Fun to dance! A roundup of recommended dance songs for young children, perfect for daycare and sports days

Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

Let's Try/WANIMA [Sports Day Recital Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

This energetic song by WANIMA, a three-piece rock band from Kumamoto, is a rock-style arrangement of the children’s song “Picnic.” Celebrating the joy of taking on challenges and cherishing first-time experiences, the track was featured in au’s Santaro series commercials starting in January 2017, capturing the hearts of many.

Its bright, forward-looking message and WANIMA’s signature dynamic melody help draw out children’s natural expressiveness.

Included on the album “Everybody!!,” this song is perfect for a school sports day dance, bringing out kids’ smiles and lively spirits.

It’s an ideal track for creating wonderful memories, letting children have fun dancing while gaining the courage to try new things.

Color Explorersicchī・naru

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

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.

Abracadabra spellchibi maruko-chan & baku chuu mondai

Yakushiji Kindergarten: 2024 Infant Department Sports Day – Parent-Child Dance for the 3-Year-Old Class “Arara’s Magic”

Here’s a lively, catchy song that kids can sing and dance to with joy! Released in 2004, this piece was used as the ending theme for the anime Chibi Maruko-chan until 2012 and has continued to be loved by children.

Performed by Chibi Maruko-chan with Bakuchu Mondai, it features bright, cheerful vocals and lyrics that feel like a mysterious spell.

Composed by Mayo Okamoto with lyrics by Momoko Sakura, the song weaves everyday moments and feelings into warm, heartfelt words.

It’s an ideal dance track for creating a fun atmosphere at sports festivals, encouraging kids to move energetically and express themselves.

It’s also great for childcare settings, where everyone can enjoy coming up with choreography together.

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]

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.

Sun Sun Exercisedoriimingu

[Full Song] Sansan Taiso | Anpanman [Preschoolers, Nursery, Kindergarten, Ages 0, 1, 2, 3+] Tried Dancing

This cheerfully upbeat piece, hugely popular with children, is a gymnastics song released in August 1995.

Its charm lies in the cute choreography inspired by sunshine and a catchy, rhythmic melody that makes you want to hum along.

In the Anpanman world sung by Dreaming, children can join in naturally with smiles.

It’s perfect for livening up a school sports day, as kids can happily dance along with Anpanman and his friends.

The song is also included on the album “Soreike! Anpanman Best Hit ’21” and is beloved by many children as the ending theme of the TV anime “Soreike! Anpanman.” With a setting that feels like taking a walk with Anpanman and his friends, dancing to it together at a sports day will make for wonderful memories.

Rocket Penguinroketto kureyon

Rocket Penguin! A fun, cute dance recommended by childcare workers (kindergarten/nursery)

A cute message song from the duo Takashi-oniisan and Yuko-oneesan, both former nursery school teachers, was released in October 2021.

This fun track depicts a flightless penguin swimming through the sea with the power and thrill of a rocket.

Its cheerful, bright melody and lyrics portraying the penguin’s efforts instantly capture children’s hearts.

Included on the album “Let’s Go 100% with Rocket Crayon! ~Parent-Child Bonding & Play Songs~,” it’s perfect for group dances at sports days and events.

With a simple rhythm that makes it easy to move to, it invites kids to enjoy expressing themselves freely.

It’s a lively, energetic song that teachers and children can enjoy together, and one we highly recommend.

RainbowKamijiyusuke

[Recital/Children’s Performance Dance] Seven-Colored Rainbow (A dance even 3-year-olds can learn in 5 minutes)

We’d like to introduce a song that shines at sports festivals! Released by Yusuke Kamiji in 2011, this track is themed around a rainbow and sings of hope and dreams.

It carries a message about the importance of facing forward even in the dark, and its bright, refreshing melody brings out the children’s lively, energetic expressions.

Just as a rainbow is completed by many colors coming together, it expresses the joy of dancing together as one.

The song has been performed at concerts and events, gaining popularity as a number that unites the audience in excitement.

Why not include it in group performances or fun dances for younger classes at your sports day? The children’s vibrant smiles are sure to warm the hearts of their parents.