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 days (141–150)
Hyokkori Hyoutan-jima
This is “Hyokkori Hyotan Island,” a song that has been hugely popular with children for many years.
Since people of all ages know this song, it’s perfect for a school performance.
There’s no set choreography, so depending on how you arrange it, even the youngest kids can dance to it.
Dance with lots of energy and the cuteness will be doubled!
Exercise Together with Everyone
A gymnastics song featuring a collaboration between popular children’s characters Shimajiro and Hello Kitty.
The big, clearly lyric-linked moves make the choreography easy for toddlers to dance to—how delightful! In the official video, they gently teach the following movements, making it easy to practice and encouraging kids to give it a try.
Since it’s a gymnastics song, the content is designed to get bodies moving.
How about incorporating it into morning exercises at nursery schools, kindergartens, or at home?
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.
Festival Dokkyun
Let us introduce the “Omatsuri Dokkyun” dance, perfect for summer festivals and event season.
While stepping in place, add movements that match the lyrics.
The song is lively and energizing, so we recommend using your whole body with powerful, large motions.
Holding uchiwa fans and adding call-and-response chants will create a sense of unity across the group.
Performing the dance in colorful happi coats will match the music and make the stage even more vibrant.
Waltz dance in the snow
This is a dance set to a waltz-style arrangement of the children’s song “Yuki” (Snow).
It begins with a polite bow, then continues with choreography that evokes falling snow and the motions of building a snowman.
In the latter half, there’s also a move where you face a friend and do a high-five, making it a dance everyone can enjoy together.
In the video, the same choreography is performed at three different speeds—from slow to fast—so it’s great for practice, and it also looks fun to challenge yourself to see how fast you can keep up.
Hyurara boon-boon!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Let me introduce a song that gets everyone from kids to adults pumped up: “Hyura Love Boom Boom!” It’s a pop, happy track that’s perfect for shaking off morning drowsiness or lifting your spirits when you’re feeling low.
First performed in March 2024, the song was written and composed by Nobuhiro Mitomo.
From the intro to the very end, it stays consistently rhythmic, and with many repeated lyrics, it’s easy for children to remember.
Plus, dancing along with the energetic choreography is sure to boost your mood!
We were born with a bang!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
An intro that starts with the sound of Japanese taiko drums makes a striking impression! Let me introduce “Bon! Tō umareta bokutachi wa.” Many people probably feel like listening to this song in the summer.
Popular on the show as the song for August 2025, it’s characterized by its rhythmic sounds and call-and-response shouts.
The lyrics are easy for kids to remember, making it a standout track.
Move your body to the calls and the music, and it’s guaranteed to get everyone excited! It should be easy to include at summer festivals and events, too.
It’s a song that’s fun to listen to and fun to dance to.