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

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[Aoki Iro] “Swallow” Dance Music Video Full ver. YOASOBI with Midories | SDGs | NHK

This is a song characterized by hopeful lyrics and a bright melody.

With a message that resonates with children, it can be described as a dance song that even elementary school students can enjoy dancing to.

It was broadcast on programs such as NHK E-TV’s SDGs show “Aoki Iro,” drawing attention.

Created through a collaboration between YOASOBI and the elementary school unit Midories, the track was released digitally in October 2021.

It’s perfect not only for sports days and school events, but also for singing and dancing together with family and friends—sure to create wonderful memories.

When everyone works together, a great future can surely be built.

It’s a heartwarming number that inspires such a positive mindset.

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Highest Point / SEKAI NO OWARI [Sports Day Recital Dance] Easy Dance Choreography

Released in September 2023, this song was selected as the opening theme for Season 25 of the hugely popular anime One Piece.

It’s an upbeat, energetic track that kids have likely heard at least once.

With a message about turning your weaknesses into strength and doing your best, it inspires courage in listeners.

Perfect for elementary school sports days, this song brings everyone together when they dance and is sure to create amazing memories! Give it a try.

The track is also included on the album Nautilus, released in March 2024.

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[Tensai TV] Macaroni Enpitsu theme song 'Nectarine' MV (Vocals: TV Warriors / Choreography: yurinasia) | 2025 Edition [Tensai TV-kun] | NHK

The theme song of NHK E-Tele’s “Tensai TV-kun” is trending on Instagram.

This track by Macaroni Empitsu carries a message that boosts children’s self-esteem.

With choreography by yurinasia, it’s also a visually engaging piece.

It’s included on the album “Otona no Namida,” released in August 2023, so be sure to check it out.

It’s recommended not only for kids who watch the show now, but also for adults who used to watch it.

It’s a song the whole family can dance to, so it might be fun for parents and children to dance together.

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[For Sports Day & Recitals] SEKAI NO OWARI “Habit” Easy Version Dance & Color Scarf Routine for Elementary School Students

Habit, released in 2022 by SEKAI NO OWARI—an artist popular across a wide range of ages from children to adults—became a hot topic for its addictive melody and the dance featured in the music video, especially on social media.

There are two types of choreography: one using a towel and one without any props.

You can enjoy unique moves like shaking your hips and striking a praying mantis pose.

Try learning the wide variety of choreography, from precise, detailed movements to dynamic ones.

It’s a song many kids have heard at least once, so be sure to give the dance a try.

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Gunjou by YOASOBI Dance / Kids Dance Channel / [Dance] Kindergarten, Daycare, Elementary School, Recital, Dance, Kids Dance Channel, [Dance ONE Project ’21] Sukkiri, Hauto-kun is a high school student

YOASOBI’s songs are winning popularity among elementary school students.

This piece is a track inspired by the manga Blue Period, released digitally in September 2020.

It carries a powerful message depicting the struggles and growth of youth, and in 2021 it was also selected as the theme song for a Nippon TV support project for high school dance clubs.

It features a pop, emotional melody and lyrics themed around self-expression and the pursuit of dreams.

Elementary school students who love dancing—why not have fun dancing to this song? You’ll surely feel the joy of expressing your true self.

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E-girls / Odoru Ponpokorin

The opening theme song of the hugely popular anime “Chibi Maruko-chan.” Starting with the original B.B.

Queens, major artists like E-girls, Golden Bomber, and Momoiro Clover Z have kept the song going.

We’re featuring the E-girls version here, but if you think “E-girls’ dance might be a bit tough for the lower grades…,” we recommend the Momoclo version! I think the ability to pivot like that is one of this song’s strengths.

There are also videos online that teach the choreography, so you don’t need to build the dance from scratch.

Even if the moves aren’t perfectly in sync, this song will surely have your back!

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ATARASHII GAKKO! – Otona Blue (Official Music Video)

When it comes to the signature song by Atarashii Gakko! that sparked a social phenomenon in 2023, many people will think of this track.

Its funky blend of Showa-era kayōkyoku and electronic sounds is irresistibly pleasant, delivering a groove that makes your body move.

The lyrics compare an as-yet-unripened self to a flower bud, portraying the emotional turmoil between yearning for adulthood and the gap with reality.

The contrast between the desire to act grown-up and the lingering innocence is both poignant and endearing.

Released in May 2020, the song gained renewed attention on TikTok about three years later, with related head-shaking dance videos surpassing 3.1 billion views.

It won an Excellence Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards and marked the group’s first appearance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

The striking choreography is easy to learn and perfect for school festivals or wedding performances—an ideal song to get the whole venue involved and energized.