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[Childcare] Let's Dance at the Sports Day! A Collection of Perfect Dance Songs for Preschoolers (Younger Class)
An annual sports day that little ones look forward to! Here, we’ll introduce fun dance songs to liven up the event.
For younger children, energetic and cheerful songs are recommended so they can enjoy dancing with friends and moving their bodies.
From nostalgic tunes to brand-new tracks, there’s a wide variety of dance music available.
Choose songs that match the children and the atmosphere of your class, and put on a delightful dance performance! Let’s all work together to create an exciting sports day!
[Childcare] Let’s Dance at the Sports Day! A Perfect Dance Song Collection for Preschoolers (1–10)
Odoru Pompoko RinNEW!Ado
How about a cover version of the beloved classic that has long served as the opening theme for the nationally treasured anime everyone knows, Chibi Maruko-chan? Premiering with a brand-new opening sequence on the episode airing December 28, 2025, and released digitally the following day, this track features vocals by the extraordinarily expressive Ado and a high-speed, pop-infused arrangement by Hyadain.
The familiar, comical melody is enriched with a vibrant array of vocal tones, creating a festive atmosphere that makes you want to move your body! Its easy-to-follow rhythm is perfect for school sports day dances and performances where everyone can join in and dance energetically together.
hontoNEW!sumika
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.
Asleep or awakeNEW!Porukadotto Sutingurei
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.
Baby SharkNEW!
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.
[Dance] Children’s KabukiNEW!hiromichi & tanizou
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This is a Japanese-style dance song that adapts elements of Kabuki, a traditional performing art of Japan, so children can enjoy dancing to it.
Featured on the album “Hiromichi & Tanizou’s Appare Sports Day!” released in March 2020, the piece is created by Hiromichi & Tanizou, who know the childcare field inside and out.
It incorporates mie poses and a traditional Japanese atmosphere, allowing kids to fully experience bold, dignified, and cool movements.
Have the whole class become characters from a Japanese-themed world and express themselves energetically together! If teachers create Japanese-style costumes or masks and perform with the children, it will further deepen the world-building.
This dance is recommended as a sports day program when you want to show parents a cool, different side of the children.
Chinpun kanpun punNEW!fuwari oneesan
Let us introduce a dance track whose charm lies in its humor-filled sound that makes you want to say it out loud and have fun.
Created by Fuwari Oneesan, this piece lets you move your body with lots of energy to a rhythmic, approachable melody.
Although it doesn’t have large-scale tie-ins like TV programs, it was released on a video site in 2023 with the aim of being danced together in childcare and educational settings.
Because it allows kids to express the joy of music with their whole bodies, it’s perfect for younger classes experiencing their first sports day or recital! How about preparing adorable costumes lovingly made by the teachers and creating a stage full of smiles together?
Under the SeaNEW!Ritoru Māmeido
“Under the Sea,” created by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, is a perfect song to liven up a school sports day! Featured in the 1989 film The Little Mermaid, it joyfully celebrates the wonders of the ocean world.
Its lively rhythm, infused with calypso and reggae elements, is distinctive, and the bright, upbeat melody makes kids want to move and puts smiles on their faces.
It lets everyone enjoy freely expressing themselves as if they were sea creatures, so it’s highly recommended as a group dance performance.