[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!

Playlist

[Let's Dance to Popular Hits!] Recommended Dance Songs for Elementary School Students
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Deer-Colored DaysKanoko Noko (CV: Megumi Han), Koshiko Tora (CV: Saki Fujita), Koshi Anko (CV: Rui Tanabe), Bashame Meme (CV: Fuka Izumi)		Deer dance song, let’s dance and have fun!
2	Glittering Teethshinako		Enjoyable toothbrushing, a song trending on social media
3	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		Award-winning popular rock song of youthful emotion
4	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		An upbeat, energetic song with a spirit of taking on anything
5	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		Let's dance easily and have fun at the dance hall
6	Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento		Mental Health Cheer Song, Giri-Giri Dance
7	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		Creepy Nuts’ upbeat theme song is skyrocketing in popularity.
8	idolYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s Oshi no Ko theme song: cute and cool
9	chantAdo		Exotic beats and powerful vocals
10	DoraemonHoshino Gen		Doraemon theme, Gen Hoshino’s classic song
11	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		Ryokushaka’s popular dance song: let’s dance with energy!
12	Joyfulikimonogakari		An exhilarating hit song, an uplifting dance number
13	I’m Invincible (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)Ado		The moving song from the ONE PIECE movie delivers confidence and courage.
14	I wonderDa-iCE		An inspiring theme song of love and self-discovery!
15	swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu		An SDGs support song that delivers hope and smiles
16	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		The energetic theme song of One Piece
17	nectarinemakaroni enpitsu × yurinasia × terebi senshi		The theme song of Tensai TV-kun is making waves
18	HabitSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI’s “Habit” — the dance is making waves
19	ultramarineYOASOBI		YOASOBI's youth-themed songs are popular among elementary school students.
20	Odoru Pompoko RinE-girls		Introduction of the successive artists of the Maruko Song
21	Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		Popular songs for Leader’s head-shaking dance
22	I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi		Put on a smile and feel energized with Naniwa Danshi’s “Sachiare.”
23	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		Vaundy’s “Kaiju no Hanauta” is a moving song.
24	Happinessarashi		A lively, upbeat theme song by Arashi, with energetic dancing
25	Make you happyNiziU		NiziU's 'Make you happy' is easy to dance to!
26	Tattayuzu		Let's have fun dancing to Yuzu's lively song!
27	100% Courage		An uplifting classic from Nintama Rantarō
28	primary colorsYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s song “RGB” is easy to dance to.
29	Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE		Cheer yourself and those around you up with a pep song!
30	Wake up!AAA		The fiery opening theme song of One Piece
31	AdventureYOASOBI		A YOASOBI song featured in a USJ commercial
32	MagneticILLIT		Debut song of the K-pop group ILLIT
33	Sumikko DiscoPerfume		Have fun dancing at the Sumikko Disco!
34	mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism		Higedan Dism’s “Mixed Nuts” will hype up the venue
35	Jamboree Mickey!Dizunī		A fun, upbeat Disney dance song
36	loveHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino's 'Koi Dance' is popular.
37	Racing into the NightYOASOBI		The hit song “Racing into the Night,” which was based on a novel
38	Sorry for being cuteHoneyWorks (feat. Kapi)		Catchy, girl-power-boosting dance rock
39	Take a pictureNiziU		NiziU’s fun dance track “Take a picture”
40	DynamiteBTS		The hit song 'Dynamite' by the K-pop group BTS
41	EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella		Danceable songs by Wednesday Campanella
42	ASOBONiziU		Let’s liven up the sports day with NiziU’s “ASOBO”
43	Where the Wind GoesAdo		The dance song from the movie One Piece
44	Cinderella GirlKing&Prince		King & Prince's 'Cinderella Girl' is a popular song.
45	TTTwice		Let's hype it up with the crying emoji dance!
46	Otherworldly Mixed Grand Ball (feat. Ghosts)Hoshino Gen		Let's have fun moving our bodies with the Ghost Dance!
47	ClickME:I		An uplifting message, a song that forges ahead into the future
48	Come On A My HouseHey! Say! JUMP		Love songs by Hey! Say! JUMP
49	ChopstickNiziU		NiziU’s chopstick dance shows off their full-on cute charm!
50	S’il vous plaît, PresidentPmaru-sama.		Let’s dance to P Maru-sama’s “S'il-vou-president”!
51	MOON PRIDEMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Momoiro Clover Z passionately performs the Sailor Moon theme
52	Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo		A growth support song from the Pokémon anime
53	Muscatyuzu		Crayon Shin-chan theme song, an energetic tune
54	paprikaFoorin		Kenshi Yonezu’s uplifting song “Paprika” is popular.
55	U.S.A.DA PUMP		“U.S.A.” is hugely popular for its arm-and-leg swinging dance.
56	Dan-Dan Doobi Zubaa!Dream5 + Burī Taichō		Building physical fitness through children’s dance songs
57	HEARTRISNiziU		NiziU’s popular songs are extremely popular among elementary school students.
58	Irresponsible HeroKanjani∞		A popular Kanjani Eight song with a fun hero dance!
59	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing summer song, the brilliance of youth
60	Good morning on FridayHONEY WORKS		A bubbly love song that's a fun dance track
61	Not at all.Hinatazaka46		Expressing the sense of distance in youth and bittersweet emotions
62	Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		An incredibly addictive dance track by Sandaime J Soul Brothers
63	So, you are not alone.Little Glee Monster		An uplifting cheer song to dance to with friends
64	We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā		Sambomaster’s uplifting classic
65	ALL FOR YOUGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		A mature-sounding dance track that conveys a sense of growth
66	Night Before AdvancePanda Doragon		The new Ninjala ending song, Genki
67	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		The theme song of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has a Japanese traditional style and a sense of speed.
