Lovely children's song

Children’s dance songs from Western music. Kids’ dance routines perfect for school plays and recitals.

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.
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICSasashina
Deputy Editor of the web media RAG MUSIC. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. In my student days, I studied broadly at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, covering sound, lighting, and video technology, and acquired skills from comprehensive stage production to the fundamentals of creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, and have consistently built my career on the production side, taking on diverse tasks centered around music. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting in my own way, as well as insights and discoveries from interacting with my kids every day. I hope I can be of help to you, even just a little!

This time, I’ll be introducing Western dance music that’s perfect for kids!

While it’s common to dance to popular Japanese songs, there are lots of bright, pop tracks in Western music that suit children really well.

These days, dance isn’t just for after-school lessons—it’s also included in school events and PE classes.

So, teachers who are struggling to choose a song, this is a must-see.

I’m sure you’ll find tracks that match the kids’ energetic vibe, so read to the end and pick the perfect songs for your students!

Make great memories with high-energy tunes!

Foreign pop dance songs for children. Kids’ dance numbers perfect for school performances and recitals (21–30)

Wake Me UpAvicii

Avicii – Wake Me Up (Official Video)

Wake Me UpAvicii

Here is “Wake Me Up,” a song that’s very well-known and extremely popular in Japan.

Released by Avicii in 2013, it features a fresh sound that blends folk music with electronic music.

The upbeat track is complemented by a deep, soulful vocal—really wonderful, isn’t it? It’s packed with techno elements that make it especially perfect for dance.

On top of that, the dynamic phrasing allows for dramatic choreography!

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Dancing queenABBA

DANCING QUEEN (ABBA)

Dancing queenABBA

It’s one of ABBA’s signature songs, released in 1976, and they’re known for many upbeat dance tunes.

It’s been played in various places—especially in the media—right up to the present day, so many young people have probably heard it.

In the music video, the members themselves are dancing, but there isn’t any set choreography; it’s more of a freestyle, disco-like approach where you move your body freely, so the choreography becomes important.

Since it has a disco feel, it’s a song that even children can dance to easily by keeping the tempo.

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Western children's dance songs. Kids' dance for recitals and performances (31–40)

CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake – CAN’T STOP THE FEELING! (from DreamWorks Animation’s “TROLLS”) (Official Video)

CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!Justin Timberlake

This is a perfect track for dancing by Justin Timberlake, who’s great at both singing and dancing.

He voices a character in DreamWorks’ movie Trolls, and this song is also the film’s theme.

With a bright, upbeat feel fitting for a comedy and a just-right tempo, it’s a dance tune that kids and adults alike can enjoy.

The music video, featuring people dancing and having a blast, is also a must-see.

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Mr WonderfulSMiLE.dk

Mr Wonderful

Mr WonderfulSMiLE.dk

SMiLE.

dk is a Swedish idol duo.

Their song “Mr.

Wonderful” is one of the tracks included in the music game Dance Dance Revolution 3rdMIX.

In this game, there are four arrows, and you step according to the directions of those arrows.

As you’d expect from a song featured in a rhythm game, its upbeat sound naturally gets your body moving when you listen.

It might not be very familiar to children today, but it’s a sharp, stylish track, so I recommend it as a dance song!

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DynamiteBTS

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘Dynamite’ Official MV (Choreography ver.)

DynamiteBTS

This track, brimming with dynamic disco-pop energy, vividly colors any sports day.

Released in August 2020 by the seven-member South Korean group BTS, this English-language song modernizes 1970s disco, featuring a sprightly guitar riff and a celebratory horn section.

Created with the intention of bringing hope and vitality to people around the world, it achieved the remarkable feat of debuting at No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Its music video—showcasing colorful, high-energy performances—surpassed 100 million views within 24 hours.

With a powerful, uplifting atmosphere that blends naturally into any moment—entrance marches, breaks between events, or award ceremonies—it’s a perfect fit for every scene of a sports day.

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good feelingFlo Rida

Flo Rida – Good Feeling [Official Video]

good feelingFlo Rida

It’s a perfect song for energetic kids.

Set to a rhythmic, catchy melody, it sings about feeling positive.

The phrase “Sometimes I get a good feeling I never, never, never had before” is repeated, expressing a sense of accomplishment and confidence.

Released in August 2011, it became a worldwide hit, reaching No.

3 on the U.

S.

Billboard Hot 100 and No.

1 on the U.

K.

charts.

It’s been used in the trailer for the movie Wreck-It Ralph and on the TV show iZombie.

Highly recommended for those who want to dance at school plays or recitals.

With its bright, poppy vibe, it’s sure to get kids excited.

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Walk this wayAerosmith

Aerosmith – Walk This Way (Live From The Office Depot Center, Sunrise, FL, April 3, 2004)

Walk this wayAerosmith

Many people have heard this recurring guitar phrase.

This is Walk This Way by Aerosmith, a rock band that represents the United States.

Released in 1975, the song is considered a classic in American rock history.

It’s quite heartwarming to imagine children dancing to its rugged rock sound.

Highly recommended when you’re thinking up a punkish, cool choreography!

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