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!

Playlist

Fun to dance! A roundup of recommended dance songs for young children, perfect for daycare and sports days
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	As expected, super hyped!		Introduction to Momoclo-chan Z’s songs for children
2	Kera Kera Rock-Paper-Scissorskerakera		Get along with kids through giggly rock-paper-scissors
3	I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s refreshing, upbeat song “Sachiare”
4	Clap and ClapDa-iCE		Let's have fun dancing with kids to a bright Da-iCE song.
5	dance hall		A popular song with positive lyrics and a fun dance
6	Tattayuzu		Yuzu’s cheer song, a message of respecting individuality
7	Magic of Smiles		Children energetically dance to Hanakappa’s fun dance song.
8	A I U E O music		The bright power of music that connects everyone
9	A I U E O musicGReeeeN		A rhythmic piece that plays with the Japanese syllabary (gojūon)
10	Let’s go look for Morry’s seedgaagaaS		A song that sparks children's sense of adventure
11	idolYOASOBI		Let's try dancing to an idol song
12	Friend Like Me		The Genie song from the live-action Aladdin is trending
13	paprika		The lively song “Paprika” is very popular among children.
14	Standing on stageYOASOBI		A moving song that portrays the challenge and growth toward a dream
15	La-la-la! Tropical Carnival!gaagaaS		Children dance to tropical resort music
16	Shiri-shiri dance		A popular music video featuring children dancing happily
17	You are my friend.		The famous song from Toy Story, a song about friendship
18	Mirai Kurukuru		A children's dance song—rhythmic and fun!
19	Living in ColorDizunī		Tokyo Disney 40th Anniversary Theme Song
20	Bling‐Bang‐Bang‐BornCreepy Nuts		The BBBB dance from the TV anime Mashle
21	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		Anime theme songs sing about the brilliance of youth.
22	Unpapa Exercise		Have fun exercising with Shimajiro’s dance song
23	Nice idea!Ryokushokushakai		An uplifting, fun-filled cheer song
24	Furu Furu Fruit		A kids' song where fruits dance and sing
25	Karada Dandan		The new song for the exercise corner, Fun Creature Dance
26	GaoGao All-Star		The dance from the ending theme of Pokémon XY
27	Chara the World		Ending song of Otoppe, for a school play
28	PopopopoposeGReeeeN		A lively, fun-to-dance-to song for children
29	The Pupu and Humu Incident-Solving Dance		Fast-tempo dance of Butt Detective
30	Fox DanceYlvis		The Fox Dance is a fun choreography that’s popular with children.
31	Pawawapu Exercise		Beloved by children: “With Mother”
32	[Dance] Love has burst forthyuzu		An energetic song; a movie theme song
33	Poyoyon March		A marching dance that even children can enjoy dancing to.
34	Sea Dance		A fun dance song that sings about ocean environmental issues
35	Odoru Pompoko Rin		“Odoru Ponpokorin” sung by Momoiro Clover Z
36	Muscat		Yuzu’s “Muscat” has cute choreography.
37	Planet Loop		An original song written by Nayutan Seijin’s Eva
38	Mickey Mouse March		Mickey Mouse March is a popular classic song.
39	chantAdo		Dance cool with your kids to Ado's 'Show'
40	DoraemonHoshino Gen		Let's have fun moving our bodies with the Doraemon dance
41	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		“Mela!” is a fun set piece with rich expression.
