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 collection of recommended dance songs for toddlers for daycare and sports days (171–180)
Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku
This is a track by Okazaki Taiiku that livens up school sports days with its energetic melody and positive message.
The lyrics, which cheer on the courage to face towering challenges and the journey of growing in one’s own way, warmly encourage children.
With its rhythmic groove that gets the whole body moving, this song helps kids build confidence while dancing and having fun.
Since October 2018, it has been loved as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon Sun & Moon.
It’s perfect not only for sports day practice, but also as a song to dance to and enjoy with children.
A wonderful tune that creates moments everyone can get lost in together.
PopcornSuzuki Tsubasa, Fukuda Ryūzō
With its popping rhythm and fun choreography, this song overflows with children’s energy and excitement.
The jump-filled moves use the whole body and create moments at sports day when everyone breaks into smiles.
Featured on the album “Banzai! Green,” this piece was lovingly delivered by Tsubasa Suzuki and Ryuzo Fukuda for children’s smiles and was produced in 2022.
Beyond sports days, it shines during morning meetings, exercise time, and any occasion where kids want to move freely.
From two-year-olds to the oldest kindergarteners, everyone can jump together and feel a sense of unity—one reason it’s highly rated by nursery and kindergarten teachers.
100% Courage
As a children’s dance song, it’s an all-time classic: “Yuuki 100%.” It’s the opening theme for the anime Nintama Rantarō.
The great thing about this song is that everyone knows it—from grandparents and parents to the kids who’ll be dancing! There are plenty of choreography videos for children, so you can find moves that fit their age without having to create new choreography.
It’s a bright, energetic song, perfect for sports days! It’s great with just the kids, but dancing together as parents and children is fun too.
First Carbonation
This is a very cute song that captures how kids react when they taste something fizzy.
It was composed by Kunihiro Taniguchi.
It’s a dance track that children who love moving their bodies—shaking their hips, squatting and then jumping—will really enjoy! The choreography is relatively simple, so even two-year-olds can have fun with it and it should be easy to learn quickly.
If you’re looking for a bright song for events like sports days or recitals, give this one a try.
It also seems like it would be fun to dance to at home with Dad and Mom!
Doraemon Ondo
This is the song “Doraemon Ondo” from the hugely popular kids’ anime Doraemon.
It plays during the opening or ending in the summer season, and every year a new dance routine is introduced.
When it comes on at festivals, it’s sure to delight the children!
Fun to dance! A roundup of recommended dance songs for preschoolers for daycare and sports days (181–190)
Let’s dance, Ondo!
This is a participatory Bon Odori song that everyone can enjoy moving their bodies to.
The comical vocals and lively rhythm combine to create an atmosphere that naturally makes you want to dance as you listen.
The choreography that matches the lyrics is easy to follow, making it perfect for getting everyone excited at preschools or local summer festivals.
With moves like fireworks and hand claps, you’ll listen on with anticipation, wondering what comes next.
The instrumental tones are vibrant, and the balance with the vocals is exquisite.
A major appeal is that children can shout along, move their bodies, and have fun together.
Whether dancing in yukata or hero costumes, this song lets you fully feel the bustle of summer.
Pokemon Ondo
Move your body to the rhythm! Here are some ideas for the “Pokémon Ondo.” The anime “Pokémon” is popular with both children and adults, but did you know there’s a song called “Pokémon Ondo”? Enjoy the summer festival to the beat of drums and bells in true Bon Odori style.
Familiar melodies and choreography that incorporates Pokémon names and traits are sure to capture children’s interest! The adorable sight of kids pretending to be Pokémon will definitely be a highlight.