Kids will love it! A collection of dance song ideas with easy-to-follow rhythms
Good news for anyone who wants to enjoy dancing with kids! Here, we’ll introduce dances and music that children will love.
Dance, which nurtures a sense of rhythm and enriches expressive ability, is the perfect musical activity for children’s growth.
Popular dances among kids today include choreography that’s trending on social media and lots of tracks that get everyone excited at sports days and recitals.
There are plenty of classics, too, so adults, be sure to join in, get moving, and have a great time together!
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Kids will love it! A collection of dance song ideas with easy-to-follow rhythms (81–90)
Little Ghost-chan DanceKutsuna Mika
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.
Bean Squad Bibin-Biin
The NHK program “Okaasan to Issho” featured the September 2017 song “Omame Sentai Bibinbi~n.” As soon as it was released, it quickly became a big hit with children.
The lyrics are by Morichiyoko and the music is by Yasuo Kosugi.
It’s a song about bean heroes who aim for love and peace, so kids who love beans and heroes will definitely want to dance to it.
The lyrics are quite funny, so adults will enjoy listening too!
Yo-kai Exercise No. 1 ~Continued~
The ending theme from the hit children’s anime Yo-kai Watch! While the ending theme at the time the anime aired, Yo-kai Exercise, is well known, Yo-kai Exercise 2 and then this Yo-kai Exercise 1: Continued were later created.
Choreography for all entries was handled by choreographer Lucky Ikeda.
The moves are simple and easy for kids to dance, making it a great pick for a variety of children’s events like sports days and recitals.
You could even split into groups and perform the entire series, including the “Continued” version!
Fish Heaven
The comical song “Osakana Tengoku,” featuring lots of fish, was first released on cassette tape in 1991, sung by Hiromi Shibaya, and later released twice on CD.
It’s often played at supermarket fish counters, so children who frequently go shopping with their moms or dads may find it very familiar.
The song itself has a catchy, pop melody that’s easy for kids to enjoy, and together with the humorous lyrics, it’s perfect for dancing! Learn about lots of fish, eat some fish, and dance your heart out with plenty of energy!
Smileyuzu
“Smile,” a track from Yuzu’s mini-album Yuzu Smile, is a march-style number that makes you want to start walking.
The powerful snare rolls, cymbals, and tuba bass line make it perfect for flag dancing.
Let’s wave two flags energetically while stepping or marching.
Since you’ll be holding flags, the choreography is kept simple, so even lower elementary school students, as well as kindergarten and preschool children, can perform it.
Give it a try!
Peekaboo
This is “Pika Pika Boo,” a dance song from NHK E-tele’s toddler program Inai Inai Baa!.
Since the show is aimed at ages 0–2, the choreography includes moves like crawling around and actions you can do while lying down, so even wobbly-walking babies can enjoy it.
It might be hard to dance to the rhythm right from the start, so try beginning by just enjoying the beat.
It’s a recommended song for your baby’s very first dance.
Kids will love it! A collection of dance song ideas with easy-to-follow rhythms (91–100)
Achilles-Centaur Exercises
Achilles-Kentauros Taiso is a calisthenics song created in collaboration by Keropons—famous for their hit dance tune “Ebikaniks”—along with Ryuzo Fukuda and Tsubasa Suzuki.
The choreography incorporates movements that stretch the Achilles tendon, making it a great warm-up before playing.
It starts with slow stretches and gradually speeds up.
That said, the overall tempo is quite relaxed, so you can check your form as you dance!