Recommended dance music for children. Kid-friendly dance tunes that make you want to move.
For kids who love dancing, here are some recommended dance songs just for them!
We’ve gathered classic kids’ dance tracks, trending songs, and tunes perfect for school sports days.
Some songs come with choreography videos, so feel free to use them as a reference.
Even if the original dance is difficult, many songs are introduced with simplified versions for children, so even kids who aren’t confident in dancing can feel at ease.
First, try dancing happily and energetically!
And once you can dance to them, challenge yourself with more difficult choreography!
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Recommended dance music for children. Kid-friendly dance tracks that make you want to move (21–30)
Rock, paper, scissors!mirage²
The characters from the third installment of the Girls × Warriors series, the drama “Secret × Warrior Phantomirage!”, are making their major debut! Kokomi, Saki, and Yotsuba—three characters from the show—form a cross-generation girls group that sings and dances.
Many girls will surely want to imitate the cute outfits and the fun, adorable dance moves! The first-press limited edition of the CD includes the full version of the dance video, so be sure to watch it and try copying the moves!
chantAdo
Packed with the kind of charm that makes you want to start dancing, Ado’s song is perfect for kids’ dance, too.
Chosen as the theme song for the Halloween event “Zombie de Dance,” this track features a danceable style with elements of electro swing.
Ado’s powerful vocals and energetic beat bring out children’s desire to move.
Released in September 2023, it captivated many at Universal Studios Japan’s event.
The choreography is poppy and easy to learn, making it a sure hit at events like sports days and recitals.
It’s also recommended for kids who want to develop their sense of rhythm.
Start by having fun dancing, and then gradually challenge yourselves with more difficult moves!
Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento
Here’s a popular song that gets kids dancing with joy.
Kocchi no Kento’s track features a bright, catchy rhythm, and the phrase “Giri-Giri Dance” in the chorus is especially popular with children.
The choreography that spread on social media like TikTok is simple and easy to remember, making it a hit at sports days and preschool events.
Released in May 2024, the song broke into the top 20 on the Billboard JAPAN charts, and its YouTube views are soaring.
Kocchi no Kento’s message, filled with kindness and hope, resonates with kids, and even first-time dancers can have fun moving to it.
If the whole family dances together, it’s sure to deepen your bonds even more!
Wake Up!AAA
Here’s the theme song from the anime One Piece, which elementary school kids love and everyone knows.
It was released by AAA in 2014.
You can enjoy this dance-savvy group’s moves in the second half of the music video.
If everyone dances energetically to the upbeat lyrics and rhythm that are perfect for an anime theme song, it’ll surely make for a truly memorable event.
FLASHPerfume
This is the theme song for the live-action film Chihayafuru, based on Yuki Suetsugu’s hugely popular karuta manga, starring Suzu Hirose.
Since it’s a track by Perfume, who always deliver cool dance performances, the choreography is even sharper than usual and totally captivating.
There’s also a scene where they dance holding glowing batons like the lightsabers from Star Wars, making it look fun to dance along for people of any generation, even if it’s a bit challenging!
Shiri-shiri dance
The Shiri-Shiri Dance that went explosively viral on TikTok—did you know there’s a kids’ version that adapts the original song “Panama” for children? The lyrics are in Japanese, and it’s been transformed into a fun song packed with the word “shiri,” which kids love.
There’s also an MV with choreography, so be sure to check it out for reference!
Shake It OffTaylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s song is hugely popular as a dance track that both kids and adults can enjoy.
Released in 2014, the song debuted as the lead single from the album 1989.
It features a poppy melody and a catchy rhythm, with an impressive saxophone sound.
The lyrics emphasize the importance of living true to yourself without worrying about what others think.
Whether kids are great at dancing or not, it’s a fun song everyone can dance to, making it perfect for events like sports days and school performances.
Let’s get moving with lots of energy!