[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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Playful Love Ai AiHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Here’s a warm, cat-themed song featured on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.” Sung by Yuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata, the track charms with its bright, fun melody that depicts cats playfully frolicking together.
It has been airing as the Monthly Song on “Okaasan to Issho” since February 2025, with the show’s big brother and big sister transforming into cats and performing rhythmic choreography on screen.
Infused with Hanada’s love for cats—he’s a devoted cat lover who lives with five—this piece is perfect for moving your body to the music together with children!
[Preschool] Let's Dance at the Sports Day! Perfect Dance Songs for Junior Kindergarten (51–60)
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The key is its exciting, upbeat feel! Let me introduce “Itazura Ninpōchō.” Some children just love playing pranks, don’t they? This time, let’s do a cute dance to “Itazura Ninpōchō,” which has mischief as its theme! It’s a good idea to adapt the choreography to the children’s ages and interests.
Since it’s up-tempo with a unique sound, a comical choreography will fit well.
Dive in with a sense of excitement and have fun!
Fruit Dance Roundup!
Fruit Dance roundup! Let’s have fun dancing to a medley of songs.
The tracks feature pineapple, banana, fruit punch, and more.
The key is a cute dance where you say the names of the fruits as you move.
The fruit names are repeated throughout the lyrics, making the songs easy to remember.
The choreography is simple with many repeated moves, so it’s enjoyable for a wide range of ages—from little kids to older children alike.
Halloween! Halloween!Machico
Hailing from Hiroshima, Machico is a voice actress and singer whose songs feature a bright, energetic voice that shines across J-pop and anime music.
Her Halloween-themed track is full of festive vibes, perfect for kids in costume to dance to with excitement.
In November 2019, she also released the album Machibito Sagashi, delivering songs with a variety of themes.
It’s an ideal pick for Halloween parties at kindergartens and nursery schools—when children move their bodies as ghosts, pumpkins, or witches, the whole venue is sure to be filled with smiles.
The sight of kids dancing in costume will become an unforgettable memory for teachers and parents as well.
What is this, Panda Samba?
Let me introduce the super upbeat “Nanda Panda Samba” dance.
The key is to enjoy the dance by keeping rhythm while blending samba with panda-like moves.
It’s also fun to move your feet as if stepping to a samba beat.
Incorporating panda motions into the dance might help you feel closer to pandas and really liven things up.
Since the overall rhythm is snappy, keep smiling and dance along to the tempo.
It could be nice to finish with your favorite pose at the end.
Insect Tai Chi
Let me introduce a dance that harnesses your imagination: Insect Tai Chi.
The music features a variety of creatures from nature, such as mantises, rhinoceros beetles, pill bugs, and stink bugs.
Move through insect poses in time with Tai Chi’s slow, soothing rhythm.
It’s also fun to create and decide on your own original insect poses in advance.
Finish with a final pose to wrap it up.
Enjoy Insect Tai Chi and immerse yourself in the world of insects.
Happiness Is HereTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto
From 2013 to 2018, the main song played in Tokyo Disneyland’s daytime parade was “Happiness Is Here.” Centered on this track, the parade featured a Disney medley including titles like “Dumbo” and “Snow White.” As an aside, the previous parade, “Jubilation!,” was great too.
“Happiness Is Here” is very dance-friendly and easy to choreograph, allowing you to include lots of fun clapping and jumping sections.
Please also check out the choreography by various dance teams uploaded on video sites for reference.
It’s a highly recommended song that can be widely used from preschoolers to elementary school students.