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 (131–140)
Booo!
TOKOTOKO’s popular song “Booo!” is a cute dance number with a storyline when performed as a pair.
The lyrics depict a boy and girl having a bit of a tiff, and the choreography is full of moments that capture their back-and-forth.
There are parts where you dance with an angry expression, and others where you smile and take each other’s hands—it’s a song that makes it fun for the audience to watch, too.
Many practice videos have been uploaded, so check them out for reference.
It works well with a mixed pair or two girls.
Ho! Ho! Ho!Sakushi: Itō Akira / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi
A piece marked by cheerful chants that make you want to join in without thinking.
The swaying, rocking rhythm is so much fun, isn’t it? This song has become a beloved staple of NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho,” with a recorded vocal version by Kurumi Kobato in August 1999.
It was also included on the album released in December of the same year, “NHK ‘Okaasan to Issho: 40 Years, 300 Songs.’” It’s a playful song that values the sound of the words more than their meaning.
Be sure to move your bodies together as a parent and child!
Song of the EarthHanada Yuuichirou
This is the January 2023 song from “Okaasan to Issho,” featuring a friendly, energetic melody and a message to keep singing “the Earth’s loving song” forever.
“Chikyuu no Uta” (The Earth’s Song) was written and composed by Osamu Sakata, the 7th “Uta no Onii-san,” and carries a warm message that children will continue to sing this love song from the Earth.
Arranged by Takeshi Ike, the bright, refreshing arrangement truly shines.
The video, set in a white studio sprinkled with colorful animation, makes it a pop masterpiece that will have both adults and children wanting to sing and dance along.
Age-age donuts
We’d like to introduce a donut-themed song and dance called “Age-Age Donuts.” The upbeat tempo and feel-good lyrics are key points.
When the lyrics say “Age-Age Donuts,” extend both arms and strike a donut pose.
Matching movements to the lyrics and incorporating rhythmic motions will make the dance even more fun.
While asking everyone what flavor of donut they like, enjoy the dance as if you’re making delicious donuts together.
If you’re performing at a recital or event, we also recommend colorful costumes and decorations in donut-inspired colors.
Nyan-Para☆Dance
Let me introduce “Nyan-Para☆Dance,” a routine full of adorable, cat-like moves.
The dance features motions that resemble a cat stretching its body or reaching out its paws.
Along with the “nyan” phrases in the lyrics, get into character as a cute kitty and move your body.
Imagining soft, supple motions may help you look even more cat-like.
Try adding adjustments to suit different ages and have fun with it.
The rhythmic, upbeat song is also recommended for children.
Groovy Vehicle Dance Medley
Introducing the lively “Norinori Norimono Dance Medley,” a popular song from NHK E-TV’s program Okaasan to Issho.
It’s a perfect medley for kids who love vehicles, featuring lots of cars, airplanes, trains, boats, and more.
Move your body to the music, strike poses, and imitate the motions of different vehicles with big, energetic actions.
With its rhythmic sound and lyrics that keep interest high until the end, children may find themselves completely absorbed.
Prepare a spacious area so kids can move freely and enjoy it to the fullest!
Fruit Dance Roundup!
Fruit Dance roundup! Let’s have fun dancing to a medley of songs.
The tracks feature pineapple, banana, fruit punch, and more.
The key is a cute dance where you say the names of the fruits as you move.
The fruit names are repeated throughout the lyrics, making the songs easy to remember.
The choreography is simple with many repeated moves, so it’s enjoyable for a wide range of ages—from little kids to older children alike.