42	Where is this mushroom?		A mysterious children's song popular with kids
43	I, the Animal Samurai!		Animal Samurai Dance for Kids
44	Smile a little — Xiao yi xiao!		Crayon Shin-chan’s theme song, Refreshing Dance
45	Kuwagata Ondo		Let’s enjoyably get through summer with the Stag Beetle Ondo
46	Beyond the rainbow		This month’s song on “Okāsan to Issho”
47	Children’s Kabuki		Kabuki dance song for kids to enjoy
48	I’ll walk home.		‘Let’s Walk Home’ is a song popular among children.
49	Acorn Man		Donguri Man is a song about children transforming.
50	Anpanman Ondo		Anpanman Ondo is a classic summer dance.
51	Brother Beat		The theme song of Osomatsu-san, a fun dance track
52	Obake bake bake gaccha!Keroponzu		A ghost song you can dance to for Halloween
53	Fish Heaven		Osakana Tengoku is a fun dance song
54	HERO		Shimajiro dance songs are popular among older kindergarteners.
55	Make you happy		A NiziU song that children can enjoy dancing to.
56	Eevee March		Let's all dance the Eevee March!
57	Wow!		A fun dance song from NHK’s “Peek-a-Boo!” (Inai Inai Baa!)
58	Heyyyy / Sup / Yo (very casual greeting)		A memorable exercise song from an NHK children's program
59	Happy Jam Jam		Shimajiro’s popular ending theme song
60	Kera Kera Rock-Paper-Scissors		Rock-Paper-Scissors Song “Kerakera Janken” Is Popular
61	Chagpon DanceSakushi Sakkyoku: Tada Joji		Fostering community pride through Iwate’s Umako (horse) dance
62	D-d-d-d Donuts		Shimajiro's Donut Dance is fun.
63	Headlong March		Let's dance energetically to 'Gamushara March'!
64	brimming with courage		The Anpanman theme song is loved across generations.
65	wiggle your butt		The popular dance song from the NHK children’s program, Oshiri Furifuri (Wiggle Your Butt)
66	Pokémon Halloween Mystery PartyMachico		The Pokémon Halloween song is fun.
67	school song		Songs and dances from the HIMAWARI Channel are popular.
68	I want to be scolded!		The birth of Chico-chan’s popular music
69	Oranran Uutantan		Keropons' dance song—you can enjoy dancing to it.
70	Fruit punch!		Let's have fun dancing the Fruit Punch Dance
71	Body Dance		Let's have fun moving our bodies with 'Karada Dance'
72	Onward! Pill Bug		A song that sings about the importance of pill bugs
73	Pumpkin Cha-chaHautokun & Fuwari Oneesan		Have a fun Halloween with the Pumpkin Dance!
74	Haro Hallowin Win is about to start!Mori Asami		Children are overjoyed with the Halloween song
75	The Ghost Picture Book SongMizuki Nana		Theme song of Obake Zukan, a Halloween dance track
76	Little Ghost-chan DanceKutsuna Mika		Ghost-chan's Halloween Dance Song
77	stroll		The Totoro song “Sanpo” is fun.
78	Banana-kun Exercise		Latin gymnastics can be enjoyed by younger children too!
79	Jamboree Mickey! Let’s Dance!		Enjoy expressing your whole body through Disney dance
80	Rowdy Kaiju, Kaboom!		A song for a sports day where children dance with lots of energy
81	Halloween! Halloween!Machico		The lively singing voice of Machico from Hiroshima
82	Coco☆Natsu		Momoclo’s summer song is full of energy!
83	Under the Sea		'Under the Sea' is a classic song brimming with the charms of the ocean!
84	My Neighbor Totoro		The Totoro song, a famous classic popular among toddlers
85	Let’s give it a try		WANIMA’s cheer song is bright and energetic!
86	Bean Squadron Bibin-Biin		The Bean Squadron protects love and peace!
87	Ta-da-da-da-daaa!		A bright, uplifting song that gives you courage and is fun to dance to.
88	Song of the EarthHanada Yuuichirou		A love song from the Earth, passed on to the children
89	Ponyo on the Cliff		The charm of the Ghibli film “Ponyo” and the brilliance of its music
90	Bamboo Shoot Exercises		Takenoko Taiso is a song that supports children's growth.
91	Untaka Dance		Collaboration song between Doraemon and New Japan Pro-Wrestling
92	Genki Ondo		Liven up the summer festival with a lively Bon Odori song
93	Japan’s Big Three Chatcha-cha!		A fun song that sings about the charm of Bon Odori
94	Ebi KanicsKeroponzu		Keropons' “Ebi Kanix” is hugely popular
95	swallow		The dance for YOASOBI’s song “Tsubame”
