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! Recommended Preschool Dance Songs for Daycare and Sports Day (121–130)
Song of the EarthHanada Yuuichirou
This is the January 2023 song from “Okaasan to Issho,” featuring a friendly, energetic melody and a message to keep singing “the Earth’s loving song” forever.
“Chikyuu no Uta” (The Earth’s Song) was written and composed by Osamu Sakata, the 7th “Uta no Onii-san,” and carries a warm message that children will continue to sing this love song from the Earth.
Arranged by Takeshi Ike, the bright, refreshing arrangement truly shines.
The video, set in a white studio sprinkled with colorful animation, makes it a pop masterpiece that will have both adults and children wanting to sing and dance along.
Ponyo on the Cliff
Studio Ghibli’s animated film Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea was released in 2008.
The adventure of Ponyo and Sosuke still captivates children’s hearts today.
The theme song, Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, is a delightful tune with a bouncy rhythm and playful onomatopoeia.
Encourage kids to use their whole bodies and enjoy expressing themselves.
Watching children dance freely is sure to soothe the adults looking on.
The tempo isn’t too fast, making it a great choice for performances by 1- and 2-year-olds as well.
Be sure to dance together with the children and have a wonderful time.
Japan’s Big Three Chatcha-cha!
This is a fun song themed around Bon Odori dances from all over Japan.
It unfolds with a friendly tempo and rhythm.
The vocals are bright, and the repeated words and rhythmic phrases are catchy, so children will quickly learn and enjoy it.
The instrumental sounds are lively, creating the perfect atmosphere for dancing with hand claps and calls.
Its structure highlights the unique qualities of each region, making it enjoyable to experience the cultures of Japan while playing.
It’s well-suited for summer festival stages and school events, and it’s a piece that naturally brings out smiles.
Nyan-Para☆Dance
Let me introduce “Nyan-Para☆Dance,” a routine full of adorable, cat-like moves.
The dance features motions that resemble a cat stretching its body or reaching out its paws.
Along with the “nyan” phrases in the lyrics, get into character as a cute kitty and move your body.
Imagining soft, supple motions may help you look even more cat-like.
Try adding adjustments to suit different ages and have fun with it.
The rhythmic, upbeat song is also recommended for children.
Fun to dance! A roundup of recommended dance songs for young children for daycare and sports festivals (131–140)
Ta-da-da-da-daaa!
Panpaka Panpan Paan is a song that gives you courage when your environment changes or when you start something new.
Its toe-tapping rhythm will brighten your mood just by listening.
If you’re using it for recreation, why not enjoy a dance to this tune? Form a circle and spin around hand in hand, gather in the center, or simply raise both hands—you’ll still have plenty of fun.
It’s also perfect as a dance song for a school sports day!
Green light from the blue sky
Known as a song from “With Daddy,” “Blue-Sky Go Sign” is a lovely track that gives the impression that once you take the leap, there are wonderful days waiting under the blue sky.
The blue sky feels like the start of a fun time, doesn’t it? It’s a song that’s enjoyable just to sing, so how about singing it while keeping rhythm with castanets or a tambourine? It also works great as a dance number—with lively choreography, it’s perfect for events like sports days.
Ebi KanicsKeroponzu
Around 2012, kids went crazy for and danced nonstop to Keropons’ “Ebi Kanix.” The song had actually existed more than 10 years before it became a hot topic, but when the video was uploaded to YouTube in 2012, it became a huge hit.
Its catchy, easy-to-remember lyrics, simple exercise-like moves, and—above all—the duo’s striking costumes drew everyone in.
It’s not just a funny, fun song; it includes real movements like twisting your body and jumping, making it perfect for daily exercise too! Enjoy a fun workout while singing along.
