[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 (181–190)
Ninnin Nintama Ondo
Set in the Sengoku period, the story of Ninjutsu Academy—centered on the trio of Rantarō, Kirimaru, and Shinbei—is hugely popular! From the long-beloved TV anime “Nintama Rantarō,” we present “Nin-nin Nintama Ondo.” Many teachers and parents likely watched “Nintama Rantarō” when they were young.
In recent years, it has gained popularity not only among children but also among adults.
The choreography for “Nin-nin Nintama Ondo” can be adapted to suit children.
Try dancing while getting into character!
Transform! Ninja-jan!
You can see both cuteness and coolness! Let me introduce “Henshin! Ninja-Jan.” What comes to mind when you hear the word ninja? Many people probably think of their distinctive stealth outfits and throwing stars.
Put on ninja costumes made with nonwoven fabric and colored plastic bags, and let’s transform into ninjas! “Henshin! Ninja-Jan” features rhythmic music and comical choreography.
The kids, fully immersed as ninjas, look incredibly cool with their serious expressions!
Mischief Ninja Arts Manual
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!
Hattori-kun Ondo
From the ninja-themed anime Ninja Hattori-kun, we present the song Hattori-kun Ondo.
Ninja Hattori-kun is a Japanese gag manga in which Hattori leaves his village to continue his training in Tokyo, where he gets caught up in various incidents.
Let’s try dancing the Hattori-kun Ondo from the beloved national anime Ninja Hattori-kun.
The key points are its tune, which evokes an ondo performed at events like Bon Odori, and lyrics that weave in ninja-specific episodes!
Ninja Hattori-kun
Become a ninja with a beloved TV anime opening song! Introducing Ninja Hattori-kun.
Set to Ninja Hattori-kun, the opening theme from the well-known ninja-themed anime Ninja Hattori-kun, let’s dance while pretending to be the ninjas kids love! For costumes, using nonwoven fabric or colored plastic bags makes them easy for teachers and parents to make and easy for children to put on and take off—highly recommended! Be sure to give it a try.
[Dance] ChantAdo
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How about trying a dance to “Show” sung by Ado, the song that’s become a staple of Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween Horror Nights? It’s a very popular track, so many kids have probably heard it.
In the video, the choreography for the chorus is the same as the routine actually performed at Universal Studios Japan.
The tempo is fast, so the moves can be challenging, but even simple choreography becomes more powerful when everyone’s movements are in sync.
Why not give it a try?
Zankyo SankaAimer
Aimer’s songs, which sing of hope and courage with powerful, beautiful melodies, are perfect for dances where children move as one in body and spirit.
The lyrics, themed around the importance of bravely moving forward, and the bright, light rhythm leave a strong impression.
Released in December 2021, this track also gained popularity as a TV anime opening theme.
Its upbeat tempo and rhythmic development make it easy to dance to at school sports festivals, helping bring out children’s smiles and energy.
It’s also fun to get creative with choreography for each class or group.
Through the joy of dancing, it can be used to create lasting memories in children’s hearts.