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! A Collection of Recommended Dance Songs for Young Children for Preschools and Sports Days (41–50)
You are my friend.
The song “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from Pixar’s animated film Toy Story, distributed by Disney, has remained beloved by many people even long after the movie’s 1996 release.
Its lyrics, which offer support like a close friend, seem perfect for children who spend their days interacting with friends at preschool.
While there’s no official choreography, simply creating moves that match the lyrics can turn it into a fun dance.
It could be enjoyable to memorize the lyrics and dance while singing, too.
Teachers, please join in and have fun together!
Fun to dance! Recommended dance songs for young children for daycare and sports days (51–60)
Kera Kera Rock-Paper-Scissorskerakera
As a way to break the ice with children who are excited and a little nervous about the new environment during entrance ceremonies or class promotions, how about Kerakera’s “Kerakera Janken”? This song uses the universally known game of rock-paper-scissors as its motif and is a simple play-along tune where you just throw rock, scissors, or paper to the rhythm.
It’s a single released in October 2014 by the unit known for the theme song of the drama “Last Cinderella,” and it was later included on the album “Kerakeraland.” The music video also drew attention for featuring Nozomi Tsuji.
If you move your body in time with the shout-along lyrics, smiles are sure to follow.
Get the parents involved too, and try it as a recreational activity to get the whole venue buzzing.
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!
Unpapa Exercise
The dance song “Unpapa Taiso” from the 2020 film Shimajiro and the Flying Ship is a very bright and wonderful tune.
The choreography is simple enough that even children in kindergarten or nursery school can master it—that’s a big plus! Clapping your hands, striking poses like blooming flowers—just dancing along will make you feel happy.
It’s perfect for school performances or morning exercises.
There’s an official video where you can learn the dance together with Shimajiro, so be sure to try dancing it with everyone.
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!
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.
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!
