Fun to dance! A collection of dance songs for young children, recommended for childcare and sports day
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! Recommended dance songs for young children for daycare and sports day (281–290)
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.
Exciting Paradehiromichi & tanizou
We’re excited to introduce a lively dance track with a tropical island parade theme! Created by Hiromichi & Tanizou, it’s a fun song full of smiles.
The thrilling scenes of animals marching with a marching band spark children’s imaginations.
Originally released in March 2016 on the album “Hiromichi & Tanizou’s Everyone’s Sports Day!”, the song was later included on the album “A Sports Day by Everyone, for Everyone!”.
The cover version by Momokuro-chan Z is also popular and can be enjoyed on the album “Goo Choki Party ~Everybody Let’s Groove!~”.
With choreography that helps children move joyfully at sports days and recitals, it has become a staple that energizes school and preschool events.
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
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.
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!
peach-colored cheeksNagatama-ya, Akimoto Anzuki
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.
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.