Fun to dance! A roundup of recommended dance songs for young children, perfect for daycare and sports days

Rowdy Kaiju, Kaboom!

Mischievous Monster Boom [Kids Dance Channel] – Playtime, Sports Day, Kindergarten, Nursery School, Elementary School

“Rowdy Monster Kaboom!” is a dance song for 4-year-olds from the Hiromichi & Tanizou Sports Day series.

Its highlight is an energetic dance that brims with mischievous spirit! While it’s designed for sports day events, it also works well for free play.

It’s perfect for getting kids to move their whole bodies to the fullest.

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Tani Satoko

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swallow

[Aoki Iro] “Swallow” Dance Music Video Full ver. YOASOBI with Midories | SDGs | NHK

Tsubame is a song by YOASOBI featured in the Aoki Iro segment on NHK.

The official choreography is performed by children, so many of you may find it familiar.

A distinctive feature of this dance is that it has both a parent swallow and a baby swallow version.

You can adjust the difficulty to match children’s ages, making it perfect for daily childcare activities.

The wing-like arm movements that mimic swallows and the bouncy steps are adorable.

Let’s all become swallows and dance together!

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tsukada moe

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Sign of Love

[Sign of Love] PUFFY 'Easy Dance' — A simple arranged dance you can do at recitals or sports days!

PUFFY’s “Ai no Shirushi,” which had a resurgence on TikTok in 2022.

Released in 1998, the song was written and composed by Masamune Kusano of Spitz, with arrangement by Tamio Okuda.

It’s been featured in commercials and in films like “Waterboys,” and continues to be loved across generations.

Both the original PUFFY choreography and the version that went viral on TikTok aren’t very difficult, so even kids can dance along easily! If mom or dad are from the PUFFY generation, it’d be fun to dance together!

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SAKI

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Obake bake bake gaccha!Keroponzu

Ghosts, Beke-beke, Bakegatcha! / Starring: Keropons & Ryuzo Fukuda

If you want to get kids excited at a Halloween event, this song—where you can dance along with friendly ghosts—is highly recommended.

It was produced in October 2022 as a song provided to BMK and was selected as the theme song for the TV anime “Obake Zukan!” within TV Tokyo’s “Oha Suta.” Furthermore, in February 2023, a version sung by Keropons themselves was released, and in the music video—choreographed under the supervision of Ryuzo Fukuda—you can see everyone joyfully dancing with the ghosts.

Its upbeat, danceable rhythm and the thrilling world where ghosts appear are part of its charm, and it’s packed with easy-to-learn moves kids will want to copy.

Dance together with children dressed as ghosts or pumpkins at a Halloween party, and you’re sure to have a time full of smiles.

Haro Hallowin Win is about to start!Mori Asami

Asami Mori flies through the sky on a broom!? Dance to “Halo Halloween Win Begins!” and liven up the party! [From CDBOOK “Halloween SONGS”]

It’s the perfect song to kick off a Halloween party.

It starts with eerie sound effects but quickly shifts into a bright, bouncy rhythm—that contrast is part of its appeal.

The lyrics feature classic Halloween characters like ghosts, pumpkins, and witches, creating a world that excites children.

Choreography is by Asami Mori, whose expertise in gymnastics shines through in the ease of movement.

Released in September 2020 on the album “Halloween SONGS,” with lyrics by Shinpei Kaneko and music by Toshihiko Shinzawa.

Its roughly two-minute length also makes it easy to enjoy with full attention.

Dance with kids in costume, and the excitement on Halloween day will surely reach its peak.

The Ghost Picture Book SongMizuki Nana

The Obake Picture Book Song (Vocals: Nana Mizuki / Choreography & Appearance: Itchi & Naru)

The theme song for the children’s anime Obake Zukan, sung by Nana Mizuki, is perfect for a Halloween dance.

Masayoshi Oishi wrote and composed the song, crafting a rhythmic and easy-to-remember melody.

It was released digitally in April 2020, and a dance video choreographed by popular YouTubers Icchi & Naru was also published.

The work expresses a whimsical and cute world of ghosts, offering a fun vibe that dispels scary images.

Mizuki herself commented that she aimed to create a “song you can sing and dance to together,” emphasizing a participatory sense of fun in its structure.

Dance along with kids dressed as ghosts and pumpkins, and your Halloween party will be even more exciting!

Little Ghost-chan DanceKutsuna Mika

[Halloween Song] Little Ghost Dance / Preschool / Kids Song

This is a Halloween dance song written and composed by Mika Kutsuna, who is also active as a Eurhythmics instructor.

A cute little ghost takes center stage, and other charming characters appear as well.

With its lively rhythm and catchy melody, it’s perfect for moving your body and having fun with kids.

The piece features an upbeat vibe and adorable choreography, and it’s available on the YouTube channel “Niko-Oto Channel.” There are both a normal tempo and a sped-up version, so you can choose based on the level of excitement you want.

Dance with children dressed as ghosts and pumpkins at your Halloween party, and you’re sure to have a time full of smiles.

Drawing on her experience creating over 200 original curricula and teaching more than 2,000 children, Kutsuna crafts her music with kids in mind.