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 festivals (231–240)
Lovely Wonderlandshimajirou
Set to a bright, rhythmic melody, this song celebrates children’s spirit of adventure and the joy of discovering something new every day.
It portrays the entire Earth as a wonderful place of adventure for kids, spreading a warm, inclusive world where everyone can dance together and have fun.
It was included on the DVD “Shimajiro no Wao!” released in February 2015 and is also used in the dance segment of the TV program.
The song is memorable for Shimajiro and his friends energetically singing and dancing in nature.
It’s perfect for enjoying with children at nursery and kindergarten events, as well as for dance time at home.
OLA!!yuzu
How about everyone dancing together to a bright, pop song with an adorable Latin-flavored rhythm? This track is packed with exotic-sounding instruments and is easy to sing and dance to—kids can’t help but start swaying along.
It’s also famous as a theme song for the Crayon Shin-chan movie and was released in April 2015.
You can find it on Yuzu’s album TOWA as well.
With energetic choreography, it would be super cute to dance together with parents at events like sports days.
You could match the song’s title with colorful costumes, or have the kids transform into their favorite characters and dance—so much fun!
Child of AbrahamAmerika Gasshūkoku no dōyō
This rhythmic and cute song is a hugely popular children’s play song.
The lyrics refer to Abraham, a figure from the Bible, but the focus is on having fun moving the body rather than any religious meaning.
The choreography, which moves through body parts in order—hands, feet, head, and bottom—helps improve children’s physical abilities.
Masato Shimon released it as a single in June 1979, and many artists have covered it since.
It’s often used at kindergartens and nurseries for sports days and recitals, and when everyone sings and dances together, it’s sure to create wonderful memories!
Fish Rice ExerciseKeroponzu
There are many kinds of fish and sea creatures in the ocean.
Surrounded by the sea, Japan is blessed with an abundance of seafood.
What’s the name of the fish that shows up on our dining table? And what’s the name of that favorite fish of yours? Let’s have fun learning those things by singing and dancing along to “Sakana Gohan Taisō.” Both the lyrics and the dance moves are comical, so it’s a lot of fun to dance together at places like kindergartens.
Master “Sakana Gohan Taisō,” where you can learn about fish, and dance with a lively, upbeat tempo.
Smilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjin
Just by singing and dancing, this energetic song makes your heart flutter with excitement and fills you with happiness.
Written and composed by Yujin Kitagawa, it’s included on the album “Yuzu Smile,” released in July 2003.
With its bright, poppy melody and lyrics that convey a message of believing in the power of a smile, it’s beloved by a wide range of listeners, from children to adults.
It’s perfect for singing at a kindergarten entrance ceremony, and it would also be super cute to dance to with parents at events like sports days.
It’s a wonderful song that brings smiles to everyone!
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.
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!