[Let's Dance to Popular Hits!] Recommended Dance Songs for Elementary School Students
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!
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[Let’s Dance to Popular Hits!] Dance Songs Recommended for Elementary School Kids (21–30)
Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE
An irresistibly poppy cheer song from CANDY TUNE that energizes you and everyone around you! While staying close to the struggle of wanting to be yourself, it powerfully pushes you forward with the message that cheering someone on can also save your past self.
Released in April 2024, the track went viral on TikTok with member-created lyrics and a unique “noodle-strain” dance, reaching No.
1 on the song charts.
Listening to it when you’re feeling down will fill you with power, and if everyone dances to it at a school festival or as a performance, it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory!
Wake up!AAA
This track was chosen as the opening theme for the beloved national anime ONE PIECE, loved by everyone from adults to children.
It’s a song by the performance group AAA, released in 2014 as their 41st single.
Its passionate message—believe in your own strength and keep moving forward!—stirs a sense of adventure.
The song itself is very pop, so even small children will find it easy to enjoy.
It’s highly recommended as a song to sing and dance to.
[Dance to Popular Hits!] Recommended Dance Songs for Elementary School Students (31–40)
AdventureYOASOBI
This song, which was featured in a Universal Studios Japan commercial and became a hot topic, is by YOASOBI, the musical duo of singer Rira Ikuta and Ayase, who is also known as a Vocaloid producer.
It was released digitally in 2023.
The refreshingly bright tone conjures an image of a clear blue sky spreading overhead.
With its easy-to-follow tempo and rhythm, even beginners to dance will find it approachable.
If you focus on moving your whole body with big motions, it should match the upbeat sound and atmosphere perfectly.
MagneticILLIT
Characterized by a captivating beat and memorable melody, this song marks the debut of K-pop group ILLIT.
The lyrics, which liken the feeling of being in love to a “magnet,” are striking and draw listeners in.
It’s included on their debut mini-album, SUPER REAL ME, released in March 2024, and produced by HYBE’s chairman, Bang Si-hyuk.
Its distinctive sound has a rhythmic finish that makes you want to dance—perfect for practicing with friends or performing at school events.
Get moving with lots of energy and shine just like ILLIT!
Sumikko DiscoPerfume
If you want to get hyped with a disco song, “Sumikko Disco” is a perfect choice.
It’s a track released by the music group Perfume and serves as the theme song for the film “Sumikko Gurashi: The Patchwork Factory’s Mysterious Child.” If you love the movie, you’ll probably enjoy it even more.
One of the song’s charms is its catchy moves—swaying both hands while walking forward and backward.
It’s simple and easy to learn, and because you move your whole body, it looks powerful when performed in sync.
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
Let’s dance to a stylish, fast-paced track and get the crowd buzzing! Official HIGE DANDism is a pop band with a string of hits.
Their song “Mixed Nuts” was released as a single in 2022 and used as the opening theme for the anime SPY×FAMILY.
Its jazzy yet upbeat vibe is super cool and just listening to it gets you pumped.
If you pay attention to hitting the beats, you can bring out the same sharp dynamics as the song.
Jamboree Mickey!Dizunī
It’s a dance number overflowing with the kind of fun you’d only find in the Land of Happiness.
“Jamboree Mickey!” is a song you’ll recognize from shows and parades at Disneyland.
It’s perfect for getting everyone hyped.
One of its trademarks is its playful spirit: it slips the “Mickey Mouse March” into the middle of the tune and uses onomatopoeia instead of words.
The song keeps unfolding from one section to the next, so enjoy the changes and move your body to the fullest.
It’s a piece that makes even those just watching the dance feel genuinely happy.