96	Hyokkori Hyoutan-jima		'Hyokkori Hyotan Island' is a song popular with children.
97	Age-age donuts		Donut Dance, let’s have fun and dance!
98	Festival Dokkyun		Summer Festival Dance “Omatsuri Dokkyun”
99	Toy Cha-Cha-Cha		Expand children's dreams with a toy song
100	What is this, Panda Samba?		Let's have fun dancing the Panda Samba!
101	Nyan-Para☆Dance		Dance that enjoys cat-like movements
102	Waltz dance in the snow		Let's have fun dancing to the children's song 'Yuki'
103	Anpanman Taiso (Anpanman Gymnastics)		Anpanman Taiso is a fun and lively song.
104	Watch out for hornets!		Learning about danger through the hornet dance
105	Tsubame (YOASOBI with Midories)		A heartwarming song that depicts a swallow’s small dream
106	Groovy Vehicle Dance Medley		Let's have fun moving our bodies with a vehicles medley
107	Fruit Dance Roundup!		A dance where you have fun singing the names of fruits
108	Children all over the world		Let's dance to a song that wishes for children's happiness.
109	To the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand		Song of the Joy of Being Alive
110	Green light from the blue sky		With a green light from the blue sky, toward a fun future
111	GeGeGe no KitaroAdo		Smiles with the song of GeGeGe no Kitaro
112	Norimaki Pera Pari OndoHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		Nori-maki Ondo, packed with summer festival vibes!
113	Hardworking BoogieHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A children’s song that conveys the fun of working
114	Hyurara boon-boon!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		Gets you hyped! An energizing track has arrived
115	We were born with a bang!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A rhythmic summer song with an impressive sound of Japanese taiko drums
116	Theme of the Little Monster		Let's have fun with monsters' song and dance
117	Happy Easter		A fun dance with an Easter theme
118	The railroad tracks go on forever.		A musical piece for a hopeful train journey
119	Exercise Together with Everyone		Shimajiro and Kitty’s Exercise Song
120	Happiness Is HereTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto		Easy to dance to as the main song of a Disney parade
121	Dynamite		BTS’s “Dynamite” is a song that kids can enjoy.
122	Disney exercises		Let's have fun exercising with Disney music!
123	Sign of Love		'A Sign of Love,' a timeless classic beloved across generations, is popular again on TikTok.
124	Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5		The anime ending theme by Dream5 is extremely popular.
125	Insect Tai Chi		Have fun exercising with Insect Tai Chi!
126	OrangeSPYAIR		A song that portrays memories of youth and the courage to move forward
127	POKÉDANCEnanahira		A Pokémon song that celebrates the joy of friendship
128	Let’s move forward! Clap your hands!		A heartwarming song that celebrates forward-looking courage and friendship.
129	But no loveRainy。		An upbeat song that both adults and children can enjoy
130	Green Pepper ExerciseArima Kana		The bell pepper exercise from the anime “Oshi no Ko” is trending.
131	Jiggly Wiggly Pool ExercisesKeroponzu+Fujimoto Tomohiko		A fun warm-up song for dancing in the pool
132	[Dance] Popopo PoseGReeeeN		Mr. Green’s Fun Music
133	Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Maruko’s “Odoru Pompoko Rin” is hugely popular.
134	Sparkly Kingdom on the Cloudsshimajirou		Fun sports day songs that capture children's hearts
135	100% Courage		A famous song from Nintama Rantarō, beloved by a wide range of generations.
