[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!
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[Childcare] Let's dance at the sports day! A collection of perfect dance songs for preschoolers (71–80)
GeGeGe no KitaroAdo
A yokai beloved by children, too.
Many adults are also familiar with the GeGeGe no Kitaro song.
Its fun rhythm entertains kids even at a relaxed tempo.
The gentle sound of “Tanoshii na, tanoshii na” naturally brings smiles.
The lyric “Obake nya gakkō mo shiken mo nannimo nai” helps everyone feel calm and easygoing together.
And the nighttime line “Obake wa shinanai, byōki mo nannimo nai” adds to the sense that ghosts aren’t scary—you can even feel like being friends with them.
Overall, the mix of a pleasant rhythm, kind lyrics, and a touch of adventure makes you want to move your body freely and have fun.
The Villains’ Halloween “Into the Frenzy”Tokyo Dizunīrando
This dance number is themed around Disney villains and is perfect for Halloween events.
The charm lies in fully embodying a villain to enjoy a different vibe than usual.
The choreography, which suits fierce expressions and slightly exaggerated gestures, is sure to draw the audience’s attention.
Costumes in black or purple will enhance the mood and heighten the Halloween spirit.
Dancing in unison as a group adds impact, spreading thrills and fun throughout the venue.
Included as a centerpiece for a school sports day or recreational event, it’s a piece that lets both adults and children step into an extraordinary world.
B A Y M A XTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu
This is an upbeat dance song used in the Baymax’s Happy Ride attraction at Tokyo Disneyland.
With the name “Baymax” sung to the rhythm, the song features a lively, friendly melody.
The choreography is very simple—just moving your arms up and down is enough to have fun—so anyone from kids to adults can join in easily.
Dancing in a group naturally brings out smiles and fills the venue with a cheerful atmosphere.
It’s also recommended as a crowd-pleaser for school sports days and community events.
Pokémon Halloween Mystery PartyMachico
This Halloween song, released in September 2022 on the official Pokémon YouTube channel “Pokémon Kids TV,” is a fun track to enjoy with popular characters that kids love.
Voice actor and artist Machico sings it brightly and energetically, enhancing the festive Halloween party vibe.
The lyrics include a story about “the Halloween candy suddenly disappearing,” adding a touch of mystery that will spark children’s imaginations.
With its rhythmic, cheerful melody, it’s sure to get kids dressed as ghosts and pumpkins moving naturally.
A dance video is also available, making it easy to practice—perfect for Halloween events at nurseries and kindergartens.
Tsubame (YOASOBI with Midories)
Tsubame, known as the theme song for NHK’s program “Hirogare! Irotoridori,” is based on Nana Otsuki’s novel “The Little Swallow’s Big Dream.” Its gentle lyrics, told from the perspective of a small swallow, resonate deeply.
As a song by the popular music duo YOASOBI and one that has also aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” many children are familiar with it.
It’s great as a dance number for sports festivals, and since the tempo is relatively slow, it’s also fun to play on instruments.
Happy Easter
Let me introduce “Happy Easter,” a fun activity where you enjoy expressing yourself with big, full-body movements.
In the spirit of Easter, you’ll pretend to be bunnies and eggs.
Imitate a rabbit by jumping, and use your hands to show its fur as you really get into character.
Spread your arms wide to make the shape of a big egg, too.
You can enjoy this any day, but it’s perfect for Easter events and parties.
Dressing up as a bunny might make it even more exciting.
Give it a try and have fun!
Lovely Wonderlandshimajirou
Set to a bright, rhythmic melody, this song celebrates children’s spirit of adventure and the joy of discovering something new every day.
It portrays the entire Earth as a wonderful place of adventure for kids, spreading a warm, inclusive world where everyone can dance together and have fun.
It was included on the DVD “Shimajiro no Wao!” released in February 2015 and is also used in the dance segment of the TV program.
The song is memorable for Shimajiro and his friends energetically singing and dancing in nature.
It’s perfect for enjoying with children at nursery and kindergarten events, as well as for dance time at home.