Fun to dance! A collection of dance songs for young children, recommended for childcare and sports day

hontoNEW!sumika

sumika / Honto【Music Video】

We’re excited to introduce a sumika song that embraces the world of a beloved national anime and makes you want to go off in search of wonder together with children.

It’s the theme song for the Doraemon movie releasing in February 2026, will also be used as the TV anime’s ending theme starting in January of the same year, and will be released as a single in February 2026.

With its forward-driving energy and bright, poppy melody, it lifts everyone’s spirits.

Filled with a warm message that gently affirms your feelings, this track is perfect for lively dance or play programs.

Why not make simple handmade props with the kids and move your bodies as if setting off on an adventure? Parents are sure to find smiles naturally spreading across their faces, too.

Double Double Fight!NEW!CANDY TUNE

[MV] CANDY TUNE “Bai Bai FIGHT!”

It’s an upbeat track that truly energizes you! It’s filled with the courage to face challenges again and again, and a warm message about valuing yourself and the people around you.

Released in April 2024, it became a major hit representing CANDY TUNE.

Completed through a collaboration with producer Tamaya 2060%, it gained buzz as it spread on social media and became popular enough to be performed on big year-end music programs.

With its catchy melody and rhythmic moves, it’s perfect for a lively dance at a school sports festival.

If you line up in a single file and add a routine where everyone pops out to the left and right, the audience will light up with smiles and the whole venue will reach peak excitement!

Good Luck! My Friend feat. Murotsuyoshi & Sakana-kunNEW!Toukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora

Good Luck! My Friend feat. Murotsuyoshi & Sakana-kun / TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA

Let us introduce a captivating song with a heartwarming message and a bright, upbeat rhythm.

Created by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra featuring Tsuyoshi Muro and Sakana-kun, it was released in April 2026.

The track was written as the theme song for the anime “Nezumikun no Chokki,” which began airing on NHK E-Tele in April 2026.

The bouncy ska melody combines with gentle, caring lyrics about friends, brimming with an energy that makes you want to move.

The horn section’s brilliant tones fill the entire venue with a cheerful atmosphere, bringing smiles to listeners’ faces.

It’s perfect for lively dances at school sports days or children’s performances.

We also recommend wearing matching vests and stepping along together for extra fun.

Baby SharkNEW!

Shark Family Exercise | Baby Shark Dance | YouTube’s Most-Viewed! Baby Shark | Children’s Song | Pinkfong! Nursery Rhymes and Kids’ Videos

If you’re looking for a song that will have kids dancing their hearts out at a sports day, we recommend the worldwide smash hit themed around a family of sharks.

Created by the kids’ brand Pinkfong and released back in June 2016, it continues to enjoy enduring popularity.

With its catchy melody and adorable choreography, it garnered massive support, surpassing 10 billion video views in January 2022.

The song has also been featured in various tie-ins, including the film The Angry Birds Movie 2.

The easy-to-follow dance uses big arm movements to mimic sharks, so not only older kindergarteners but also younger children and adults can join in effortlessly.

When everyone moves in sync, smiles naturally spread, and the whole venue will be filled with a bright, cheerful atmosphere.

Asleep or awakeNEW!Porukadotto Sutingurei

Polkadot Stingray “Netemo Sametemo” Music Video (Collaboration with the TV Anime “Pokémon”)

This is a very upbeat, danceable track that serves as the ending theme for a beloved kids’ anime.

With its poppy, rhythmic melody and a theme brimming with deep affection for the story, it’s truly captivating.

Released in October 2025 as the ending theme for the new chapter of the TV anime “Pokémon,” the song is also included on the album “GekirIN.” Created by Polkadot Stingray, it features an energetic, up-tempo rhythm that’s perfect for school sports days and dance activities! Kids can get into character as their favorites and move their bodies to the fullest.

The lively, cute dances with free-form choreography are sure to bring a smile to parents’ faces as well.

mixed nutsNEW!Ofisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Mixed Nuts [Official Video]

[Full Song] Mixed Nuts / Official HIGE DANDism | Easy choreography, sports day dance (kindergarten, nursery school, elementary school: preschool, middle preschool, senior preschool, lower grades, middle grades, upper grades)

Official HIGE DANDism has been churning out hits with unstoppable momentum.

Mixed Nuts, released digitally in April 2022, was written as the opening theme song for the TV anime SPY x FAMILY.

The lyrics depict the inner conflicts of characters who aren’t a real family yet live together, as well as the warmth of the time they share—even if it’s only temporary.

Its fast-paced, jazzy melody alone is enough to get you excited.

As a theme song hugely popular with children, it’s a perfect track for moving freely and dancing together at a school sports day!

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?