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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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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! Recommended dance songs for preschoolers for childcare and sports days (161–170)

Ninnin Nintama Ondo

"Nin-nin Nintama Ondo" Choreography Tutorial Video - Aki Watanabe

Ninnin Nintama Ondo

Set in the Sengoku period, the story of Ninjutsu Academy—centered on the trio of Rantarō, Kirimaru, and Shinbei—is hugely popular! From the long-beloved TV anime “Nintama Rantarō,” we present “Nin-nin Nintama Ondo.” Many teachers and parents likely watched “Nintama Rantarō” when they were young.

In recent years, it has gained popularity not only among children but also among adults.

The choreography for “Nin-nin Nintama Ondo” can be adapted to suit children.

Try dancing while getting into character!

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Transform! Ninja-jan!

DVD Odorunrun 6th Anniversary [Transform! Ninja-jan]

Transform! Ninja-jan!

You can see both cuteness and coolness! Let me introduce “Henshin! Ninja-Jan.” What comes to mind when you hear the word ninja? Many people probably think of their distinctive stealth outfits and throwing stars.

Put on ninja costumes made with nonwoven fabric and colored plastic bags, and let’s transform into ninjas! “Henshin! Ninja-Jan” features rhythmic music and comical choreography.

The kids, fully immersed as ninjas, look incredibly cool with their serious expressions!

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Mischief Ninja Arts Manual

[GUMI & Kagamine Rin] Mischief Ninja Scroll [Original MV] with Chinese Subtitles

Mischief Ninja Arts Manual

The key is its exciting, upbeat feel! Let me introduce “Itazura Ninpōchō.” Some children just love playing pranks, don’t they? This time, let’s do a cute dance to “Itazura Ninpōchō,” which has mischief as its theme! It’s a good idea to adapt the choreography to the children’s ages and interests.

Since it’s up-tempo with a unique sound, a comical choreography will fit well.

Dive in with a sense of excitement and have fun!

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Hattori-kun Ondo

Ninja Hattori-kun: Hattori-kun Ondo (from the CD “Rhythm Doyo”)

Hattori-kun Ondo

From the ninja-themed anime Ninja Hattori-kun, we present the song Hattori-kun Ondo.

Ninja Hattori-kun is a Japanese gag manga in which Hattori leaves his village to continue his training in Tokyo, where he gets caught up in various incidents.

Let’s try dancing the Hattori-kun Ondo from the beloved national anime Ninja Hattori-kun.

The key points are its tune, which evokes an ondo performed at events like Bon Odori, and lyrics that weave in ninja-specific episodes!

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Ninja Hattori-kun

Play Recital 2009 / Eina / Ninja Hattori-kun

Ninja Hattori-kun

Become a ninja with a beloved TV anime opening song! Introducing Ninja Hattori-kun.

Set to Ninja Hattori-kun, the opening theme from the well-known ninja-themed anime Ninja Hattori-kun, let’s dance while pretending to be the ninjas kids love! For costumes, using nonwoven fabric or colored plastic bags makes them easy for teachers and parents to make and easy for children to put on and take off—highly recommended! Be sure to give it a try.

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Real Gonekāzu

Real Gone (from Cars)

Real Gonekāzu

One of the charms of Disney movies is anthropomorphism.

Snowmen talk, and cars and airplanes have human-like personalities—there are all sorts of elements that spark children’s imagination and curiosity.

The film Cars is like that too.

It’s not just a simple good-versus-evil story; friendship and love run deep beneath it all.

Sheryl Crow’s song “Real Gone” pairs perfectly with a cool dance.

It’s also a great BGM choice for school sports days during sprints or relays.

The Cars soundtrack is packed with tracks you can use, including songs by Chuck Berry and Rascal Flatts.

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Carrot NinjaKeroponzu

Carrot Ninja (Gymnastics)

Carrot NinjaKeroponzu

Let’s show it off in an orange ninja outfit! Introducing the “Carrot Ninja.” The combination of carrot and ninja is unique and fun, isn’t it? Why not take this opportunity to arrange a dark-colored ninja outfit into orange and green and try wearing it? As the name suggests, “Carrot Ninja” is a ninja themed around carrots.

The lyrics also express the characteristics of carrots, so it seems like a great chance to learn more.

There’s even a spot in the middle of the song where lively shout-outs become the highlight!

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