136	First Carbonation		A dance song that kids can enjoy dancing to!
137	Doraemon Ondo		Enjoy the summer with the Doraemon Ondo
138	Let’s dance, Ondo!		A bon odori song everyone can enjoy, adding color to the summer festival
139	Ghost Fireworks Ondo		A Fun Summer Bon Dance of Ghosts and Fireworks
140	Tanuki Lord’s Ondo		Fun summer memories with the Tanuki Ondo
141	Arale-chan Ondo		Arale-chan’s Lively Bon Odori Song
142	Ultraman Ondo		Fun music that fuses tokusatsu and festivals
143	Ophroski’s Chappong Bushi		Let's have fun with Ofuroski's Bon Odori song
144	Zunpa Ondo		Lively music for dancing at a summer festival
145	It’s Hamu Hamu ON-DO, Ham-chans!		Bon Odori song by the Hamtaro crew originating from the anime
146	Pokemon Ondo		Let's enjoy the summer festival Bon Odori with the Pokémon Ondo!
147	Ponchararin on a moonlit night		Bon dance at the summer festival, animals dancing happily
148	Ondo Dango Three Brothers		Enjoy summer with the Bon Odori version of Dango Three Brothers
149	Algorithm Taiso		Introducing the choreographed songs from NHK’s exercise program
150	Anpanman’s March		Anpanman songs are popular with children.
151	Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET		Delivering energy with a pop song for kids
152	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing summer song, the brilliance of youth
153	We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā		Sambomaster’s uplifting classic
154	Happy SongTokyo Dizunīrando		Dance music of Tokyo Disneyland
155	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		A rhapsody depicting a magical world with a muscle-bound protagonist
156	Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo		The opening theme song of the new Pokémon anime
157	Helloyama × bocchiboromaru		Cheering Song by yama and Bocchi Boromaru
158	superstarKetsumeishi		A hip-hop and pop fusion, a cheering anthem that celebrates talent
159	Ninja Dance		Ninja dance has distinctive moves and is fun.
160	Shuriken Ninja		Transform into a ninja! Let’s play with fun songs and techniques.
161	S-s-stealthy footsteps		Showcase of a child's quiet ninja dance
162	Ninnin Nintama Ondo		Introducing the popularity and the ondo (traditional dance/song) of Nintama Rantarō
163	Transform! Ninja-jan!		The charm of children enjoying ninja transformations
164	Mischief Ninja Arts Manual		The comical dance of the Trickster Ninja Arts Ledger
165	Hattori-kun Ondo		Introducing the Ninja Hattori-kun Ondo
166	Ninja Hattori-kun		Let's dance to the opening song of Ninja Hattori-kun
167	Real Gonekāzu		Anthropomorphized Disney films tickle the imagination.
168	Carrot NinjaKeroponzu		A special feature exploring the charm of the Carrot Ninja
169	Princess WaltzDizunīrando Pari		Beautiful dance of a Disney Princess
170	Color NinjaOzawa Kazuto		A fun stage where colorful ninjas dance
171	One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		A powerful song that cheers on youth is born.
172	It’s a sweets-ful time!Tokyo Dizunīrando		A pop dance song by Vanellope for children
173	The Villains’ Halloween “Into the Frenzy”Tokyo Dizunīrando		Disney Villains-themed Halloween dance
174	Super Dancin’ ManiaTokyo Dizunīrando		Dance track for a Disney Land club event
175	Koo Lu LeeTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu		Baymax’s fun dance track with energetic choreography
176	B A Y M A XTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu		Baymax’s Fun Dance Song
177	Brand new dayTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto		Beginner-friendly dance to the Disney 35th anniversary commemorative song
178	BarararararararaTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto		A fun sports day dance to the Baymax song
179	sound ninjaFukuda Sho		The fun of ninjas dancing to the beat
180	We are ninjas, indeed.Fukuda Sho		Introducing the ninja dance of the infant class
181	PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH		RADIO FISH’s explosively popular song shines at school sports days.
182	Anpanman Exercisedoriimingu		Music for the beanbag toss event at a sports day
183	Senbonzakura		Have fun dancing to the sakura theme with Senbonzakura
184	Zankyo SankaAimer		Aimer’s sports day dance song that sings of hope and courage
185	DREAMIN’ONDa-iCE		A song of infinite possibilities and an adventurous spirit
186	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song of courage to live facing forward
187	We are little pirates.hiromichi & tanizou		Stimulating children's imaginations with a pirate dance
188	Ballooooon!!Naoto Intiraymi		A heartwarming song you can enjoy with children
189	TimingBurakku Bisukettsu		Popular songs perfect for a lively sports day
190	Under the SeaRitoru Māmeido		A cheerful mermaid princess song in a calypso style
191	SmileKamisiraishi Moka		The opening theme song of Hanakappa
192	Soran Bushi/Nanchū SoranItō Takio		A powerful modern arrangement of a Hokkaido folk song
193	Your AdventureOkazaki Taiiku		“Yūki no Uta” by Okazaki Taiiku, a song that hypes up the sports festival
194	CharacterRyokushokushakai		Introduction to lively songs perfect for a sports day!
195	New EraAdo		Powerful songs by Ado, perfect for kids’ dance
196	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		An upbeat song that energizes the venue with its music
197	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		WANIMA's lively 'Picnic'
