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Recommended Songs for Group Gymnastics: A Collection of Tracks to Elevate Your Routine [2026]

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Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.

When it comes to the highlights of a school sports day, group gymnastics definitely stands out! In recent years, out of concern for safety, there’s been a trend away from large-scale pyramids and similar formations.

Even so, seeing a large group move in perfect sync and perform a variety of routines is truly moving.

Group gymnastics has countless memorable moments, and to elevate them, BGM is absolutely essential! Classical pieces that are considered the standard are beautiful, of course, but J-pop songs that everyone knows are also extremely popular! In this article, we’ll carefully select and introduce recommended songs for group gymnastics BGM from a wide range of genres—use it as a guide for your playlist!

Recommended songs for group gymnastics: A roundup of tracks to elevate your performance [2026] (21–30)

RisingYoshida Kyōdai

Yoshida Brothers 'RISING'

RisingYoshida Kyōdai

The Yoshida Brothers’ compositions are distinguished by their uniquely dynamic Tsugaru-shamisen performances, achieving a superb fusion of traditional music and contemporary sounds.

Released in February 2005, this work features a collaboration with strings on “RISING/DAWN.” It was also chosen for Asahi Super Dry’s TV commercial, earning broad support across audiences.

The intense shamisen tones that raise the energy of any venue make it a perfect BGM choice for weddings in traditional Japanese attire.

With their distinctive musicality captivating many fans, the Yoshida Brothers’ powerful track is especially well-suited to performances brimming with vitality, such as group gymnastics-style routines.

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DepartureSatō Naoki

DEPARTURE GOOD LUCK Main Theme

DepartureSatō Naoki

It’s the well-known “DEPARTURE GOOD LUCK!!” that everyone has heard at least once.

Needless to say, it’s the theme song of the drama “GOOD LUCK!!,” which portrays pilots.

The grand orchestral performance is truly moving.

Isn’t it the perfect piece to lift everyone’s spirits as they take on big goals? There’s no doubt it will make the students’ group gymnastics—hard-won through struggle and gradually perfected—look impressively cool!

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Code BlueSatō Naoki

[Famous BGM Often Heard on TV] Code Blue — Doctor Helicopter Emergency Lifesaving

Code BlueSatō Naoki

The piece “Code Blue” by composer Naoki Sato lets you feel a refreshing sensation as if you were flying through the sky.

It’s the theme song for “Code Blue: Doctor Heli Emergency Lifesaving,” a drama and film series that became a massive hit featuring an all-star cast including Tomohisa Yamashita and Yui Aragaki.

This grand composition seems to express the sorrow, pain, regret, and inner conflict of the flight doctors and flight nurses, as well as the light that awaits beyond them.

For group gymnastics, we recommend choreographing gentle, relaxed movements during the quieter parts and large, expansive motions during the climactic sections—as if soaring through the sky!

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Everyone’s CourageMatsumoto Akihiko

[Summer Wars] Everyone's Courage + The Summer Wars.mp4

Everyone’s CourageMatsumoto Akihiko

Many people are probably thinking, “Huh? I’ve heard this somewhere before!” This piece is one of the soundtracks from the 2009 film Summer Wars.

I was moved by the scene where everyone supports each other to save the world.

A grand orchestral performance can sometimes strike you deeply.

The main melodic line appears several times, but even though it’s the same melody, each iteration has a different feel—you can hear the differences if you listen closely.

Whether the focus is on woodwinds or strings alone can change how the listener perceives it.

For the group gymnastics performance, use this inspiring piece to move the parents watching.

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HeroAmuro Namie

Hero – Namie Amuro (Full)

HeroAmuro Namie

This is a famous song by Namie Amuro, who retired to much regret.

Used as the theme song for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, it could be said to fit perfectly with all kinds of sports scenes.

The beautiful high notes in the chorus are striking, and if you use this song for a group gymnastics performance at a school sports day or athletic festival, I think playing it toward the end will create a very moving impression.

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ROOFTOPS feat. Satoshi Fujiwara (Official HIGE DANDism)KERENMI

KERENMI / ROOFTOPS feat. Satoshi Fujiwara (Official HIGE DANDism) [Music Video]

ROOFTOPS feat. Satoshi Fujiwara (Official HIGE DANDism)KERENMI

This is the song “ROOFTOPS feat.

Satoshi Fujiwara (Official HIGE DANDism)” released by music producer Koichi Tsutaya under his project KERENMI.

It’s sung by Satoshi Fujiwara from Official HIGE DANDism.

The song was also used in a TV drama.

The lyrics, which encourage us to overcome our scars and keep going together, are inspiring, aren’t they? If it played during a group gymnastics formation built with teammates, I think it would ignite everyone’s spirits!

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Kitearashi

ARASHI – Kite [Official Music Video]

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Kite, NHK’s 2020 song.

It’s a number by Arashi, who always treat us to cool dancing and singing.

It’s a calm, gentle song that’s a bit different from Arashi’s usual image.

Still, the chorus swells with passion, making it an uplifting message song.

A wonderful Arashi number befitting the Reiwa era.

It gives you lots of strength when times are tough or exhausting.

Highly recommended for the group gymnastics performance that closes a sports day.

Everyone will be able to join forces and give it their all to the very end.

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