[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! Collection of classic and popular songs (91–100)
A I U E O musicGReeeeN


Here’s a bright, upbeat song that rhythmically weaves in the Japanese syllabary and lets you feel the joy of words.
2013年4月にGReeeeNがリリースしたこの曲は、テレビ東京のアニメ『LINE TOWN』のオープニングテーマとして使用され、アルバム『いいね!(´・ω・`)☆』にも収録されています。運動会のダンスでは、子どもたちがリズミカルでポップなメロディに合わせて、音の響きを楽しみながら元気に体を動かす様子が想像できます。
Capturing the fun of communication that connects people, this piece is perfect not only for children’s dances at sports day events, but also for settings where teachers and kids sing and dance together.
Color Explorersicchī・naru

This song is themed around a fun adventure that sparks children’s curiosity.
Becoming an exploration team that discovers all kinds of colors, they journey through a colorful world with the red sun, orange fruit, yellow sunflowers, and more.
With a bright, pop melody and energetic lyrics, it paints dreams and hope in children’s hearts.
Released in July 2022, the track is hugely popular on BonBon Academy’s YouTube channel.
It’s recommended as a song everyone can enjoy dancing to at sports days and school events.
Put on colorful costumes and leap into an adventurous world together with the kids!
Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5

The ending theme of a TV anime, sung by Dream5 and beloved by both children and adults, is creating a buzz.
This work charms listeners with its fun, upbeat style that portrays everyday little happenings—like oversleeping or being picky about food—as the doings of yokai.
Their 12th single, released in April 2014, was a tie-in with a TV Tokyo anime, and with choreography by Lucky Ikeda, it became a huge topic among children.
It’s a song that kids can enjoy moving their bodies to together, with easy-to-learn choreography that makes it a hit at nursery and kindergarten events.
It’s also recommended for parent-child recreation and as a dance for sports days.
Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento


Kocchi no Kento-san’s song “Hai Yorokonde” is packed with an upbeat, fun vibe and a positive message.
Set to a lively rhythm, the chorus repeats the phrase “Giri Giri Dance,” making it easy for kids to remember and dance along to.
Released in May 2024, the track became a big hit on social media platforms like TikTok.
The choreography is simple, and dancing together is sure to bring out lots of smiles! It’s also a great pick for events like sports days and recitals.
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.
Living in ColorDizunī


The theme song commemorating the 40th anniversary of Tokyo Disney Resort is a captivating track that delivers a bright, optimistic message.
It expresses the importance of self-expression and bringing out one’s inner sparkle in gentle, easy-to-understand words for children, weaving a heartwarming story together with an approachable pop tune.
Since April 2023, it has also been used in Tokyo Disneyland’s daytime parade, and the lyrics that incorporate the Japanese word “nanairo” (seven colors) to harmonize with the colorful worldview are particularly memorable.
With a rhythm perfect for enjoying dances with children at sports days and recitals, it’s a song that lets everyone share the joy of moving their bodies together, accompanied by a melody full of dreams.
Sports Day Dance: Under the SeaSakushi: Hawādo Asshuman / Sakkyoku: Aran Menken


Under the Sea, the famous song from Disney’s animated film The Little Mermaid.
In the movie, Sebastian the crab sings to Ariel, telling her just how wonderful life under the sea is! Its bright, dance-inducing melody is popular with children and is often used as a dance song.
If you haven’t decided on a dance track for the school sports day yet, how about choosing this one? Dancing in costumes of sea creatures would be absolutely adorable, too.



