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 (181–190)
Song of CourageOno Atsuko
A wonderful song, harmonizing gentleness and strength, has been born as the film’s theme song.
Atsuko Ono’s warm singing voice eases the anxiety of taking that first step and gives you courage.
Centered on themes of bonds with friends and the importance of believing in yourself, the piece delivers a heartwarming message.
Written specifically for a film releasing in March 2025, it blends beautifully with the story.
Ono also takes on her first voice-acting role in the film, showcasing new charms beyond her singing.
It’s perfect not only for families to enjoy at the theater, but also for activities in preschools and kindergartens, and for singing and dancing together at home.
It’s a lovely song that stays close to children’s hearts and cheers them on as they take new steps.
Fun to dance! A roundup of recommended dance songs for preschoolers for daycare and sports days (191–200)
Happy ChildrenShinzawa Toshihiko
This song, created by Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa, is a bright dance tune themed around the power of children’s innocence and smiles to bring happiness to those around them.
With its light rhythm and memorable melody, it’s an easy-to-sing-and-dance-to track that kids can’t help but hum along to.
Released in 2001, the song has been loved by many for years and is widely used in educational settings and at events.
It’s also great to dance to together with nursery and kindergarten teachers!
Peep-peep, pao!Kimura Kaera
Kaela Kimura is in charge of the new opening theme for the anime Hanakappa, currently airing on NHK Educational TV (E-Tele).
This work, filled with happiness and fun, portrays the children’s stories set in Hanahana Land through an exciting melody and heartwarming lyrics.
Incorporating memorable melodies she created in her childhood, the song is packed with Kaela Kimura’s passion for music.
Beloved as the new opening theme for Hanakappa since November 2024, it is also slated to be included in Kaela Kimura’s 20th-anniversary album, “KAELA KIMURA 20th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL BOX.” It’s perfect for morning gatherings at nursery schools and kindergartens, as well as for singing and dancing together with children.
[Dance] Chant
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How about trying a dance to “Show” sung by Ado, the song that’s become a staple of Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween Horror Nights? It’s a very popular track, so many kids have probably heard it.
In the video, the choreography for the chorus is the same as the routine actually performed at Universal Studios Japan.
The tempo is fast, so the moves can be challenging, but even simple choreography becomes more powerful when everyone’s movements are in sync.
Why not give it a try?
Soran Bushi
Many preschools and kindergartens incorporate traditional dances into performances at events like sports days.
Among them, the Soran Bushi is one of the most popular folk songs, thanks to its energetic dance and music.
It is said to have originally been sung by Hokkaido fishermen as they hauled their catch onto boats.
The naruko clappers held in the hands come from the Yosakoi tradition.
The current style spread after the YOSAKOI Soran Festival was first held in 1992.
It would be great to share this background with children when they dance.
Algorithm Taiso
This is the song “Algorithm Taiso,” used in the segment of NHK’s program PythagoraSwitch where various people do exercises together.
It’s less of a song and more of a piece centered on the exercise itself.
The movements are simple, but once you try to memorize them and synchronize with everyone, the choreography becomes quite challenging.
Still, children, who absorb things quickly, should be able to learn it with a little practice!
Anpanman’s March
This is the opening theme song of the anime “Let’s Go! Anpanman,” titled “Anpanman’s March.” Since it’s a song everyone knows, things get really lively when it plays at kindergarten! Its straightforward melody makes it easy for little kids to remember.
Besides this song, Anpanman’s “Yuuki Rinrin” and “Anpanman Taiso” are also recommended as dance songs for school performances.