[Childcare] Recommended for sports day performances and dances! A collection of classic and popular songs

Chinpun kanpun punNEW!fuwari oneesan

[Gymnastics, Sports Day Dance] Chinpun Kanpunpun [Kindergarten, Nursery School, Sports Day, Recital, Kids Dance]

Let us introduce a dance track whose charm lies in its humor-filled sound that makes you want to say it out loud and have fun.

Created by Fuwari Oneesan, this piece lets you move your body with lots of energy to a rhythmic, approachable melody.

Although it doesn’t have large-scale tie-ins like TV programs, it was released on a video site in 2023 with the aim of being danced together in childcare and educational settings.

Because it allows kids to express the joy of music with their whole bodies, it’s perfect for younger classes experiencing their first sports day or recital! How about preparing adorable costumes lovingly made by the teachers and creating a stage full of smiles together?

migratory birdNEW![Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

[Alexandros]’s “Wataridori” is a perfect fit for older kindergarteners who want to dance at the sports day! Released as a single in March 2015, it’s well-loved as the theme song for the film “Ake Garasu (Akegarasu)” and in several commercials.

Inspired by migratory birds soaring through the sky, the song’s exhilarating sound and high-tone vocals are incredibly appealing.

It conveys determination to move forward and a refreshing feeling, instantly boosting listeners’ excitement.

The chorus features a melody that feels like the view suddenly opening up, making the children’s energetic dancing shine even brighter and filling the entire venue with emotion.

Choose this track for an unforgettable, amazing dance performance!

Ice de chu♡NEW!hiromichi & tanizou

Ice de chu♡

This is a dance track themed around cool, sweet treats that charmingly brightens a sports day for preschoolers.

Created by Hiromichi & Tanizou, it’s included on the album “Hiromichi & Tanizou no Undoukai de Chu♡,” released in March 2026.

It features short phrases and easy-to-follow repetition, with choreography that uses motifs children can easily imagine.

With few complex moves and a tempo that teachers and parents can enjoy together, it’s perfect for early childhood settings.

Instrumental versions and choreography videos are also available, providing solid support from practice to performance.

Try incorporating this recommended piece—great for kids who love pretend play—and spend a time full of smiles together.

kaiju (giant monster)NEW!Sakanakushon

Sakanaction / Kaiju -Music Video-

This single was produced as the opening theme song for the TV anime “Chi: On the Movements of the Earth” and released in February 2025.

Created by Sakanaction, a rock band known for their superb fusion of electronica and rock, this is their first such work in about three years.

It expresses the burning passion, inner conflicts, and hope of people who seek unknown worlds and truth, and it inspires children’s curiosity and positive spirit.

With its rhythmic, catchy groove, I think it’s a perfect fit for cool dances by older kindergarteners and dynamic formation changes.

It’s a highly recommended track for those who want to create an unforgettable sports day that fills the entire venue with emotion!

Bye, see you again sometime!NEW!Yonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Goodbye, See You Again Sometime!

A blockbuster hit with an invigorating melody that brightens every day.

Its sprightly rhythm and solid, powerful lyrics come together to give you the courage to move forward.

Released in April 2024, this work became beloved across Japan as the theme song for NHK’s serialized TV drama “Tora ni Tsubasa,” and later appeared on the album “LOST CORNER.” It stands as one of Kenshi Yonezu’s signature songs.

The crisp, fast-paced beat brimming with drive is perfect for dances performed by the older kids at school sports festivals.

With its cool, upbeat tempo, energetic choreography that includes formation changes really shines.

Deliver a breathtaking performance that conveys the children’s robust growth and sweeps the entire venue into a wave of emotion!

ApollodorusNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Apollodorus” Official Lyric Video

If you want to fill your sports day venue with a grand, expansive sound, this track is perfect.

Built on an idea vocalist Motoki Ohmori conceived in the past, it captivates with a sweeping progression where intense emotion and serenity coexist.

It carries a warm message that affirms not just winning and losing, but the very act of pushing one’s limits.

Released by the musically versatile Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in July 2024, it was chosen as a sports anthem to energize TV Asahi’s Paris Olympics broadcasts.

It was later included on the anniversary best album “10.” Transitioning from powerful rock to beautiful orchestration, this piece is recommended for a dynamic routine where kindergarteners perform with pom-poms.

Good dayNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「GOOD DAY」Official Music Video

If you’re looking for a dance track that will bring out kids’ energetic sides at a lively sports day, we recommend “Good Day” by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

Released digitally in September 2025, the song was written as the theme for Kirin Beer’s brand “Kirin Good Ale.” It’s a pop-rock number with an appealingly bright, natural groove, characterized by a warm atmosphere that makes you feel positive just by listening.

With its easy-to-chant, catchy melody, even kindergarten-aged children can have fun singing along as they dance.

Why not create a moment where everyone’s hearts and bodies dance together on a stage full of big, energetic smiles?