Whether you’re taking a moment to celebrate or need to jump-start your energy, the right playlist can make all the difference. We’ve put together this fun list of dance music to get kids moving and grooving. We love these songs, but it’s a good idea to listen for yourself first to determine whether they’re appropriate for your classroom. Have fun!
Dance Music for Kids
1. Dynamite by BTS
2. Shake It Off by Taylor Swift
3. Magic by TXT
4. Happy by Pharrell Williams
5. Better When I’m Dancin’ by Meghan Trainer
6. Can’t Stop the Feeling by Justin Timberlake
7. What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction
8. I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas
9. When Can I See You Again? by Owl City
10. I’m Still Standing by Taron Egerton
11. Macarena by Los Del Rio
12. A-Punk by Vampire Weekend
13. Try Everything by Shakira
14. Safe and Sound by Capital Cities
15. I Like To Move It by will.i.am
16. Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars
17. Cha Cha Slide by DJ Casper
18. My Universe by Coldplay x BTS
19. Blinding Lights by The Weeknd
20. Shivers by Ed Sheeran
21. Rain On Me by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande
22. Permission to Dance by BTS
23. Flowers by Miley Cyrus
24. Love Like This by Zayn
25. Do It Like That by Jonas Bros feat. TXT
26. The Feels by TWICE
27. Runaway by OneRepublic
28. Anti-Hero by Taylor Swift
29. As It Was by Harry Styles
30. Barbie World (with Aqua) by Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice
31. I’m Good (Blue) by David Guetta & Bebe Rexha
32. Miss You by Oliver Tree & Robin Schulz
33. Miracle by Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding
34. Hold Me Closer by Elton John & Britney Spears
35. Break My Soul by Beyoncé
Want to add your favorite dance music for kids? Come share in our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group on Facebook.
Also, check out our lists of the Best End-of-Year Playlist Songs, Clean Rap Songs, and Camp Songs for Kids.
