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

OLA!!yuzu

OLA!!/Yuzu [Dance for Toddlers]

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

♪Abraham's children [with hand motions / “Aha” experience] — Abraham had seven children; one was tall and the rest were short~♪

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!

Real Gonekāzu

Real Gone (from Cars)

One of the charms of Disney movies is anthropomorphism.

Snowmen talk, and cars and airplanes have human-like personalities—there are all sorts of elements that spark children’s imagination and curiosity.

The film Cars is like that too.

It’s not just a simple good-versus-evil story; friendship and love run deep beneath it all.

Sheryl Crow’s song “Real Gone” pairs perfectly with a cool dance.

It’s also a great BGM choice for school sports days during sprints or relays.

The Cars soundtrack is packed with tracks you can use, including songs by Chuck Berry and Rascal Flatts.

Fish Rice ExerciseKeroponzu

[Kids Dance] 🐡 Fish Rice 🍣

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.

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Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu

Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)

A lively, high-energy song that makes classic sports day events even more fun! Its bright, positive lyrics lift children’s spirits, and the rhythmic melody and easy-to-follow choreography make everyone want to move naturally.

Released by Dreaming in March 1993, this track was also used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Anpanman.” The song carries a message of holding hands with friends and overcoming moments of lost confidence or loneliness together, making it a perfect choice to accompany the tamaire (ball-toss) event at school sports days.

Highly recommended for those looking for a song everyone can enjoy dancing to while coming up with choreography that incorporates tamaire motions with the children.

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.

Under the SeaRitoru Māmeido

Autumn Sports Day: Ume Class (4-year-olds) Performance “Under the Sea”

With its pleasant calypso rhythm, this song is brimming with the joys of the ocean world.

Featured in Disney’s 1989 animated feature film, it was cheerfully performed by the little mermaid’s crab friend and went on to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

The version covered by miwa in 2017 for the Sokenbicha commercial also leaves a strong impression with its bright, lighthearted feel.

Its melody is perfect for school sports day dance time, and the 2/4 rhythm naturally brings smiles as children can’t help but sway along.

Lively and fun for everyone to dance to, this energetic piece is sure to liven up any sports day.