Halloween in childcare gets exciting! Dance ideas for moving and having fun

monsterYOASOBI

Easy Dance Choreography for Everyone from Elementary School Kids to Moms! YOASOBI 'Monster'

A song by YOASOBI released in January 2021 as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime BEASTARS.

Its driving beat and dark worldview match the Halloween vibe.

The song depicts the inner conflict that wavers between instinct and reason.

The desire to become stronger to protect a loved one, and the question of what it means to be one’s true self, are expressed through powerful vocals.

It peaked at No.

2 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and was selected as one of TIME magazine’s Top 10 Songs of 2021.

With its dramatic development and profound message, this track is recommended for those who want to face themselves through music or draw courage from it.

Pokémon Halloween Mystery PartyMachico

[Official Pokémon] Pokémon Halloween Mysterious Party ~Dance Tutorial~ — Pokémon Kids TV [Children’s Song]

This Halloween song, released in September 2022 on the official Pokémon YouTube channel “Pokémon Kids TV,” is a fun track to enjoy with popular characters that kids love.

Voice actor and artist Machico sings it brightly and energetically, enhancing the festive Halloween party vibe.

The lyrics include a story about “the Halloween candy suddenly disappearing,” adding a touch of mystery that will spark children’s imaginations.

With its rhythmic, cheerful melody, it’s sure to get kids dressed as ghosts and pumpkins moving naturally.

A dance video is also available, making it easy to practice—perfect for Halloween events at nurseries and kindergartens.

Pumpkin Cha-chaHautokun & Fuwari Oneesan

[Halloween Dance You Can Do From Age 2] Pumpkin Cha-Cha [Kindergarten, Nursery School, Sports Day, Recital, Kids Dance]

A fun, pumpkin-themed dance song that’s perfect for the Halloween season! Created by Hautokun and Fuwari Onee-san, this piece is structured so it can be used directly in early childhood settings, with choreography overseen by a dancer certified as a kindergarten teacher and nursery teacher.

With a lively tempo and simple melody, it features lots of repeated movements and clever touches that naturally make kids want to move.

Children can enjoy dancing as if they were pumpkins, making it a popular choice for Halloween parties and recitals.

The Kids Dance Channel has a video with choreography, so teachers can easily preview and incorporate it.

Dance together with costumed kids to boost the Halloween atmosphere even more!

Obake bake bake gaccha!Keroponzu

Ghosts, Beke-beke, Bakegatcha! / Starring: Keropons & Ryuzo Fukuda

If you want to get kids excited at a Halloween event, this song—where you can dance along with friendly ghosts—is highly recommended.

It was produced in October 2022 as a song provided to BMK and was selected as the theme song for the TV anime “Obake Zukan!” within TV Tokyo’s “Oha Suta.” Furthermore, in February 2023, a version sung by Keropons themselves was released, and in the music video—choreographed under the supervision of Ryuzo Fukuda—you can see everyone joyfully dancing with the ghosts.

Its upbeat, danceable rhythm and the thrilling world where ghosts appear are part of its charm, and it’s packed with easy-to-learn moves kids will want to copy.

Dance together with children dressed as ghosts or pumpkins at a Halloween party, and you’re sure to have a time full of smiles.

Haro Hallowin Win is about to start!Mori Asami

Asami Mori flies through the sky on a broom!? Dance to “Halo Halloween Win Begins!” and liven up the party! [From CDBOOK “Halloween SONGS”]

It’s the perfect song to kick off a Halloween party.

It starts with eerie sound effects but quickly shifts into a bright, bouncy rhythm—that contrast is part of its appeal.

The lyrics feature classic Halloween characters like ghosts, pumpkins, and witches, creating a world that excites children.

Choreography is by Asami Mori, whose expertise in gymnastics shines through in the ease of movement.

Released in September 2020 on the album “Halloween SONGS,” with lyrics by Shinpei Kaneko and music by Toshihiko Shinzawa.

Its roughly two-minute length also makes it easy to enjoy with full attention.

Dance with kids in costume, and the excitement on Halloween day will surely reach its peak.

The Ghost Picture Book SongMizuki Nana

The Obake Picture Book Song (Vocals: Nana Mizuki / Choreography & Appearance: Itchi & Naru)

The theme song for the children’s anime Obake Zukan, sung by Nana Mizuki, is perfect for a Halloween dance.

Masayoshi Oishi wrote and composed the song, crafting a rhythmic and easy-to-remember melody.

It was released digitally in April 2020, and a dance video choreographed by popular YouTubers Icchi & Naru was also published.

The work expresses a whimsical and cute world of ghosts, offering a fun vibe that dispels scary images.

Mizuki herself commented that she aimed to create a “song you can sing and dance to together,” emphasizing a participatory sense of fun in its structure.

Dance along with kids dressed as ghosts and pumpkins, and your Halloween party will be even more exciting!

Little Ghost-chan DanceKutsuna Mika

[Halloween Song] Little Ghost Dance / Preschool / Kids Song

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.