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

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”

We’ve gathered J‑POP dance songs that are trending with “XX Dance” routines, as well as tracks without official choreography that people enjoy with original moves!

This time it’s tailored for elementary school kids, handpicked from songs they’re likely to have heard at least once.

If you want to exercise through dance, are looking for dance songs to use at children’s events like sports days, or want to learn a variety of dances, be sure to check these out.

There are plenty of popular dance songs that elementary schoolers can dance to, so pick some tracks that will get everyone excited!

[Dance to Popular Hits!] Recommended Dance Songs for Elementary School Kids (101–110)

lol peopleNMB48

[MV] Warota People / NMB48 [Official]

lol peopleNMB48

NMB48’s 17th single, aiming to conquer the world from Osaka.

The center is Mirurun—Miru Shiroma—one of NMB48’s founding members.

The best thing about this track is, above all, how fun it is! It has the power to make even first-time listeners smile.

And the dance is super fun, too.

Every part of it has “comical moves” that make you want to imitate them.

There are hardly any difficult steps, and whether you aim for a perfect copy or not, it’s a song that brightens up the moment!

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Taki no namida pin ku

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Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48

[MV full] Koi Suru Fortune Cookie / AKB48 [Official]

Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48

The intro’s rice-ball-making moves and the chorus choreography in “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie” are really memorable.

The dance and melody are relatively easy to learn and make you want to imitate them, so they’re great for elementary school kids.

It’s no exaggeration to say everyone in Japan knows this song—so try mastering the dance! It’s a track that’s easy to take on even for people who aren’t good at dancing.

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kinoshita ayaka

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Love♡Scream!AiScReam

AiScReam “Love♡Scream!” Official Lyric Video

Love♡Scream!AiScReam

@lovelive_official
Of course, I love it.#AiScReam Love Live!Kurosawa Ruby #Ai Furihata Ayumu Uehara #Aguri Onishi Wakana Shiki #Wakana Okuma
♪ Love♡Scream! – AiScReam

The debut song of AiScReam, a special unit born from the Love Live! series.

The worldview that likens the feeling of being in love to sweet, melty ice cream is super cute, isn’t it? Pure feelings—the wish to be more than just friends—overflow atop a catchy melody.

This track is the title song of the single “Ai♡Scream!” released in January 2025, and it’s also unique in that the unit itself was created from a radio program project.

Paired with the pose that went viral on social media, there’s no doubt everyone will have fun together and deepen their bonds!

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Pon de SKY, Pon de STARDA PUMP

【MV】Pon de SKY, Pon de STAR/DA PUMP

Pon de SKY, Pon de STARDA 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.

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Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari “Kimagure Romantic” [“Ikimonogakari no Minasan, Konnitsua!! 2024 ~You! Me! Everyone! Let’s Sing SHOW!!~ Yokohama Nijumaru Performance”]

Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari

https://www.tiktok.com/@twice_tiktok_officialjp/video/7467501189626694920

A happy tune by Ikimono-gakari that sings about the sweet-and-sour feelings of a girl who can’t be honest with the one she likes! Beneath her bold attitude, the protagonist is actually dying to see them, and that feeling comes through on an upbeat, bursting sound.

Released in December 2008, this track was used as the theme song for the drama “Celeb to Binbō Tarō” and is included on the classic album “My song Your song.” The cute choreography seen in the music video became a live-show staple, too! Around 2025, its fun spread to many people through social media.

When everyone copies the dance together, it creates a sense of unity in the venue and the excitement goes through the roof!

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