals, and with its familiar melody and friendly lyrics, it’s a song that delights not only kids but their parents, too.

Let’s have fun singing and dancing to it!

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Murakami Shinpei

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wiggle your butt

Kids Dance | Shake Your Booty (Kid-Pleasing Dance Arrangement – Popular for Toddlers, Kindergarten, Nursery, Playtime, and Exercise)

wiggle your butt

“Oshiri Furi Furi” is a song that used to play often on the NHK program “Okaasan to Issho.” There isn’t a set choreography, but if kids wiggle their hips along with the song, even very young children can dance and have fun.

It’s a perfect dance number for infants and toddlers at events like play recitals.

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Pokémon Halloween Mystery PartyMachico

[Official Pokémon] Pokémon Halloween Mysterious Party ~Dance Tutorial~ — Pokémon Kids TV [Children’s Song]

Pokémon Halloween Mystery PartyMachico

This Halloween song, released in September 2022 on the official Pokémon YouTube channel “Pokémon Kids TV,” is a fun track to enjoy with popular characters that kids love.

Voice actor and artist Machico sings it brightly and energetically, enhancing the festive Halloween party vibe.

The lyrics include a story about “the Halloween candy suddenly disappearing,” adding a touch of mystery that will spark children’s imaginations.

With its rhythmic, cheerful melody, it’s sure to get kids dressed as ghosts and pumpkins moving naturally.

A dance video is also available, making it easy to practice—perfect for Halloween events at nurseries and kindergartens.

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school song

Let’s Dance Together ♪ [School Song] Dance Version ☆ Choreography Practice ☆ himawari-CH

school song

Here’s a song and dance released by HIMAWARI Channel, brought to you by Tohoku-based YouTubers from Fukushima Prefecture: the four siblings—second daughter Ma-chan, third daughter O-chan—along with their dad and mom.

It seems they’re even selling merchandise, which really shows the influence YouTubers have.

There’s also a practice video for the dance, so you can train while watching it.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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I want to be scolded!

“I want to be scolded! Chico-chan Dance” — the entire kindergarten class danced it together♪

I want to be scolded!

The hit song “Shikararetai!” was born from NHK’s hugely popular show “Don’t Sleep Through Life! Chiko-chan.” Written, composed, and produced by Tamio Okuda, it’s Chiko-chan’s musician debut track.

The scene at the end of the show where Chiko-chan and Takashi Okamura of Ninety-Nine dance comically is unforgettable! As you can see from the fan-submitted dance videos from viewers of all ages, the choreography is simple enough for even small children to pick up right away.

Since it’s a Chiko-chan song beloved by a wide range of generations, it’s sure to liven up any event!

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Oranran Uutantan

O-ranran Uutan-tan / Keropons, Ryuzo Fukuda, Tsubasa Suzuki

Oranran Uutantan

This is a song released in 2020 by Keropons, who are also known for the popular dance track “Ebikanics.” It depicts an orangutan and everyday items like dishes and clocks all dancing together, and its lively sound makes you want to start dancing as soon as you hear it.

The choreography is simple, so it seems suitable even for children around two years old.

Besides dancing, it also sounds like fun to clap along or play various instruments together.

It’s a great dance song recommended for school performances and party events!

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Fruit punch!

[Dance Kids] Fruit Punch! / gaagaaS [Childcare/Gymnastics/Fruit/Sports Day/Recital/Parenting/Children’s Songs]

Fruit punch!

A fruit punch filled with plenty of colorful fruits in soda.

Here’s a dance that will make kids want to eat that beloved fruit punch! Pretend you’re the cute fruits floating in fizzy soda and give it a try.

There’s no difficult choreography, so even little ones can join in easily.

There’s also a section with a relaxed rhythm, so you can add contrast to your movements.

As a reward after your child dances, be sure to treat them to some fruit punch!

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