Fun to dance! A roundup of recommended dance songs for young children, perfect for daycare and sports days
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!
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Fun to dance! A roundup of recommended dance songs for preschoolers for daycare and sports day (91–100)
Fish Heaven
You often hear “Osakana Tengoku” at supermarkets, don’t you? This song has big, full-body dance moves, and the tempo isn’t too fast, so it’s great even for younger kids! From swimming like a fish to stretching and bending their bodies, it’s a fun dance tune that makes children want to start dancing without thinking.
Children’s Kabuki
When you think of kabuki, you might picture entertainment for adults, but this “Kodomo Kabuki” is a dance song packed with kabuki elements and imagery that kids can enjoy too.
Speaking of classic kabuki poses, there’s the mie—where you spread your arms in a cool way, turn your head in a circle, and strike a dramatic face.
From the very beginning, the dance features plenty of these mie poses, which looks really cool and gets you pumped up.
It even includes the iconic kabuki cheer, “Iyo~!” making it a highly recommended dance that lets kids play at kabuki and have lots of fun.
Dancing is fun! A roundup of recommended dance songs for preschoolers for daycare and sports days (101–110)
HERO
“HERO” is a song that was also used as the theme for the popular anime Shimajiro’s movie version.
It starts with relaxed movements, but once the chorus begins the choreography gets more intricate, making the arm and leg actions a bit challenging—so it’s best suited for middle to older kindergarteners.
The part where children press their palms together with the child next to them and dance in unison with everyone is especially cute!
Make you happy
NiziU’s “Make you happy” is popularly known by the name of its Rope-Jump Dance.
Since each move is quite detailed, try arranging the choreography for kids.
The song itself is rhythmic but not too fast, making it perfect for children to enjoy dancing to.
If you keep the choreography simple, it will look adorable even when 2- and 3-year-olds dance it.
If you’re planning to perform it at a sports day or similar event, it’s nice to put thought into the costumes, too.
It’s a song that adults watching can enjoy as well.
Headlong March
Let’s dance with all our energy to Kanjani Eight’s hit number “Gamushara Koshinkyoku”! It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Hell Teacher Nube,” starring group member Ryuhei Maruyama.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as people spent more time at home, a dance video was released on YouTube as part of Johnny’s Smile Up! Project.
Many fans were likely energized by watching the Kanjani Eight members dance so enthusiastically.
You might think Johnny’s dances are difficult, but just like the word “gamushara” (recklessly, wholeheartedly) in the title suggests, the most important thing is to dance with full energy—even if you make mistakes! Try dancing to it not only at events, but also during regular nursery/kindergarten time or at home!
Happy Jam Jam
The anime Shimajiro: A World of Wow! ending theme, “Happy Jam Jam”! It’s one of the popular songs often sung at Shimajiro’s concerts.
There’s an official video of Shimajiro and friends dancing, so try practicing while watching it.
By around preschool age, kids can dance it well!
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!