[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! A collection of classic and popular songs (41–50)
HappinessNEW!arashi
This is a track by a beloved national idol group, featuring a bright and lively melody that’s irresistibly charming.
It’s an uplifting anthem that emphasizes the importance of moving forward positively into the future and carries a gentle message about respecting each person’s individuality.
As Arashi’s 20th single, it was released in September 2007.
It also became a hit as the theme song for the TV drama “Yamada Taro Monogatari,” starring group members Kazunari Ninomiya and Sho Sakurai.
Its driving, energetic beat is sure to get kids excited.
It’s a perfect choice for a dance performance by a younger children’s class, where they can move freely and joyfully.
Highly recommended for a sports day held under the blue sky, with teachers and everyone dancing together with full energy!
Jamboree Mickey! Let’s dance!NEW!Tōkyō Dizunī Rizōto
“Jamboree Mickey!”, a participatory kids’ dance program beloved at Tokyo Disney Resort.
It’s an irresistible number where everyone can energetically join in with Mickey and friends to lively music based on Disney’s familiar melodies that everyone loves! This piece debuted in October 2019 to accompany a show at Tokyo Disneyland, and it’s been enjoyed across both parks and at parades nationwide, becoming a hot topic closely tied to the resort’s entertainment itself.
Because it lets you feel the joy of moving your whole body freely with big motions, it’s perfect as a sports day routine to dance together with younger kindergarten classes! How about giving it a try when you want to enjoy dancing with friends, wearing your biggest smiles?
Ta-da-da-da-daaa!
Panpaka Panpan Paan is a song that gives you courage when your environment changes or when you start something new.
Its toe-tapping rhythm will brighten your mood just by listening.
If you’re using it for recreation, why not enjoy a dance to this tune? Form a circle and spin around hand in hand, gather in the center, or simply raise both hands—you’ll still have plenty of fun.
It’s also perfect as a dance song for a school sports day!
My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER
“Watashi no Ichiban Kawaii Tokoro” is highly recommended because it looks absolutely adorable when kids dance to it.
The lyrics are full of “cute,” which helps boost children’s self-esteem.
Combined with its rhythmic tempo, it’s a song everyone can enjoy dancing to together.
Released in April 2022, it became hugely popular on TikTok.
It’s perfect for a school sports day performance.
How about asking the kids, “What’s your cutest feature?” and having everyone dance together? If parents join in, it’s sure to be even more exciting!
Poyoyon March
“Poyoyon March” is a very upbeat song and a fan favorite from NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.
As long as you’ve got your feet, you can keep moving forward—if it’s you, you’ll be fine! With that feeling packed into the music, it’s perfect for dancing.
Since it’s a march, swing both arms, march in place, and dance with lots of energy.
There are lyrics about leaping into the sky, so it could be fun to do a big jump there.
The choreography is up to you, so try imagining kids brimming with energy as you come up with it.
Green light from the blue sky
Known as a song from “With Daddy,” “Blue-Sky Go Sign” is a lovely track that gives the impression that once you take the leap, there are wonderful days waiting under the blue sky.
The blue sky feels like the start of a fun time, doesn’t it? It’s a song that’s enjoyable just to sing, so how about singing it while keeping rhythm with castanets or a tambourine? It also works great as a dance number—with lively choreography, it’s perfect for events like sports days.
PopopopoposeGReeeeN
Popopo-Pose is a song used in the popular children’s TV show “Inai Inai Baa!” It’s an original track written by GReeeeN for the program.
The song pairs catchy, pop-style lyrics with a routine that has kids striking various poses.
There are four moments throughout the song where everyone strikes a signature pose together, so it’s fun whether you match the group pose or make up your own and dance freely.
If you choose the latter, you can change the pose each time, which will keep kids excited and energized as they dance.
