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

After-school Request!NEW!ikinari tōhoku-san

After-school Request!

Familiar as the ending theme song of the TV anime “Onegai Aipripi,” this track sung by Iginari Tohoku San is perfect for school sports day performances.

It’s included on the single “DECO!” released in March 2026.

The song conveys a positive feeling of listening to someone in need and taking a step forward to grant their wish, featuring a cute and upbeat sound.

With a bright rhythm that will make kids smile, it’s recommended for group dance numbers with friends.

It’s also fun to jump along with the call-and-response parts in the song or to move energetically while wearing adorable costumes made by the teachers.

Come up with simple choreography and get everyone excited together!

Good dayNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「GOOD DAY」Official Music Video

If you’re looking for a dance track that will bring out kids’ energetic sides at a lively sports day, we recommend “Good Day” by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

Released digitally in September 2025, the song was written as the theme for Kirin Beer’s brand “Kirin Good Ale.” It’s a pop-rock number with an appealingly bright, natural groove, characterized by a warm atmosphere that makes you feel positive just by listening.

With its easy-to-chant, catchy melody, even kindergarten-aged children can have fun singing along as they dance.

Why not create a moment where everyone’s hearts and bodies dance together on a stage full of big, energetic smiles?

I wonderNEW!Da-iCE

Da-iCE /「I wonder」Performance Video

If you want to showcase a cool dance that highlights children’s growth, this danceable track by Da-iCE is perfect.

Released in April 2024, it was written as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Kururi: Who Did I Fall in Love With?” It’s also included on the album “MUSi-aM,” released in October of the same year.

Centered on themes of love and the search for one’s true self, the song is filled with expressions that feel like a transition from monochrome to a vividly colored world.

The cute, catchy choreography—like operating a remote control—will undoubtedly captivate viewers! With its easy-to-ride mid-tempo groove, it’s highly recommended for sports days with older kindergarteners who want their formation changes to look sharp.

KusushikiNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Kusushiki” Official Music Video

This number captivates with its oriental melody and rapidly shifting arrangements.

It portrays the mysterious power of words and complex emotions such as the difference between affection and apology.

It carries a grand message of eternal love lasting into the next life.

It was released in April 2025 by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, the rock band leading Japan’s music scene.

The song was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries.” Released in the year leading up to the band’s milestone album “10,” which celebrates their 10th anniversary, this track features a briskly developing sound that’s perfect for showcasing a cool dance at a senior kindergarten sports day! Perform it with dynamic choreography, and the entire venue will be moved.

Ice de chu♡NEW!hiromichi & tanizou

Ice de chu♡

This is a dance track themed around cool, sweet treats that charmingly brightens a sports day for preschoolers.

Created by Hiromichi & Tanizou, it’s included on the album “Hiromichi & Tanizou no Undoukai de Chu♡,” released in March 2026.

It features short phrases and easy-to-follow repetition, with choreography that uses motifs children can easily imagine.

With few complex moves and a tempo that teachers and parents can enjoy together, it’s perfect for early childhood settings.

Instrumental versions and choreography videos are also available, providing solid support from practice to performance.

Try incorporating this recommended piece—great for kids who love pretend play—and spend a time full of smiles together.

My cutest partNEW!FRUITS ZIPPER

[MV] FRUITS ZIPPER - My Cutest Part

If a lively class of four-year-olds is going to dance joyfully, how about a signature song by FRUITS ZIPPER? It’s a happy pop tune that portrays the warm bond between idols and fans while helping you recognize your own wonderful charm.

Its positive theme, which wholeheartedly affirms the cuteness that shines from within, is perfect for children who are entering a stage of rich self-expression.

Since its release in April 2022, the song quickly resonated with many and became a major sensation, even earning the Best New Artist Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards in December 2023.

Move your body energetically to the bright, catchy melody, and the families cheering them on are sure to smile naturally.

ApollodorusNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Apollodorus” Official Lyric Video

If you want to fill your sports day venue with a grand, expansive sound, this track is perfect.

Built on an idea vocalist Motoki Ohmori conceived in the past, it captivates with a sweeping progression where intense emotion and serenity coexist.

It carries a warm message that affirms not just winning and losing, but the very act of pushing one’s limits.

Released by the musically versatile Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in July 2024, it was chosen as a sports anthem to energize TV Asahi’s Paris Olympics broadcasts.

It was later included on the anniversary best album “10.” Transitioning from powerful rock to beautiful orchestration, this piece is recommended for a dynamic routine where kindergarteners perform with pom-poms.