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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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After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

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

Shuriken Ninja

[Dance] Shuriken Ninja [Daycare/Kindergarten]

Shuriken Ninja

Use your whole body and try transforming into a ninja! Let us introduce “Shuriken Ninja.” Ninjas are super cool to kids, right? Many children probably admire their swift moves.

“Shuriken Ninja” features easy-to-remember lyrics and a catchy melody.

There are also three moments where you can show off special techniques, making it perfect for highlighting the kids’ cool sides! At the end of the song, there’s a section where you dodge a series of moves in a row, so you can create a real highlight scene!

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Color Explorersicchī・naru

Color Color Explorers! Bonbon Academy “Easy Dance” – A simple arrangement dance you can perform at recitals and sports days!

Color Explorersicchī・naru

This fun song, themed around an adventure into a colorful world, sparks children’s curiosity.

Set to a lively, upbeat melody, it portrays vividly colored scenes from nature—like a bright red sun, orange fruit, and yellow sunflowers—from a child’s perspective.

Movements that encourage full-body expression in time with the music are sure to excite children’s hearts.

Included on the July 2022 album “Bonbon Academy: Best of Sports Day, Dance, and Exercise Songs,” the track fully showcases Icchi & Naru’s signature style.

It’s perfect for events like sports day dances and recitals, giving children the spotlight to enjoy expressive performance to the fullest.

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We are little pirates.hiromichi & tanizou

[Gymnastics, Sports Day Dance] We Are Little Pirates! [Daycare, Kindergarten, Dance, Gymnastics, Elementary School, Recital, Sports Day]

We are little pirates.hiromichi & tanizou

This is a fun dance song for kindergarteners that portrays children diving into adventure as pirates.

Included on the March 2021 album by Hiromichi & Tanizou, “Everyone’s Sports Day! – Request Best Selection,” the track features a catchy rhythm and an energetic vibe.

With an easy-to-imagine theme and simple choreography, it sparks children’s imagination while conveying the joy of moving their bodies.

Perfect for sports day events at kindergartens and nursery schools, it’s a song that naturally brings smiles to kids’ faces.

Through practicing for sports day, children can also experience the joy of dancing together with friends.

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As expected, super hyped!momokurochan Z

[Gymnastics/PE, Sports Day Dance] As expected, it’s super lively! [Elementary School, Kindergarten, Nursery School, Sports Day, Recital, Kids’ Dance]

As expected, super hyped!momokurochan Z

Speaking of sports festivals, it’s time for a fun dance! Momokuro-chan Z presents an energetic song overflowing with children’s smiles.

Set to a rhythmic melody, kids can ride the ocean waves, move their bodies freely in every direction, and have an absolute blast.

Included on the album “Goo Choki Party ~Minna Norinorii!~,” released in May 2017, it was also used as the opening theme for the children’s show of the same name.

Designed with simple, easy-to-remember choreography, this piece encourages kids to approach each day with a positive, proactive spirit.

It’s perfect for children who love to move, and if you add it to your sports day program, both kids and teachers can enjoy dancing together.

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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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Princess WaltzDizunīrando Pari

The Starlit Princess Waltz DLP

Princess WaltzDizunīrando Pari

A glamorous and graceful dance piece performed in a show celebrating Disneyland Paris’s 25th anniversary.

It captures the beautiful world of the Disney Princesses, and simply spreading your arms or turning to the music lets anyone enjoy feeling like a princess.

With its relaxed tempo, the movements are gentle, making it easy for children who aren’t confident with exercise to join in comfortably.

Adding dress-like costumes and accessories instantly elevates the stage atmosphere.

It’s perfect for class or group performances, offers plenty of photo-worthy moments, and is a recommended piece that’s very popular with parents.

Even with soft, flowing movements, a natural sense of cohesion emerges.

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SmileKamisiraishi Moka

Smile / Moka Kamishiraishi [Sports Day, School Performance Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

SmileKamisiraishi Moka

Starting with a refreshing morning greeting, moving through fun playtime at noon, and ending with a moment of gazing at the night sky, this song brightly and breezily portrays various scenes of a day.

Released by Moka Kamishiraishi in June 2015 as the opening theme for the NHK E-TV anime “Hanakappa,” it is notable for its rhythmic, buoyant melody and lyrics sprinkled with playful wordplay.

Centered on staying positive and the importance of a smile, it carries the message of keeping a smile anywhere, anytime.

Perfect for dance time at a school sports day, this energetic number—paired with lively choreography—will naturally bring smiles to parents’ faces as well.

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