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[Dancing Tamaire] A fun song for the beanbag-toss game, perfect for sports day

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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.

Dancing Tamaire: Fun Songs for Beanbag Toss at Sports Day (61–70)

Carmen PreludeJoruju Bize

“Prélude” from the opera Carmen — Bizet

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.

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ThrillBAND-MAID

BAND-MAID / Thrill (Official Music Video)

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.

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Sword DanceAramu Hachaturiannu

Sword Dance

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.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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SenbonzakuraWagakki Band

Wagakki Band / Senbonzakura

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!

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SiriusBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Sirius”

SiriusBUMP OF CHICKEN

It’s an up-tempo song by BUMP OF CHICKEN.

It’s not overly heated, but it doesn’t feel cold either, which I think helps prevent the competition from losing momentum.

I believe it can be used both for athlete entrances and during events.

Since BUMP OF CHICKEN has been active for a long time, it should appeal to a fairly wide range of generations.

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