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 (191–200)
Jiggly Wiggly Pool ExercisesKeroponzu+Fujimoto Tomohiko
This is a gymnastics song that captures the excitement you feel right before getting into the pool.
Set to the fun sound of “puru puru,” which evokes the chill of the water and the shiver in your body, it makes you want to move along.
The track is included on the album “Harunatsu Aki Fuyu: Gyōji Asobi Daisakusen!” released in July 2014.
It’s widely used as a warm-up exercise in preschools and kindergartens before summer pool activities begin.
Why not sing it together as a parent and child to express the growing anticipation of kids who can’t wait for water play?
Happy SongTokyo Dizunīrando
The dance track from Tokyo Disneyland, overflowing with smiles and energy, is perfect for enjoying with your kids.
Featuring a bright, positive message and a lively rhythm, it’s irresistibly catchy—just listening will make your body start moving.
Released in September 2020 alongside the opening of the attraction “The Happy Ride with Baymax,” this energetic song incorporates the world of the Disney film Big Hero 6.
Created to match the attraction’s theme, it’s also included on the album “Tokyo Disney Resort 35th ‘Happiest Celebration!’ Grand Finale Music Album.” With its catchy melody and up-tempo beat, it’s fun for children who love dancing and even those who aren’t confident dancers will feel like joining in.
It’s a great track for the whole family to dance to together, making it perfect for sports days and family events!
Friend Ponkurton
The song that brings a heart-thumping time with lively music was born in March 2016.
Featured on the soundtrack of the film “Shimajiro and the Book Kingdom,” it stands out for Naomi Minami’s bright voice and its rhythmic melody.
With themes of friendship and bonds with companions, it has a fun structure where the tempo gradually changes.
It’s included on the album “Shimajiro no Wow! The Movie: Shimajiro and the Book Kingdom + TV Version ‘Shimajiro no Wow! Original Soundtrack’,” and has been used in both the movie and the TV show.
It’s perfect for singing and dancing together at nursery and kindergarten parent-child events, and it’s a track that children who watch “Shimajiro no Wow!” will enjoy.
A Song from the Teacher: ‘Friends from Today’
As a performance, how about giving the children a song from the teachers? This song, “From Today We’re Friends,” is very bright and fun.
The lyrics express the joy of meeting friends.
If you sing it at the entrance ceremony, the children may feel that today is a wonderful new beginning where they can meet new friends.
Not only singing but also adding simple choreography and dancing while you sing will make it more visually vibrant and turn it into an even more delightful performance!
Fun to dance! Recommended toddler dance songs for daycare and sports day (201–210)
DREAMIN’ONDa-iCE
Let me introduce a song that celebrates limitless possibilities and a spirit of adventure.
Da-iCE’s uplifting mid-tempo tune portrays the passion of chasing dreams and the courage to keep moving forward.
It carries a positive message about treasuring bonds with friends, staying true to your beliefs, and stepping into a new world.
Released in August 2020, the track also drew attention as the opening theme for the Wano Country arc of the TV anime One Piece.
The powerful vocals and dance performance showcase Da-iCE’s unique appeal to the fullest.
This song is also recommended for dance time at sports days or for performances at school events.
Move your body to the melody, and you’ll naturally find yourself smiling.
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
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.
Only One StoryZEROBASEONE
A song that gives you a push toward dreams and adventure has been airing as the opening theme for the TV anime “Pokémon” since October 2024.
With hopeful lyrics and a catchy melody, it carries a message of believing in yourself and moving forward.
As ZEROBASEONE’s first anime tie-in, this heartwarming track is perfect for singing along with kids.
The lyrics, which express anticipation and excitement for the future, resonate with children and give them the courage to walk forward as themselves.
It’s an ideal song to enjoy together with kids, so be sure to sing, dance, and have fun with them!