[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 Ball Toss: Fun Songs for Ball Toss at Sports Day (21–30)
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
It became an explosive hit as an insert song for the blockbuster anime film Your Name.
It might also have been the catalyst that cemented the band RADWIMPS’ name.
In any case, Makoto Shinkai’s films all have a way of evoking the illusion of watching one’s own distant past, don’t they? This song features elegantly flowing melodies in both the A and B sections, so I think choreography with a Japanese aesthetic that highlights grace and refinement would suit it well.
And of course, the soaring chorus is perfect for the ball-toss segment! With its sharp contrasts, it’s an ideal track for a dancing ball-toss routine.
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.
Odoru Pompoko RinMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
This is a cover of B.B.
Queens’ beloved smash hit, released as Momoiro Clover Z’s 19th single.
The version sung with the Chibi Maruko-chan characters is also fun and highly recommended.
The rhythm will definitely make kids want to start dancing, boosting their excitement, and it seems perfect for enjoying a friendly tamaire (ball-toss) game.
It’s sure to make the sports day even more exciting!
Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
This song by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS, which has become a huge topic on social media as the “RATATA Dance,” features an easy-to-follow beat and is super catchy—the kind of addictive melody that sticks in your head after just one listen.
How about using this upbeat track for a dancing tamaire (ball-toss) game? During the hook, everyone does the RATATA Dance, and in the other parts, go all out tossing the balls! If you nail the outfits too, there’s no way the crowd won’t get hyped!
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!
Permission To DanceBTS
BTS’s songs, which are popular around the world, are sure to hype everyone up—whether you use them as background music for tamaire or for the dance part of a dancing tamaire! “Permission to Dance,” released in 2021, stands out with its poppy, refreshing melody.
It’s totally fine to copy BTS’s choreography as is! For younger kids who find it a bit difficult, try using a simplified arranged version as a reference and have them dance along.
Parents will surely be smitten by their kids dancing so cool!
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
If you want to ramp up the energy at your sports day, especially for the Dancing Tamaire (ball-toss) event, I recommend SHISHAMO’s “Ashita mo.” It was featured in an NTT Docomo commercial, and its modulating, feel-good chorus is famous—kids might go, “Ohh, it’s that song!” The lyrics have a vibe like, “Life isn’t all good things, but I want to try my best like a hero!!,” which I think matches kids getting really into the ball toss.
Since it’s an uptempo track, choreography that includes some running steps would work well.
Ride the momentum of this song and have a great time at your sports day!