[Childcare] Recommended for sports day performances and dances! A collection of classic and popular songs
Sports Day, the once-a-year event that’s also a special occasion to feel the children’s growth!
It’s an important event for parents and teachers too.
Here, we’ve gathered a variety of recommended songs to make the games and dances even more exciting.
From classic favorites to theme songs from anime kids love, and even tracks that adults can enjoy together—we’ve got a wide range of genres.
Use the videos as a reference and come up with choreography that perfectly matches the kids’ personalities!
Find the best song to light up Sports Day, and let both children and adults have fun!
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[Childcare] Recommended for sports day performances and dances! Classic and popular song collection (71–80)
It’s a sweets-ful time!Tokyo Dizunīrando
This is a lively dance track starring Vanellope, a character from the movie Wreck-It Ralph.
As a song themed around a world of sweets, both the music and costumes are colorful and cute.
The dancers are dressed in candy- and cake-inspired outfits, creating a fun atmosphere just by looking.
If you include it in recreational activities or a school sports day program, it’s sure to send kids’ excitement soaring.
Many of the choreographed moves are light and in sync with the rhythm, making them easy to learn.
Since there’s also a narrative element in the background, adding creative touches to the costumes and staging will produce a cohesive, unified performance.
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.
La La La ExercisegaagaaS
Are you familiar with the popular song “La La La Taiso,” beloved and widely used in nursery schools and kindergartens? It’s perfect for sports days and events, of course, and I think it can be put to great use in everyday childcare as well.
The song is simple, so kids will likely memorize it just by listening and dancing to it a few times.
The lyrics come with matching movements, making it very easy to follow, and you can have fun dancing while singing! Master this happy, high-energy number and liven up your sports day.
Senbonzakura
Senbonzakura is a song written, composed, and arranged by Kurousa-P.
It has been covered by many artists and remains hugely popular in “tried singing” and “tried playing” videos.
It’s a big hit with children—why not dance to it cheerfully and energetically? In keeping with the title “Senbonzakura,” you could use cherry blossom branches, and since it has a traditional Japanese flavor, it would also look great with Japanese-style costumes.
If your team incorporates movements like Yosakoi, it could become a wonderful performance for a school sports day and a great memory with friends.
nectarineterebi senshi
This song was created as the theme for NHK Educational TV’s popular program “Tensai TV-kun.” It vividly expresses the mindset of valuing children’s senses and intuition, set to a bright, pop melody.
With warm vocals by Macaroni Enpitsu and fun choreography by yurinasia, the piece achieves a wonderful harmony.
It’s also included on the album “Otona no Namida,” and is performed on the show alongside the energetic dance routines of the TV Warriors.
As a song you can dance to freely with kids, it’s perfect for music time at nursery schools and kindergartens, or for dance segments at sports days.
Carrying a message about cherishing one’s individuality, it’s also recommended as a theme song for various events.
Sports Day Dance: Magic of SmilesŌhara Yuiko
It’s “Egao no Mahou,” known as the opening song for the anime Hanakappa.
The lyrics, which let you picture everyone smiling together, make you feel warm and gentle when you listen.
The melody is bright too, and it’s popular as a children’s dance song.
Since many childcare facilities hold sports days in the fall, how about performing a dance to this song? As you’d expect from its popularity, there are lots of choreography videos available.
Try dancing with pom-poms or in matching outfits!
Aloha e komo maiAramaki Yoko, Yamadera Koichi
Why not get your whole body moving and dance energetically to the upbeat number “Aloha ʻOe Komo Mai” from Disney’s animated film Lilo & Stitch? This tropical tune pairs perfectly with big, relaxed dance movements.
It’s also fun to add wave-like motions reminiscent of hula dancing for a Hawaiian touch.
For little kids, wearing wrist pom-poms or colorful grass skirts could be adorable.
It’s perfect for sports days and school performances, too.