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 (21–30)
Muscatyuzu
It’s an incredibly bright number that makes you want to jump around while singing! It’s a song by the musical duo Yuzu, released in 2018 as their 44th single.
Since it was used as the opening theme for the anime Crayon Shin-chan, it’s very popular with children.
With its upbeat tempo, positive lyrics, and the duo’s wonderfully pleasant vocals, every aspect of the song is full of charm.
Check out the official choreography video and have all the kids dance along joyfully!
paprika
Paprika is a familiar song for children.
There are probably lots of kids who can dance it with ease! A song and dance that all children know is perfect for events.
For those who aren’t very familiar with it or aren’t sure about the finer details, there are videos available with choreography explanations—be sure to make use of them.
And if you can already dance it easily on your own, try practicing hard so everyone can dance together in sync for events like sports days and school performances!
My Buddy
This is a song by Bullet Train (Chotokkyu) that was used as the theme for the 2017 drama “Keishicho Ikimono Gakari.” It was already popular, but it drew attention again in 2020 when a dance music video featuring kids was released.
This number, which feels like it brightly lights up the future, gives you courage just by listening to it! The choreography also includes many simple moves that are easy for children to dance, so why not take this opportunity to give it a try? Kids around the lower grades of elementary school should be able to dance through the whole song!
Donsukapanpan Cheer Squad
This is a song that appears on NHK Educational TV’s program “Okaasan to Issho.” Back then, Daisuke Yokoyama—who is now also active as a TV personality—sang and danced to it.
In this song, you become a cheer squad supporting all kinds of people, making it perfect for sports day cheer dances! The choreography features lots of classic cheerleader-style moves you often see, so it’s easy.
Wave your hands, clap along, and send a big cheer to friends who are doing their best at events like sports day! Wearing cheer squad-style costumes might make it even more exciting.
OLA!!yuzu
How about everyone dancing together to a bright, pop song with an adorable Latin-flavored rhythm? This track is packed with exotic-sounding instruments and is easy to sing and dance to—kids can’t help but start swaying along.
It’s also famous as a theme song for the Crayon Shin-chan movie and was released in April 2015.
You can find it on Yuzu’s album TOWA as well.
With energetic choreography, it would be super cute to dance together with parents at events like sports days.
You could match the song’s title with colorful costumes, or have the kids transform into their favorite characters and dance—so much fun!
Shakariki! Soran Samba
This is a rhythmic dance track that blends Soran Bushi, a folk dance beloved throughout Japan, with South American samba! As you’ll hear, its irresistible groove makes you want to dance from the bottom of your heart.
Even if you don’t know the choreography, your body will start moving on its own.
To really amp up a recital or sports day, a happy song like this is perfect! As in the video, it’s ideal to prepare props like pom-poms, but if you dance energetically with a big smile, that alone will be a huge success!
FESTA
The girls’ group NiziU—known for their hit song “Make you happy”—has finally collaborated with Universal Studios Japan! Their song “FESTA” is featured in the in-park entertainment show “NO LIMIT! TIME.” NiziU is also famous for their captivating dances like the Jump Rope Dance and Number Dance! The choreography for “FESTA” is lively and fun, sure to lift your spirits.
It’s perfect not only for recitals and sports days, but also to practice before you head to Universal Studios Japan!