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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! A collection of recommended dance songs for toddlers for daycare and sports days (171–180)

B A Y M A XTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu

[High-quality audio and video] Big Brother Baymax Edition — Tokyo Disneyland The Happy Ride with Baymax (B-A-Y-M-A-X)

B A Y M A XTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu

This is an upbeat dance song used in the Baymax’s Happy Ride attraction at Tokyo Disneyland.

With the name “Baymax” sung to the rhythm, the song features a lively, friendly melody.

The choreography is very simple—just moving your arms up and down is enough to have fun—so anyone from kids to adults can join in easily.

Dancing in a group naturally brings out smiles and fills the venue with a cheerful atmosphere.

It’s also recommended as a crowd-pleaser for school sports days and community events.

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Brand new dayTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto

TDL Brand New Day ～Tokyo Disney Resort 35th Anniversary～

A song created to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Tokyo Disney Resort.

Its bright, hope-filled melody is striking.

It starts at a slow tempo and gradually builds excitement, making it easy for dance beginners to join in and naturally get moving.

Adding movements like spreading your arms wide together and jumping as the chorus approaches will create a sense of unity.

Incorporating choreography that matches the lyrics brings out a narrative feel and makes it even more enjoyable.

Used at school or community events, it will move many people.

The glamorous music and uplifting message will greatly elevate the atmosphere of the occasion.

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BarararararararaTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto

[Barararararara] ~An easy dance you can do from age 5!~

BarararararararaTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto

The happy dance using the “balalalalalala” song from Baymax is bright and perfect for kids to perform at events like sports days.

It’s recommended to let the children listen to the song beforehand so they get used to it, then incorporate it into the dance.

By coordinating costumes and making pompoms to add flair, the children’s performance will look even more vibrant and become an ideal dance for a sports day.

Teachers and kids alike—make it a cheerful, fun dance full of smiles!

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sound ninjaFukuda Sho

“Oto Ninja” Dance Lecture [Sho Fukuda’s ~Wonderful World of Sound and Play~]

sound ninjaFukuda Sho

Let’s show off some ninja arts to the beat! Introducing Oto Ninja.

When you think of ninjas, many of you might picture them being skilled at hiding from enemies or making a quick escape.

This time, let’s transform into “Oto Ninja,” who perform ninja arts in time with sounds! If you listen closely, you can hear all kinds of sounds.

Move your body to match the sounds you hear, and you’ll also discover the joy of dancing.

Try expanding the conversation by asking, “What sound do you think this is?”

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We are ninjas, indeed.Fukuda Sho

[Expression Play] We Are Ninjas, You Know / Sho Fukuda [Childcare/Kindergarten/Parenting/Ninja/Play Song/Children’s Song]

We are ninjas, indeed.Fukuda Sho

Perfect for the adorable vibe of infants, too! Presenting “We Are Little Ninjas.” At sports days and festivals, you can catch the cool performances of the preschool classes, but many people also look forward to the adorable moments from the infant classes, right? This time, let’s transform into ninjas with “We Are Little Ninjas,” a piece that even infant classes can try.

Its gentle melody and soft choreography are just right for the little ones.

Give it a try in your program!

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Fun to dance! A roundup of recommended dance songs for preschoolers for daycare and sports days (181–190)

PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH

[PERFECT HUMAN] RADIO FISH 'Easy Dance' 'Comedy/Parody Style' A dance anyone can do! Simple arranged dance!

PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH

RADIO FISH, the creators of an EDM party tune that’s a huge hit at school sports festivals, deliver confident, addictive tracks that blend playfulness and humor into a new era of dance music.

Their powerful performances by a uniquely individual lineup and the briskly flowing lyrics are full of charm that makes everyone—from kids to adults—want to dance.

Released in December 2015, this song was performed at the 67th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen the following year and skyrocketed in popularity.

While portraying leader Atsuhiko Nakata as a flawless figure, it unfolds a poppy, comical world.

It’s the perfect track for getting a big crowd hyped at sports days or dance events.

Move your body with full energy together as one, and you’ll create wonderful memories filled with smiles!

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Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu

Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)

Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu

A lively, high-energy song that makes classic sports day events even more fun! Its bright, positive lyrics lift children’s spirits, and the rhythmic melody and easy-to-follow choreography make everyone want to move naturally.

Released by Dreaming in March 1993, this track was also used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Anpanman.” The song carries a message of holding hands with friends and overcoming moments of lost confidence or loneliness together, making it a perfect choice to accompany the tamaire (ball-toss) event at school sports days.

Highly recommended for those looking for a song everyone can enjoy dancing to while coming up with choreography that incorporates tamaire motions with the children.

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