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 get excited! A collection of dance song ideas with easy-to-follow rhythms (161–170)
By now, Santa is probably…
The choreography where the children sway side to side in wonder is so adorable in “Santa wa Imagoro.” This song was performed around 1983 on the NHK educational program “Okaasan to Issho.” With lyrics by Hiroshi Namura and music by Taimei Ishikawa, it has a very simple, charming feel overall, making it a perfect piece to showcase at a dance recital.
When the sleigh bells sound, actually ringing bells or adding sparkly hand movements to the choreography would be super cute, too! Definitely give it a try.
Happy SongTokyo Dizunīrando
The dance track from Tokyo Disneyland, overflowing with smiles and energy, is perfect for enjoying with your kids.
Featuring a bright, positive message and a lively rhythm, it’s irresistibly catchy—just listening will make your body start moving.
Released in September 2020 alongside the opening of the attraction “The Happy Ride with Baymax,” this energetic song incorporates the world of the Disney film Big Hero 6.
Created to match the attraction’s theme, it’s also included on the album “Tokyo Disney Resort 35th ‘Happiest Celebration!’ Grand Finale Music Album.” With its catchy melody and up-tempo beat, it’s fun for children who love dancing and even those who aren’t confident dancers will feel like joining in.
It’s a great track for the whole family to dance to together, making it perfect for sports days and family events!
Kids will love it! A collection of dance song ideas with easy-to-follow rhythms (171–180)
Norimaki Pera Pari OndoHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
The lively, festival-style song Norimaki Pera Pari Ondo, which bursts with summer festival vibes, appeared in July 2022 as the “Song of the Month” on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.
The lyrics are by Tomomi Fujimo, and the music is by veteran composer Yasuo Kosugi, who has created numerous songs for E-Tele.
Centered on the theme of norimaki (seaweed-wrapped rolls), its catchy “pera-to pari-to” rhythm sticks in your head, and the dazzling production and characters leave a strong impression.
Yuichiro Onii-san appears as Noriko, and Maya Onee-san as Makiko, making this an irresistibly addictive tune that naturally makes you crave norimaki just by watching!
We were born with a bang!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
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.
Happiness Is HereTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto
From 2013 to 2018, the main song played in Tokyo Disneyland’s daytime parade was “Happiness Is Here.” Centered on this track, the parade featured a Disney medley including titles like “Dumbo” and “Snow White.” As an aside, the previous parade, “Jubilation!,” was great too.
“Happiness Is Here” is very dance-friendly and easy to choreograph, allowing you to include lots of fun clapping and jumping sections.
Please also check out the choreography by various dance teams uploaded on video sites for reference.
It’s a highly recommended song that can be widely used from preschoolers to elementary school students.
It’s Hamu Hamu ON-DO, Ham-chans!
“Hamham ON-DO da, Ham-chans!” by the Ham-chans is an energetic Bon Odori dance song born from the anime Hamtaro.
All the small, cute characters make an appearance, and a lively rhythm unfolds that makes you want to dance.
With its brisk tempo, it’s fun to join in with call-and-response and hand claps, which will boost children’s eagerness to participate.
The instruments are lively, and the atmosphere builds in step with the song’s progression.
The vocal expressions are rich as well, with a structure that lets each character’s personality shine through.
Even children who don’t know the anime can enjoy it, and using it at summer festivals or school events will create a time filled with smiles.
Ponchararin on a moonlit night
It’s a lively ondo song featuring a variety of animals.
The rhythm moves at a comfortable pace, packed with a fun energy that makes you want to move your body.
You can enjoy imagining the movements of raccoon dogs, rabbits, and fireflies.
The instrumentation is cleverly arranged, and the layered sounds create a distinctly summery atmosphere.
The dance choreography is easy to learn, so even children new to Bon Odori can quickly join the circle and have fun.
Through both song and dance, this piece evokes the bustle of a nighttime scene.
As an ondo that colors summer festival memories, it’s beloved by many children.