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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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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
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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 day (241–250)

Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento

[Sure, with pleasure] Kocchinoken and MV “Simple Dance” — A simple arranged dance you can do at sports days or recitals!

Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento

Kocchi no Kento-san’s song “Hai Yorokonde” is packed with an upbeat, fun vibe and a positive message.

Set to a lively rhythm, the chorus repeats the phrase “Giri Giri Dance,” making it easy for kids to remember and dance along to.

Released in May 2024, the track became a big hit on social media platforms like TikTok.

The choreography is simple, and dancing together is sure to bring out lots of smiles! It’s also a great pick for events like sports days and recitals.

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Aloha e komo mai

[Aloha, E Komo Mai] Lilo & Stitch “Easy Dance & Wrist Pom-Poms” A dance kids can do at sports day or at home! Toddler-friendly dance!

Aloha e komo mai

“Aloha E Komo Mai,” the song featured in one of Disney’s popular works, Lilo & Stitch.

Its cheerful melody is striking, evoking the bright scenery of Hawaii where the story is set.

The lyrics express the idea: let’s all live happily together like one big family! With that sentiment, this song can be a chance not only for close friends but also for those who don’t usually play together to dance and get along.

Incorporating Hawaiian-inspired costumes like leis and grass skirts is also recommended!

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Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS

[April 2023 Angels Championship II] I'm Sorry for Being Cute (feat. Kapi) / HoneyWorks

Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS

HoneyWorks’ “Kawaikute Gomen” is a captivating track whose lyrics and pop vocals embody the idea of being delightfully, deliberately cute.

When kids dance to it, the song’s meaning may take on a new dimension.

You could turn it into a full-fledged dance number, or keep the choreography simple so the children can just enjoy dancing.

Above all, to their parents, these kids are the cutest in the world.

Let’s have them watch the kids dancing to this song and fall in love with their cuteness all over again.

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peach-colored cheeksNagatama-ya, Akimoto Anzuki

[With Mother] Pink Cheeks ♪ | Tsukiuta | covered by UtaSta | video by UtaSta | makes babies stop crying | songs that make babies happy | nursery rhymes | children's songs

peach-colored cheeks Nagatamaya, Akimoto Azuki

We’d like to introduce a heartwarming song that aired on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” in March 2025.

Performed by Maya Nagata and Anzu Akimoto, it’s a bright, cute pop dance number.

Riding a light, upbeat rhythm, the song features an energetic melody that brings a rosy glow to your cheeks.

Joining the two “big sisters” is Mimomo, a girl kappa, making for a unique segment in the program as all three don pink outfits and perform matching choreography.

There are delightful touches that both children and parents can enjoy, such as Mimomo appearing in her favorite polka-dot outfit.

It’s a wonderful song that lets families move their bodies together while feeling the arrival of spring.

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La La La ExercisegaagaaS

La La La Exercise with gaagaaS♪ [Childcare/Dance/Exercise/Summer Vacation/Parenting/Children’s Songs]

La La La ExercisegaagaaS

It’s a simple song that kids can sing easily, and the exercise routine is sure to put you in a happy mood.

Part of a series by gaagaaS, a popular kids’ music unit known for children’s play songs, it lets you have fun dancing while still doing solid basic exercises—starting with deep breathing, then balancing, and rotating your body.

Another key point is that the lyrics are closely synced with the choreography, so even if you don’t remember the moves, listening to the song will pretty much tell you how to move your body.

Be sure to sing and dance with lots of energy!

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So fun to dance! A roundup of recommended dance songs for young children for daycare and sports days (251–260)

Super Energetic ExerciseSatō Hiromichi

[Super Energetic!] 01 Super Energetic Exercises (Ages 2 and up)

Super Energetic ExerciseSatō Hiromichi

A workout created by Hiromichi Sato—beloved as the 10th “Gymnastics Big Brother” on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho—in which he handled the lyrics, vocals, and choreography.

With his familiar voice and movements that engage the whole body, it offers outstanding reliability.

It features lots of animals like sparrows, monkeys, and lions, making it enjoyable even for young children.

Clear, easy-to-follow actions—like looking down to see ants and looking up to see a UFO—are the key points, and the routine is designed to fill you with energy.

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Che Che Kule

Che Che Kule (with choreography) [Dance]

Che Che Kule

“Che Che Kule” is said to be based on a Ghanaian folk song from Africa.

Its catchy lyrics and rhythm make it easy for children to pick up quickly.

At sports festivals, it’s sometimes established as the song danced to before the ball-toss game.

Because the tempo is relatively slow, one of the charms of this piece is that you can come up with a variety of choreographies.

You can create choreography for a performance, and it’s also great to incorporate into warm-ups.

It’s a chance for teachers to show their skills.

Let’s enjoy it with a range of expressions.

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