Kids will love it! A collection of dance song ideas with easy-to-follow rhythms

I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi

Sachi Are / Naniwa Danshi [Pom-Pom Dance for Toddlers]

This is the second single by the seven-member idol group Naniwa Danshi, used as the theme song for the information program Mezamashi TV.

Released as a double A-side single together with The Answer, it also drew attention for being written by Yuzu’s Yujin Kitagawa.

The choreography is simple and catchy, but the tempo is fast, so infants can enjoy moving their bodies to the music! You can keep the simple parts as they are and make the faster parts easier by halving the movements, making it a pop tune you’ll definitely want to try dancing to with your child.

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Pon de SKY, Pon de STARDA PUMP

【MV】Pon de SKY, Pon de STAR/DA PUMP

It’s a positive cheer song that gives you a push and tells you there’s nothing to fear.

Performed by the dance-vocal group DA PUMP, it’s included on their album “BACK 2 DA UNITY,” released in July 2025.

The track was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Asakusa Last-Boss Grandma.” Produced by m.c.A·T, its sound fuses reggae and Latin influences, and its uplifting lyrics boost your mood.

It’s perfect for those moments when you want to take a new step forward.

Otona BlueNEW!atarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

ATARASHII GAKKO! – Otona Blue (Official Music Video)

The new group School Leaders is hugely popular with both adults and kids.

Their song Otona Blue was released digitally in May 2020.

It expresses the conflicts and impatience a teenage girl feels as she grows into a woman, set to an electro sound reminiscent of Showa-era pop.

In early 2023, the head-shaking dance gained attention on TikTok and sparked a major boom.

It became a record-breaking hit, reaching No.

1 on Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs in March of the same year.

With its distinctive moves and powerful vocals, this track is perfect for an elementary school sports day dance.

If everyone has fun shaking their heads while they dance, it’s sure to be a performance to remember.

Do-su-ko-iNEW!Shinzawa Toshihiko, Yamano Satoko, Mori Asami, Yamada Riiko, Matsuie Makiko

Do-Su-Ko-I [CD BOOK Play Songs Piyo Piyo] (Toshihiko Shinzawa, Satoko Yamano, Asami Mori, Riiko Yamada, Makiko Matsuya)

This song, themed around sumo wrestlers, is perfect for getting kids moving energetically at sports day.

It’s modeled on sumo calls and features choreography that keeps a low stance and mimics stomping shiko steps.

It helps develop balance by engaging the legs and hips.

The routine is simple and can be completed in a short time, making it easy for younger children to join in.

Created with involvement from Toshihiko Shinzawa and Asami Mori, it was included on the album “Asobi Uta Piyopiyo,” released publicly in May 2017.

It’s officially introduced as an exercise recommended for sports days for very young children.

Seeing the kids dance as adorable little rikishi is sure to bring smiles to their parents’ faces.

Jamboree Mickey! Let’s dance!NEW!Tōkyō Dizunī Rizōto

[Official] Tokyo Disney Resort Kids Dance Program “Jamboree Mickey! Let’s Dance!” (1) Let’s dance with Disney friends! | Tokyo Disney Resort

“Jamboree Mickey!”, a participatory kids’ dance program beloved at Tokyo Disney Resort.

It’s an irresistible number where everyone can energetically join in with Mickey and friends to lively music based on Disney’s familiar melodies that everyone loves! This piece debuted in October 2019 to accompany a show at Tokyo Disneyland, and it’s been enjoyed across both parks and at parades nationwide, becoming a hot topic closely tied to the resort’s entertainment itself.

Because it lets you feel the joy of moving your whole body freely with big motions, it’s perfect as a sports day routine to dance together with younger kindergarten classes! How about giving it a try when you want to enjoy dancing with friends, wearing your biggest smiles?

Deer-Colored DaysNEW!Kanoko Noko (CV: Megumi Han), Koshiko Tora (CV: Saki Fujita), Koshi Anko (CV: Rui Tanabe), Bashame Meme (CV: Fuka Izumi)

TV anime “Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan” OP theme “Shika-iro Days” Special Anime MV

How about captivating everyone’s attention with a high-energy anime pop track packed with an unforgettable, punchy rhythm and plenty of surreal wordplay? This song is performed by Shika-bu, a character unit featuring popular voice actors Megumi Han, Saki Fujita, Rui Tanabe, and Fuka Izumi.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan,” it was released on CD in August 2024.

The comedic moves timed to the intro went viral on social media both in Japan and overseas.

With easy-to-learn choreography that makes a big impact, it’s perfect for kids to enjoy dancing at school sports festivals.

Let’s create a lively, fun stage that will make everyone watching smile!

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE

Blue and Summer / Mrs. GREEN APPLE [Pom-Pom Dance for Toddlers]

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s “Aoi to Natsu” is a refreshing summer song that you can enjoy with children.

The lyrics depicting the bittersweet romance of youth and the driving melody are particularly striking.

It was written as the theme song for the 2018 film “Aonatsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-nichi” and became a big hit.

It’s perfect for making summer memories, so why not have fun singing and dancing along with kids? With its bright and energetic tone, it’s sure to liven up events like sports days and summer festivals.