68	365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48		AKB48’s classic song that everyone can dance to
69	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		Apartment game music from Korea is hugely popular.
70	A lovely Sunday ~Gyu Gyu Good Day!~Ashida Mana		Mana Ashida’s solo debut song, with a cute singing voice
71	Look that way—Hoi! (A children’s game phrase used when turning your head in a specified direction)NEWS		City pop-style NEWS new song with a family theme
72	PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH		A song with choreography that's currently trending and leaves a strong impression
73	This is the best!HKT48		HKT48’s energetic song “Saikou Kayo”
74	MORNIING SUNEXILE B HAPPY		EXILE songs that give you hope and energy
75	mismatchedTHE SUPER FRUIT		THE SUPER FRUIT’s popular song “Chiguhagu”
76	Family partykyarī pamyu pamyu		Kyary’s pop movie theme song
77	Senbonzakura		Have fun dancing to the sakura theme with Senbonzakura
78	Someone more important than a friendGoriki Ayame		Ayame Gōriki’s “Propeller Dance” is creating a buzz.
79	NEW DANCEXG		Let's dance to XG's new song 'NEW DANCE'!
80	Planet LoopNayutan Seijin		Planet Loop is a dance track that's easy to dance to.
81	GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s “GO FOR IT!!” is an upbeat cheer song.
82	Chocolate DiscoPerfume		Valentine’s classic song, digital sound source and dance
83	EXCITEMiura Yamato		Daichi Miura’s “EXCITE” is gaining popularity
84	POKÉDANCEnanahira		Let's have fun dancing to the Pokémon song!
85	Shinako Worldshinako		Shinako’s songs are perfect for kids’ dance.
86	Choo Choo TRAINEXILE		EXILE’s comeback: a classic dance track originally by ZOO
87	Run!Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Momoiro Clover Z’s high-energy song makes your body dance!
88	Even if blown by the windKeyakizaka46		Keyakizaka46’s hit song starring Yurina Hirate, with an overwhelming dance performance
89	R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		The Running Man dance is easy.
90	TwilightB Komachi		B Komachi's new song portrays a passion for dreams
91	strollInoue Azumi		The famous song from the Studio Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
92	Rock this Partytimelesz		A dance song popular on social media, a track that sings about dreams and friendship.
93	ParadiseNiziU		NiziU’s theme song for the Doraemon movie
94	A New AngleTōkyō Dizunīrando Beimakkusu		Characteristics and Uses of Baymax Music
95	Surprisingly MangoSKE48		SKE48’s summer songs are still popular and fun.
96	Opening DeclarationNovelbright		An upbeat dance song popular among elementary school students
97	InfluencerNogizaka 46		Nogizaka46’s mature song with a passionate atmosphere
98	Turning Uparashi		Let's all dance to Arashi's 'Turning Up'!
99	NEW LOOKAmuro Namie		Dancing to Namie Amuro’s “NEW LOOK”
100	You can do it!!!!!Sukaipīsu		A positive dance song by Sky Peace
101	lol peopleNMB48		NMB48’s fun single highlights the charm of Miru Shiroma.
102	Love♡Scream!AiScReam		A song about pure feelings of love, likened to the sweetness of ice cream
103	Pon de SKY, Pon de STARDA PUMP		DA PUMP's upbeat cheer song
104	Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari		A song by Ikimonogakari that sings about feelings for someone you love
105	Rising SunEXILE		Mr. Okamura challenged an EXILE dance and was moved.
106	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		AKB48’s dance songs are simple and fun.
107	BarararararararaTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto		A fun sports day dance to the Baymax song
108	ThrillerMaikeru Jakuson		Michael Jackson’s Thriller is a massive hit
109	Pokemon Ondo		Let's enjoy the summer festival Bon Odori with the Pokémon Ondo!
110	Super Dancin’ ManiaTokyo Dizunīrando		Dance track for a Disney Land club event
111	Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET		Delivering energy with a pop song for kids
112	New EraAdo		Powerful songs by Ado, perfect for kids’ dance
113	Kid-Adult Heroshinako・takepara・riapi (Harajuku Heroes)		Pop tune by a Harajuku artist
114	Shopping Bagpirafu seijin		Viral on social media! A highly addictive dance track
115	PopopopoposeGReeeeN		A song that kids can dance to happily with a smile
116	Ninja Dance		Ninja dance has distinctive moves and is fun.
117	Ninja Hattari-kun		Ninja Hattari-kun sings his techniques in a cool musical style.
118	Ninnin Nintama Ondo		Introducing the popularity and the ondo (traditional dance/song) of Nintama Rantarō
119	Hattori-kun Ondo		Introducing the Ninja Hattori-kun Ondo
120	Ninja Hattori-kun		Let's dance to the opening song of Ninja Hattori-kun
121	School HeavenDream5		Dream5’s signature song “Gakuen Tengoku”
122	Blue Sky BlueFlower		A mature-style dance to Flower’s “Blue Sky Blue”
123	SevenJung Kook		Jung Kook’s romantic dance number