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[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!

[Childcare] Recommended for sports day performances and dances! Classic and popular song collection (71–80)

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

[Sports Day Dance, Easy Choreography] Blue and Summer [Elementary School, Recital, Kids Dance]

Packed with the refreshing spirit of summer youth, this song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE features an upbeat melody and exhilarating rock sound that make kids want to dance.

The lyrics, which depict the sparkle of youth and the hint of romance that comes with the start of summer, resonate with listeners of all ages.

Released in August 2018 as the band’s seventh single and the theme song for the film “Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-Nichi,” it has long been loved as one of their signature tracks.

It surpassed 100 million streams in August 2020 and reached 500 million streams in January 2024, becoming a massive hit.

It’s a perfect pick for energetic kids who want to dance and is ideal for events like school sports days and performances.

Its bright, positive tone helps teach children the joy of self-expression through dance.

Fruit Dance Roundup!

[Dance for Kindergartens/Daycare] Fruit Dance Compilation! Kids Dance (Kindergarten/Daycare)
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.

Shuriken Ninja

[Become Ninjas with Big Brother Yoshi and Whoosh Whoosh!] Shuriken Ninja
Shuriken Ninja
[Dance] Shuriken Ninja [Daycare/Kindergarten]

Use your whole body and try transforming into a ninja! Let us introduce “Shuriken Ninja.” Ninjas are super cool to kids, right? Many children probably admire their swift moves.

“Shuriken Ninja” features easy-to-remember lyrics and a catchy melody.

There are also three moments where you can show off special techniques, making it perfect for highlighting the kids’ cool sides! At the end of the song, there’s a section where you dodge a series of moves in a row, so you can create a real highlight scene!

[Childcare] Recommended for sports day performances and dances! Classic and popular song collection (81–90)

primary colorsYOASOBI

YOASOBI “RGB” Official Music Video
primary colorsYOASOBI

If you dance to a song themed around friendship, it might be a chance to reaffirm your bonds.

With that in mind, the piece I’d like to introduce this time is “Sangenshoku.” It’s a song YOASOBI wrote, inspired by the novel “RGB.” Set to a stylish, pop sound, it portrays reunited friends reaffirming their friendship.

There’s even a rap part in the middle, and with its many key changes that dramatically shift the mood, it’s perfect for when you want to incorporate movements from various genres.

Abracadabra spellchibi maruko-chan & baku chuu mondai

Yakushiji Kindergarten: 2024 Infant Department Sports Day – Parent-Child Dance for the 3-Year-Old Class “Arara’s Magic”

Here’s a lively, catchy song that kids can sing and dance to with joy! Released in 2004, this piece was used as the ending theme for the anime Chibi Maruko-chan until 2012 and has continued to be loved by children.

Performed by Chibi Maruko-chan with Bakuchu Mondai, it features bright, cheerful vocals and lyrics that feel like a mysterious spell.

Composed by Mayo Okamoto with lyrics by Momoko Sakura, the song weaves everyday moments and feelings into warm, heartfelt words.

It’s an ideal dance track for creating a fun atmosphere at sports festivals, encouraging kids to move energetically and express themselves.

It’s also great for childcare settings, where everyone can enjoy coming up with choreography together.

TimingBurakku Bisukettsu

Yakushiji Kindergarten: 2024 Kindergarten Sports Day — Middle Class Parent-Child Dance “Timing”

We’d like to introduce a song that’s perfect for a bright and energetic atmosphere at children’s sports days! It’s a single by Black Biscuits, released in April 1998, which reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts and became a huge hit with about 1.48 million copies sold.

Its pop, uplifting melody and lively beat have an irresistible rhythm that naturally gets kids moving.

It’s a well-known favorite among J-pop fans and continues to be loved across generations, even being performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in December 2023.

The lyrics, which sing about important moments in everyday life, make it perfect for practice time leading up to the dance segment of a sports day.

The fun choreography that kids can energetically dance to with friends is sure to become a popular program for preschoolers’ sports festivals.

Under the SeaRitoru Māmeido

Disney Music Showcase / Under the Sea | Disney+
Under the SeaRitoru Māmeido
Autumn Sports Day: Ume Class (4-year-olds) Performance “Under the Sea”

With its pleasant calypso rhythm, this song is brimming with the joys of the ocean world.

Featured in Disney’s 1989 animated feature film, it was cheerfully performed by the little mermaid’s crab friend and went on to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

The version covered by miwa in 2017 for the Sokenbicha commercial also leaves a strong impression with its bright, lighthearted feel.

Its melody is perfect for school sports day dance time, and the 2/4 rhythm naturally brings smiles as children can’t help but sway along.

Lively and fun for everyone to dance to, this energetic piece is sure to liven up any sports day.