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

What is this, Panda Samba?

♪ What's This? Panda Samba (Dance & Exercise) What's This? Panda Samba, I'm a Panda. What's This? Panda Samba, a black-and-white Panda. 〜♪ [Children's Party / Recital]

Let me introduce the super upbeat “Nanda Panda Samba” dance.

The key is to enjoy the dance by keeping rhythm while blending samba with panda-like moves.

It’s also fun to move your feet as if stepping to a samba beat.

Incorporating panda motions into the dance might help you feel closer to pandas and really liven things up.

Since the overall rhythm is snappy, keep smiling and dance along to the tempo.

It could be nice to finish with your favorite pose at the end.

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We were born with a bang!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

We were born with a bang! “With Mother in August Monthly Song” / cover: Kono Yubi Toomare☆ Starring: Makkun & Micchi Chorus: Arare

An intro that starts with the sound of Japanese taiko drums makes a striking impression! Let me introduce “Bon! Tō umareta bokutachi wa.” Many people probably feel like listening to this song in the summer.

Popular on the show as the song for August 2025, it’s characterized by its rhythmic sounds and call-and-response shouts.

The lyrics are easy for kids to remember, making it a standout track.

Move your body to the calls and the music, and it’s guaranteed to get everyone excited! It should be easy to include at summer festivals and events, too.

It’s a song that’s fun to listen to and fun to dance to.

Happy Easter

A song kids can dance to ♪ Happy Easter

Let me introduce “Happy Easter,” a fun activity where you enjoy expressing yourself with big, full-body movements.

In the spirit of Easter, you’ll pretend to be bunnies and eggs.

Imitate a rabbit by jumping, and use your hands to show its fur as you really get into character.

Spread your arms wide to make the shape of a big egg, too.

You can enjoy this any day, but it’s perfect for Easter events and parties.

Dressing up as a bunny might make it even more exciting.

Give it a try and have fun!

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Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

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I’d like to introduce “Yatte Miyou” as a cheer song that boosts motivation for dancing.

It’s a track by the rock band WANIMA, created as a song for an au commercial.

Based on the children’s song “Picnic,” it carries the message: “Have courage and try taking on anything.” It’s packed with uplifting elements, including a round-singing section.

Choreographing movements with accents to match those parts would be wonderful, too.

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Advance! Pill Bugsakushi: satou hiromichi, taniguchi kunihiro/ sakkyoku: honda youichirou

Gymnastics: Go! Pill Bug [Preschool, Kindergarten, Dance, Gymnastics, Elementary School, Recital, Sports Day]

This is a lively, rhythmic exercise song themed around pill bugs, familiar little creatures to children.

The choreography expresses the slow movements of pill bugs and is designed so kids can enjoy moving their bodies.

It was included on the 2011 album “Hiromichi & Tanizou’s Sports Day: Let’s Go Big!” and is widely used in nursery schools and kindergartens.

A related picture book, “Pill Bug, Fight!,” has also been released and is used as a parent-child learning resource.

This song encourages children to take an interest in nature and insects while having fun moving, making it recommended for sports days, dance activities, and events.

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.

Soran Bushi/Nanchū SoranItō Takio

[Soran-bushi/Nanchu Soran] “Original Version & Naruko × Easy Dance” — A simple arranged dance you can perform at sports festivals and recitals!

This song is a modern arrangement of a traditional folk tune from Hokkaido, featuring powerful calls and rhythmic performance.

Inspired by the valiant image of fishermen, it strikingly fuses Japanese traditional instruments with electronic ones, highlighted by Takio Ito’s memorable vocals.

It was included on the 1988 album “TAKiO” and performed at the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen in 1989.

In 1993, together with the Wakkanai Minami Junior High School’s dance performance, it received the Judges’ Encouragement Award at the Japan Folk Song and Folk Dance Awards, and it was featured in the TV drama “3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi-sensei” in 1999.

Beloved nationwide as a staple for sports days, it’s a favorite in preschools and kindergartens where children can move energetically to the music.