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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 preschoolers for daycare and sports day (71–80)

Banana-kun Exercise

Banana-kun Exercise (Lyrics and Music by Toshihiko Shinzawa) [from Toshihiko Shinzawa’s “Dance! Sports Day”]

Banana-kun Exercise

I think the lively Latin style will be a hit! As long as it’s not as fast as in the video, even younger kids can do it.

It’s a very simple exercise.

Of course, adults can enjoy dancing to it too! There are lots of repeats and it hardly needs any practice, so please give it a try! It’s simple and sure to get everyone excited.

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Jamboree Mickey! Let’s Dance!

[Official] Tokyo Disney Resort Kids Dance Program “Jamboree Mickey! Let’s Dance!” (1) Let’s dance with Disney friends! | Tokyo Disney Resort

Jamboree Mickey! Let's Dance!

“Jamboree Mickey! Let’s Dance!” is perfect to incorporate into daily childcare activities as a full-body movement activity.

The choreography released by Disney is very simple, making it enjoyable for all ages.

Some children may even be dancing it at home with their guardians.

With a bit of creativity in costumes and props, it can also be included as a performance piece for events like sports days.

It’s a dance everyone can enjoy, and one you’ll definitely want to get familiar with.

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Rowdy Kaiju, Kaboom!

Mischievous Monster Boom [Kids Dance Channel] – Playtime, Sports Day, Kindergarten, Nursery School, Elementary School

Rowdy Kaiju, Kaboom!

“Rowdy Monster Kaboom!” is a dance song for 4-year-olds from the Hiromichi & Tanizou Sports Day series.

Its highlight is an energetic dance that brims with mischievous spirit! While it’s designed for sports day events, it also works well for free play.

It’s perfect for getting kids to move their whole bodies to the fullest.

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Fun to Dance! A Collection of Recommended Dance Songs for Young Children for Preschools and Sports Days (81–90)

Halloween! Halloween!Machico

[Official Pokémon] Halloween! Halloween! ~Dance Version~ - Pokémon Kids TV [Children's Song]

Halloween! Halloween!Machico

Hailing from Hiroshima, Machico is a voice actress and singer whose songs feature a bright, energetic voice that shines across J-pop and anime music.

Her Halloween-themed track is full of festive vibes, perfect for kids in costume to dance to with excitement.

In November 2019, she also released the album Machibito Sagashi, delivering songs with a variety of themes.

It’s an ideal pick for Halloween parties at kindergartens and nursery schools—when children move their bodies as ghosts, pumpkins, or witches, the whole venue is sure to be filled with smiles.

The sight of kids dancing in costume will become an unforgettable memory for teachers and parents as well.

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Coco☆Natsu

Momoclo-chan Z “Coco☆Natsu (Kids’ Dance ver.)” from ‘Goo Choki Party’ Episode 1

Coco☆Natsu

Koko*Natsu, sung by Momokuro-chan Z! It’s a familiar song from their show “Goo Choki Party,” so lots of kids probably know it.

It’s a bright dance tune recommended for preschoolers to kindergarteners that will lift your spirits just by dancing.

Let’s all groove together, thinking of the summer sun!

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Under the Sea

Under the Sea [Simple Choreography for Toddlers]

Under the Sea

“Under the Sea,” a song from the Disney film The Little Mermaid that’s beloved by children and adults alike.

It’s sung by Sebastian, the crab who’s always worried about Ariel, and it celebrates the cheerful, fun world under the sea.

The refreshing, ocean-evoking melody makes you feel as if you’ve traveled right into Ariel’s underwater world just by listening.

For this song, which captures the beauty of the sea no matter which part you take, we recommend adding movements that evoke sea creatures and the motion of the waves.

Move your body big and wide, and express the joyful world of the ocean!

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My Neighbor Totoro

Mitakedai Kindergarten – Totoro’s Dance (from My Neighbor Totoro)

My Neighbor Totoro

It’s the ending theme song from the Studio Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro.

People of all ages know it, and it’s often used at kindergarten and nursery school performances and parties.

The tempo is slow, so even with choreography, I think children can dance without rushing.

If you’re using it in a kindergarten, it might be best suited for children younger than the middle year group.

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