Fun to dance! A roundup of recommended dance songs for young children, perfect for daycare and sports days
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 toddler dance songs for daycare and sports day (31–40)
Muscat
“Muscat” by Yuzu is a staple dance song even at daycares and kindergartens.
The bright, fun sound is of course appealing, but above all the choreography is adorable! You shake your arms and legs, play ‘Acchi Muite Hoi,’ and more.
It’s full of moves kids will want to imitate.
Even if they can’t do it perfectly, children in the younger classes and up should be able to copy it and dance along!
Planet Loop
This is a song written by Vocaloid producer NayutalieN for singer-songwriter Eva.
Its upbeat, jump-inducing vibe and cute choreography make it perfect for kids to dance to! In fact, there are many dance videos posted of toddlers and elementary school kids performing it.
The tempo is fast, but the moves are clear and easy to remember, so it’s likely very dance-friendly for children.
Even if you can’t dance it perfectly, it’s irresistibly adorable—highly recommended!
Mickey Mouse March
When it comes to classic Disney songs, it has to be the ‘Mickey Mouse March’! Mickey has always been hugely popular, past and present, and this song is a staple for children’s performances.
It was originally used as the opening theme for a show called ‘The Mickey Mouse Club,’ which aired on ABC in the United States.
The tune is bright and cute, so even little kids who can’t quite manage full choreography can dance adorably to it.
chantAdo
If you want to nail a cool, stylish performance with the kids, try Ado’s “Show” (“Shō”).
It was just released in September 2023, so it still feels fresh.
Even if the song itself is challenging, you can make it fun to dance by creating choreography that’s easy for kids to pick up.
Since it’s a cool number, it’s a good idea to prepare costumes that match the vibe of the song.
It really stands out on stage, so it’s perfect for recitals.
This track is likely to reveal a new side of the children.
DoraemonHoshino Gen
Let’s try dancing to Gen Hoshino’s song “Doraemon.” Everyone can wear a bell around their necks, with girls putting yellow Dorami pom-poms on their wrists and boys blue Doraemon pom-poms—colorful, fun, and sure to boost the energy.
The choreography itself is simple and easy to remember, but stepping on one foot and shaking your hips from side to side can also help improve motor skills.
If it’s too difficult, feel free to simplify the movements.
Have fun and give it a try!
Fun to Dance! A Collection of Recommended Dance Songs for Young Children for Preschools and Sports Days (41–50)
Mela!Ryokushokushakai
Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s “Mela!” is an upbeat, high-energy song.
Many people may recognize it since it was the set piece for a Nippon TV dance project.
This is a track where you’ll definitely want to prepare small props like pom-poms.
Just striking a pose can look really cool, and kids will enjoy the process of learning how to handle the props.
It would be great for them to feel the joy of expressing themselves with their whole bodies.
You can also incorporate formation changes, making it perfect for expressive activities with 4- and 5-year-olds.
Where is this mushroom?
Dokonoko no Kinoko, a song previously aired on NHK’s program “Okaasan to Issho,” was originally performed by the Kyoto band Zahatorte.
Its mysterious melody and lyrics evoke Russian music, and the way the tempo gradually speeds up at the end is really addictive.
It’s absolutely adorable when kids dance to it and it makes everyone smile, so please give it a try!