[Dancing Tamaire] A fun song for the beanbag-toss game, perfect for sports day
The background music is what really amps up the classic sports day event, tamaire (ball toss)!Recently, “Dancing Tamaire” has become popular, making music even more important.So here, we’ll introduce fun songs that are perfect for tamaire.From timeless standards to hype J-pop tracks, we’ve gathered lots of songs that kids and adults can dance to.They’re great for other events besides tamaire, too!Use these songs for your sports day to create a fun atmosphere.It’s also a great idea to come up with choreography together with the kids.
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[Dancing Tamaire] Fun Songs for Ball-Toss Games Recommended for Sports Day (71–80)
ThrillBAND-MAID
This is a song by BAND-MAID, a band that wears maid outfits and plays rock.
Contrary to their appearance, it’s a very rock-driven track that really pumps you up, so I think it would heat up the beanbag toss event at a school sports day.
U.S.ADA PUMP
This song was originally a single by the Italian singer Joe Yellow, and when DA PUMP covered it in 2018, it became hugely popular even among elementary school children.
As the name suggests, “Dancing Tamaire” includes dancing as part of the competition, making it a particularly recommended dance song.
If you do tamaire while dancing, everyone’s motivation and excitement will likely rise a lot.
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
Little Glee Monster, a group formed from members gathered through the “Strongest Singing Girl Auditions,” is also popular among elementary school students.
Their hit song “The World Is Smiling at You,” with its clear vocals and bright melody, seems like a perfect fit for a sunny school sports day, doesn’t it? It feels like it would make the beanbag toss even more fun, and it’s a song that lifts the spirits of those watching, too.
dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE
Featured as the theme song for Fuji TV’s morning information program “Mezamashi 8,” this work—symbolizing a new step for Mrs.
GREEN APPLE—surpassed 100 million streams in just three months.
It also won the Excellent Work Award at the 2022 Japan Record Awards.
With its lively sound and powerful vocals, this pop track delivers an exhilarating performance that boosts your spirits.
The lyrics, which emphasize the importance of enjoying life, are perfect for children fully embracing the fun of a sports day.
It seems well-suited not only for the ball-toss game but for various scenes throughout the event.
Sword DanceAramu Hachaturiannu
This piece is the music used in the final act of Aram Khachaturian’s 1942 ballet Gayane, and it’s probably recognized by people of all ages as a school sports day tune.
Depicting a battle dance in which Kurds perform with swords, this piece was reportedly composed overnight when Khachaturian had to add the scene on short notice.
SenbonzakuraWagakki Band
This is a cover by Wagakki Band of the song Senbonzakura, which was written, composed, and arranged by Kurousa-P in 2011 and originally released using Hatsune Miku as the vocalist.
The song has become popular not only among VOCALOID fans but also among elementary school students, making it a favorite among kids.
Its driving energy and just-right sense of tension make it perfect for competitive events like the beanbag toss.
If you’re unsure what BGM to choose, definitely give it a listen!
Carmen PreludeJoruju Bize
This is the prelude from Act 1 of Bizet’s opera Carmen.
When people think of Carmen, this piece is so famous it’s often the first that comes to mind.
It’s a classic tune frequently used at school sports days for exciting events like relays and ball-toss games.
Many people feel fired up as soon as it starts playing.
If you’re looking for classical background music, I highly recommend this piece.