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!
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Upbeat Dance Music for Kids
Dynamite by BTS
Shake It Off by Taylor Swift
Happy by Pharrell Williams
Better When I’m Dancin’ by Meghan Trainor***
Can’t Stop the Feeling by Justin Timberlake
A-Punk by Vampire Weekend
Blinding Lights by The Weeknd
As It Was by Harry Styles
Shivers by Ed Sheeran
The Feels by TWICE
I Like To Move It by will.i.am
Firework by Katy Perry
Songs for Group Dances
Macarena by Los Del Rio
Cha Cha Slide by DJ Casper
Permission To Dance by BTS
Cupid Shuffle by Cupid
YMCA by Village People
The Electric Slide by Marcia Griffiths
Feel-Good Dance Songs
Dancing in the Moonlight by Jubël
What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction
I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas
When Can I See You Again? by Owl City
Magic by TXT
Safe and Sound by Capital Cities
Better Place by *NSYNC
Try Everything by Shakira
Love Like This by Zayn
Throwback Dance Songs
Stayin’ Alive by Bee Gees
Twist and Shout by The Beatles
Footloose by Kenny Loggins
ABC by The Jackson 5
Dancing Queen by ABBA
Celebration by Kool & the Gang
La Bamba by Ritchie Valens
Jump by Van Halen
Let’s Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire
Hit Dance Song Collaborations
APT. by Bruno Mars and Rosé
Free by Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding
I Don’t Wanna Wait by David Guetta and OneRepublic
Rain On Me by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande
My Universe by Coldplay x BTS
Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars
I’m Good (Blue) by David Guetta and Bebe Rexha
Do It Like That by the Jonas Brothers ft. TXT
Miss You by Oliver Tree and Robin Schulz
Barbie World (with Aqua) by Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice
Miracle by Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding
Hold Me Closer by Elton John and Britney Spears
Empowering Dance Songs
Flowers by Miley Cyrus
I’m Still Standing by Taron Egerton
Yes, And? by Ariana Grande
Runaway by OneRepublic
Anti-Hero by Taylor Swift
Break My Soul by Beyoncé
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Also, check out our lists of the Best End-of-Year Playlist Songs, Clean Rap Songs, and Camp Songs for Kids.
