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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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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!

Dancing is fun! A roundup of recommended dance songs for preschoolers for daycare and sports festivals (21–30)

The Pupu and Humu Incident-Solving Dance

Butt Detective “Pupuu and Hmm! The Solution Dance” / Event in Ikebukuro confirmed from 12/23! (This event has now ended.)

The Pupu and Humu Incident-Solving Dance

Speaking of anime that kids love, Butt Detective! This song, “Pupuutto Humutto Kaiketsu Dance,” has a slightly fast tempo, so it’s a dance suited for preschoolers in the middle to older age range.

It includes quick pose changes and steps that match the rhythm.

The choreography where you wiggle your bottom is super cute—perfect for a fun dance!

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Fox DanceYlvis

[I Tried Dancing] Fox Dance! ~Mom Life ver.~ Let’s dance together ♪ [The Fox] [Fighters]

Fox DanceYlvis

This fox dance, started by the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters’ cheerleaders, has become a nationwide hit and kids love it.

The performance is so cute that children will be excited to dance along.

There’s also a Japanese cover version of the song, so don’t worry if you don’t understand the original lyrics.

Plus, seeing kids put on fox ears and dance is irresistible for parents watching, isn’t it? The dance isn’t just fun—it’s also a great opportunity for children to get moving, so be sure to give it a try.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Fun to dance! Recommended toddler dance songs for daycare and sports day (31–40)

Pawawapu Exercise

Pawawapu Exercise

Pawawapu Exercise

NHK’s children’s program “Okaasan to Issho” has always captured kids’ hearts, past and present.

It’s full of things that fascinate children, like fun songs and exercise segments.

“Pawawapu Taiso” was one of the exercises that aired on the show for many years, so many adults may also recognize it.

“Power up” is cutely pronounced as “pawawapu,” and it’s a lively dance that feels like it chases after the start of your day.

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[Dance] Love has burst forthyuzu

Tried dancing the Twin Dance to Yuzu’s “Love, It Popped!” with Shibuya Ward’s Cheer Ambassador Makubii-kun and Sae Morita

[Dance] Love has burst forthyuzu

It’s a song that perfectly fits an energetic dance, making you feel like you can play along with joy! Created by the folk duo Yuzu as the theme song for the October 2017 film “The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.,” it expresses overflowing emotions and a racing heartbeat with a fresh, pop sound.

Digital elements blend beautifully with Yuzu’s signature harmonies, and the “Twin Dance,” performed together with the film’s cast, also became a hot topic.

Try moving your body to the rhythm with the kids and enjoy dancing together.

Its bright, positive melody and lively lyrics are sure to bring out smiles from the children.

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Poyoyon March

Bojoyon March Lesson

Poyoyon March

As the title suggests, “Boyoyon March” is a dance tune with fun choreography that features a march-like stomping of the feet.

Marches are uplifting and so much fun! The moves are simple enough for little kids to dance to, so please give it a try.

It’s a perfect song for sports days and school performances—one you can dance to energetically and stylishly!

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Murakami Shinpei

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Sea Dance

The Nippon Foundation “Umi to Nihon Project” Umi Dance

Sea Dance

“Umi Dance” is a song that explains marine environmental issues in an easy-to-understand way.

The X-and-O style dance is simple and approachable for children, but the detailed choreography in the chorus may be difficult for younger preschoolers.

Since there are tongue-twister-like lyrics, it’s a dance song recommended for older preschoolers.

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Odoru Pompoko Rin

Momoiro Clover Z & Chibi Maruko-chan “Odoru Pompokolin” choreography video

Odoru Pompoko Rin

“Odoru Pompokolin,” the theme song of the popular anime Chibi Maruko-chan, as sung by Momoiro Clover Z.

It’s an anime song that has been loved for many years and is widely recognized! An official dance choreography video is available, so be sure to give it a try.

Kids from the middle to the senior kindergarten years should be able to dance it well!

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