198	Color Explorersicchī・naru		Stimulating children's curiosity with colorful music
199	Abracadabra spellchibi maruko-chan & baku chuu mondai		Ending theme song of Chibi Maruko-chan
200	As expected, super hyped!momokurochan Z		A dance song to liven up the sports day!
201	Sun Sun Exercisedoriimingu		Popular with children as the exercise song from Anpanman
202	Rocket Penguinroketto kureyon		A fun song about penguins swimming in the sea
203	RainbowKamijiyusuke		Yusuke Kamiji’s song of hope with a rainbow theme
204	PopcornSuzuki Tsubasa, Fukuda Ryūzō		A sports day song that brings children’s smiles and energy
205	Maru Maru Mori MoriKaoru to Tomoki, tama ni Mukku.		A heartwarming song with bright, uplifting lyrics
206	Ninja Hattari-kun		Ninja Hattari-kun sings his techniques in a cool musical style.
207	Gymnastics, transform! Ninja jump!		Let's dance like ninjas together with the kids!
208	[Dance] Chant		Let's dance to Ado's 'Show', easy and fun
209	[Dance] Love has burst forth		Children joyfully dancing at a dance recital
210	Bamboo Shoot ExercisesSakushi: Nakazawa Yoshihiro / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi		Supporting children's growth through fun gymnastics
211	Anpanman ExerciseSakkyoku: Makaino Kōji / Henkyoku: Kondō Hiroaki		A message song of courage and bonds, lyrics by Takashi Yanase
212	Karada DandanSakushi: Yoshida Sensha / Sakkyoku: Kosugi Yasuo		A gymnastics song that lets children enjoy moving their bodies
213	March of the RoadHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya		A bright and lively march, stepping toward the future
214	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		An anthem that looks forward and challenges dreams
215	Exciting Paradehiromichi & tanizou		A lively dance song introduction for the Minami-jima Parade
216	Head over heels for the cosmosHanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko		A children's song themed around space and planets
217	Ghost Party		Nurturing children's imagination with Halloween music
218	I love stripes!		Children’s music with a bright, friendly singing voice
219	Shimajiro Ondo!		A lively rhythm that makes the heart dance—a song loved by children
220	Friend Ponkurton		An uplifting, lively track that expresses friendship and bonds
221	Etiquette Man		Manners Learning Song for Children
222	Kupurupā is a secret word!		An insert song from a film that portrays children's bonds and adventures
223	They say they want to wake up feeling refreshed.		Let's get moving energetically with a morning exercise song!
224	A Song from the Teacher: ‘Friends from Today’		Entrance ceremony with a song celebrating meeting friends
225	My cutest featureFRUITS ZIPPER		Discover your charm with a cute song
226	Here we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKIN		The fun opening theme of the Fish-Man Island arc of ONE PIECE
227	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		A K-pop and American pop collaboration track is a massive hit!
228	WINNER! Gojuuger!Wienners		The theme song for the 50th anniversary of Super Sentai is captivating.
229	ultramarineYOASOBI		YOASOBI's theme song of self-expression and courage
230	Only One StoryZEROBASEONE		Pokémon opening theme, ZEROBASEONE’s Song of Courage
231	Shinako Worldshinako		Shinako’s captivating songs that are close to children
232	Lovely Wonderlandshimajirou		A song that celebrates children's sense of adventure and joy
233	OLA!!yuzu		A bright song with cute Latin-style rhythms
234	Child of AbrahamAmerika Gasshūkoku no dōyō		A fun play song popular with children: Abraham's Song
235	Fish Rice ExerciseKeroponzu		Let's learn with a gymnastics routine where sea creatures sing and dance
236	Smilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjin		A lively, cheerful song that brings a smile to everyone
237	Song of CourageOno Atsuko		Atsuko Ono's movie theme song is heartwarming.
238	Happy ChildrenShinzawa Toshihiko		A song where children's smiles spread happiness
239	Peep-peep, pao!Kimura Kaera		Hanakappa’s new opening theme will be performed by Kaela Kimura.
240	Idol Precure with You♪ Light Up!Ishii Ami, Kumada Akane, Yoshitake Chihaya		Anime songs convey the bonds of friendship and the power of music.
241	A little bit of exercise		Move your body to the rhythm with a smile
242	Soran Bushi		From a fishermen’s song to a school sports day staple: “Soran Bushi.”
243	nectarineterebi senshi		The theme song of Tensai TV-kun, a track brimming with children’s sensibilities.
244	Beep-beep-beep-beep★Pikachu		Let's dance to Pikachu's hit idol song
245	Secret Ramen Exercise		Get healthy with the fun “Secret Ramen Exercise”
246	Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento		Kento-san's 'Hai, yorokonde' is trending
247	Aloha e komo mai		A song that celebrates Hawaii’s brightness and family love
248	Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS		Cheering on kids with a slyly cute song
249	peach-colored cheeksNagatama-ya, Akimoto Anzuki		NHK “With Mother” Spring Song
250	La La La ExercisegaagaaS		A gymnastics song that kids can enjoy dancing to
To be continued...