[Let's Dance to Popular Hits!] Recommended Dance Songs for Elementary School Students

Kid-Adult Heroshinako・takepara・riapi (Harajuku Heroes)

[MV] Kid-Adult Hero / Shinako, Takepara, Riapyi (Harajuku Heroes)

A pop tune created by a trio of artists who embody Harajuku culture! Released in April 2025, it features a bright sound that fuses electropop and J-pop.

The track spread mainly across social media and became a hot topic among younger audiences on TikTok and Instagram.

The lyrics celebrate the importance of pursuing your dreams and the beauty of holding on to the pure feelings you had as a child.

It’s the perfect song for times when you want to push yourself harder or need a boost of energy!

Shopping Bagpirafu seijin

Shopping Bag

This is a fresh dance hit that’s creating a huge buzz on TikTok and Instagram Reels.

Rooted in hip-hop, it blends an earworm melody with a catchy beat, showcasing Pilaf Seijin’s distinctive style.

The track is featured on the album “Dream Taxi,” released in January 2025.

With its unique rhythms and pop-driven sound that feel emblematic of a new generation of dance culture, the song is spreading alongside popular dance challenges on social media, delivering an addictive groove that gets your body moving.

It’s a track everyone can enjoy—dance with friends, share it on social media, and have fun together.

Perfect for anyone looking to try the trending dances taking over SNS.

PopopopoposeGReeeeN

Popopo Pose / GReeeeN [Sports Day, Recital Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

It’s a captivating song that brings out children’s smiles.

The track, aired on NHK E-Tele’s popular preschool program “Inai Inai Baa!,” was created by GReeeeN specifically for the show.

Characterized by a bright, rhythmic melody and lyrics that incorporate hand and body movements, it’s packed with ideas—like rock-paper-scissors and pose play—that naturally make kids want to move.

The song is included on the album “Daiku,” released in September 2019, and its easy-to-follow choreography by Lucky Ikeda is also a key to its popularity.

It’s perfect for dance time at sports days and childcare facilities, and great for families to enjoy together at home.

Even children who aren’t confident dancers can start with simple movements and join in with ease.

Ninja Dance

From the drama centered on ninjas, “Ninja ni Kekkon wa Muzukashii” (Marriage Is Difficult for a Ninja), we’d like to introduce its theme song, “Ninja Dance.” You may have seen it on social media, where celebrities and characters dance to the track—so many of you might already know it.

The choreography is designed with ninja movements as its motif, which is a key highlight.

It’s a good idea to adjust the difficulty to match children’s ages.

There are some cool moves too, so start by learning the choreography slowly and practice at an easy pace.

Ninja Hattari-kun

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♬ Ninja Hattari – Tempalay

Let me introduce Ninja Hattari-kun, which also serves as the theme song for the WOWOW original drama I Want to Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die.

Tempalay’s Ninja Hattari-kun features a cool sound, and a key point is that the lyrics include ninjutsu techniques.

When practicing with children, it’s a good idea to use instruments like whistles to highlight key movements.

The rhythm is complex, so this is a recommended idea for preschoolers.

Ninnin Nintama Ondo

"Nin-nin Nintama Ondo" Choreography Tutorial Video - Aki Watanabe

Set in the Sengoku period, the story of Ninjutsu Academy—centered on the trio of Rantarō, Kirimaru, and Shinbei—is hugely popular! From the long-beloved TV anime “Nintama Rantarō,” we present “Nin-nin Nintama Ondo.” Many teachers and parents likely watched “Nintama Rantarō” when they were young.

In recent years, it has gained popularity not only among children but also among adults.

The choreography for “Nin-nin Nintama Ondo” can be adapted to suit children.

Try dancing while getting into character!

Hattori-kun Ondo

Ninja Hattori-kun: Hattori-kun Ondo (from the CD “Rhythm Doyo”)

From the ninja-themed anime Ninja Hattori-kun, we present the song Hattori-kun Ondo.

Ninja Hattori-kun is a Japanese gag manga in which Hattori leaves his village to continue his training in Tokyo, where he gets caught up in various incidents.

Let’s try dancing the Hattori-kun Ondo from the beloved national anime Ninja Hattori-kun.

The key points are its tune, which evokes an ondo performed at events like Bon Odori, and lyrics that weave in ninja-specific episodes!