[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 a Ball-Toss Game Recommended for Sports Day (11–20)
ThrillerMaikeru Jakuson
Michael Jackson’s horror-themed dance song, with its brilliant rhythm and danceable sound, is perfect for a sports day finale! With choreography inspired by zombie moves, it’s sure to get kids’ hearts pumping.
Known as the title track of the album Thriller, released in November 1982, the piece blends pop, R&B, and disco elements to perfection.
The music video—produced with a budget of $500,000—made waves for its zombie dance, sparking huge reactions and opening up new possibilities for music videos.
It can be arranged to match events like ball-toss games and other sports day activities, making it a popular, highly recommended dance track that everyone can enjoy!
GREEN GREENSHoshi no Kābi
The theme song “GREEN GREENS” keeps evolving alongside the Kirby games.
Just hearing it brings back memories of playing Kirby—from the Game Boy to the Nintendo DS—each in its own era.
At first it was nothing but thin digital beeps—pop-pop-po-po-po…—but over time the piece grew into arrangements as grand as a full orchestra.
It’s a fun melody that would likely appeal even to kids who haven’t played Kirby.
It depends on which sound source you use, but if you go with a high-tempo arranged version, choreography with hip-shaking like “Che Che Kule” would fit well.
Csikos PostHeruman Nekke
Composed by the German composer Hermann Necke, “Csikos Post” is perhaps better known as a school sports day song.
It’s also frequently used in video games.
Its brisk tempo and lively tone seem perfect for flipping the motivation switch for tamaire (the ball-toss game).
It’s a tamaire song that has been loved by people of all ages for many years.
Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
One of the signature songs by Yorushika, a band started by creators from the Vocaloid scene, is Tadakimi ni Hare (Sunny for You).
While this isn’t a standard pick for the tamaire (ball-toss) game, using a recent song like this could really liven things up! Let’s aim for a stylish and fun sports day by playing music that kids who aren’t participating—and even parents—can enjoy.
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Familiar from TV and the NHK New Year’s Eve music show, this song captures the feelings of a heartbroken man with an upbeat melody.
Its message—filled with lingering attachment to an ex, regret, and the wish to be together again—has resonated with many.
Released in October 2009, the track has spawned yearly “buzzword” versions that reflect the spirit of the times.
In fiscal 2013, it won the JASRAC Gold Award, a remarkable feat for an indie release.
It was also used in a House Foods “Mega Shaki” commercial, gaining popularity across a wide audience.
Perfect for amping up sports festivals and dance events, it’s a crowd-pleaser that kids and adults alike can enjoy dancing to.
PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH
RADIO FISH, the creators of an EDM party tune that’s a huge hit at school sports festivals, deliver confident, addictive tracks that blend playfulness and humor into a new era of dance music.
Their powerful performances by a uniquely individual lineup and the briskly flowing lyrics are full of charm that makes everyone—from kids to adults—want to dance.
Released in December 2015, this song was performed at the 67th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen the following year and skyrocketed in popularity.
While portraying leader Atsuhiko Nakata as a flawless figure, it unfolds a poppy, comical world.
It’s the perfect track for getting a big crowd hyped at sports days or dance events.
Move your body with full energy together as one, and you’ll create wonderful memories filled with smiles!
Dancing Ball Toss: Fun Songs for Ball Toss at Sports Day (21–30)
POKÉDANCEnanahira
This is a song that gained attention through a collaboration with Pokémon.
It was produced to commemorate Pokémon Day on February 27, 2024.
The tune is bright and poppy, with elements of dance music.
The lyrics, themed around friendship and fun, convey the importance of everyone enjoying themselves together.
An animated music video was also released, depicting Pokémon from various regions dancing with their Trainers.
A dance practice video by the K-pop group ENHYPEN also became a hot topic.
It’s a perfect, lively track for a school sports day’s dancing ball toss—easy to dance to and guaranteed to hype everyone up!