How to play Just Dance

Just Dance . This Ubisoft video game series is practically a mission statement: dance, dance, dance (and have fun, of course). You have recently decided to approach the latter, but before you go wild to the rhythm of the music you would like some information on how the game actually works. Don’t worry – you’ve come to the right place!

This tutorial is in fact here to explain how to play Just Dance . In case you were wondering, I will consider all the available platforms a little, so that you can play on your trusted device. There will also be a way to deal with the main game dynamics and modes, making you familiar with the famous Ubisoft series.

What do you say? Are you going to start dancing having fun on Just Dance? In my opinion you can’t wait to move to the rhythm of that song that no longer comes out of your head. Come on then, below you will find all the relevant information. There is nothing left for me to do, except wish you good reading and have fun!

Index

• How to play Just Dance
  • Checks
  • Game mechanics
• How to play Just Dance Now
  • How to play Just Dance Now on TV

How to play Just Dance

The Just Dance series titles are generally released on a yearly basis and are available for different platforms. For this reason, some of the information contained in this post may be valid for some chapters of the series and vary for others. But don’t worry – the basics of the game are always the same.

Checks

Before going into the details of the mechanics to learn how to play Just Dance , I think it might interest you to know more about which controls can be used on the various platforms.

In fact, based on the dance, Just Dance requires the user to move physically . Here a “problem” arises: how can this be done on platforms that usually use a controller? Simple: by changing the input method .

You are probably already wondering if you need to buy some expensive external accessories to be able to play Just Dance: don’t worry, the developers have found a convenient and functional solution, which allows you to do everything with a tool that the vast majority of users already have: the smartphone .

Think about it: if you have a mobile device that has come out in the last few years, it will most likely have all the sensors you need to detect your movement. You will surely have already understood where I want to go: Just Dance can be played by downloading and configuring a special official application on your smartphone.

For example, if you are wondering how to play Just Dance on PS4 or how to play Just Dance on Xbox One , you don’t need to worry too much. In fact, when you start the game for the first time, it will tell you to install the free application called Just Dance Controller .

To proceed, open the Play Store (for Android devices) or the App Store (for iPhone), search for “just dance controller” and press on the app icon (the word “Just Dance” blue on a white background). Next, tap the Install / Get button and, in the case of iOS, verify your identity using Face ID, Touch ID or Apple ID password.

If you have an Android device without Google services (and therefore missing the Play Store), you could follow my guide on how to install apps on Huawei , in order to know all the methods of the case to be able to access the application.

Once the app is installed, launch Just Dance on your target platform and select your mobile device as the input method when asked which way you want to play.

After making sure that the smartphone and the other device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network , start the Just Dance Controller app and press the PLAY button first and then the CE button I DID IT , in order to start the console scan. If the detection does not take place, you may have to manually enter the code that appears on the screen.

In any case, once you find the console, you just have to tap on the box of his name and that’s it: now you can properly use your mobile device to play. Just Dance will introduce you with a short tutorial. Put simply, you can use your smartphone’s touch screen to control the game: just tap to confirm or swipe your finger to move between the various options available.

At the top left of the app there is the button to go back , while the gear icon located at the top right allows you to access the advanced options . The latter simply allow you to mute the audio , reverse the axis and disable the vibration . During a dance, you will have to hold the smartphone possibly with your right hand and a bar will appear on the screen that you have to scroll if you want to pause . In short, it’s all very simple.

In addition to the ability to use the smartphone on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and Stadia, each platform has its own input methods. On Wii you can use the Wii Remote, on Xbox One you can use controllers and Kinect and on PS4 you can switch to PS Move or controller and PlayStation Camera. If, on the other hand, you’re wondering how to play Just Dance on Nintendo Switch , you should know that Joy-Con can be used .

For more details about the usable input methods, you can refer to the official Ubisoft portal . In any case, following the instructions of the game you should not have particular problems in the configuration.

Game mechanics

Once you’ve set up your input method correctly, it’s time to take action and start playing Just Dance.

As you can well imagine, being a title that also caters to the youngest, the game mechanics are actually very simple. There are generally three main modes available: Kids , Just Dance and Quick Play .

The first is essentially a section dedicated to children , from which it is possible to access simple choreographies that will entertain the little ones. The Just Dance tab, on the other hand, is the one that allows you to access the actual game, since it integrates a sort of newsletter relating to the latest news, the ability to access playlists or individual songs and the player’s profile .

The latter collects personal statistics and allows you to customize the gaming experience a little. There is also the possibility to “train” through daily challenges , as well as to collect stickers . In short, from the Just Dance tab it is essentially possible to access the true potential of the game, starting the ballets. In fact, just select the appropriate song or playlist to start having fun.

If you want to “throw yourself into the fray” and start dancing immediately , the section for you is the one called Quick Play . In fact, the latter starts an endless series of songs : the perfect way to spend a carefree afternoon.

For the rest, once you have started a dance, you can choose your favorite dancer , which is the one you want to be, and the game will begin. Playing Just Dance is very simple: just follow the pictograms at the bottom right, which anticipate the moves to be made, and try to emulate them at the right time.

At the top left, indications will appear that will let you know how you are doing , while at the end of the song you will be assigned a final score . In short, the Ubisoft title is pure fun and, once you get a little familiar with the control system, you will see that you will not have too many problems to achieve excellent results.

You can of course add people to your dance. However, keep in mind that the latter must use the same input method that you are using (for example, your friend must use a smartphone if you are also using a smartphone). There is also a maximum number of people who can connect at the same time, ranging from 4 to 6 depending on the case. For more information, I invite you to consult the official Just Dance guidelines .

In addition to the co-op mode, some editions of Just Dance also implement a “match type” called Sweat . Put simply, it is possible to have a counter of calories burned while dancing. In this way, it is also possible to have an eye on fitness.

Finally, please note that even if you have purchased the game, some items may be paid for . In fact, although the title itself offers many songs to dance to, some of them may only be accessible through micro-transactions.

A prime example of what I mean is the streaming service called Just Dance Unlimited . Put simply, the latter grants the user access to some of the most popular global hits of the moment.

Generally, the purchase of a game from the Just Dance series grants you free access to the songs in the Unlimited catalog for 30 days , but then you must pay to access this service. The cost depends on the platform and the edition of the game, but generally it starts at 2.99 euros for 24-hour access and reaches 24.99 euros for the annual subscription .

For all the details of the case, I recommend that you refer to the official Just Dance website . I also remind you that the editions of the game are constantly updated and therefore some details included in this post may vary.

For example, the annual chapters can also vary widely. To be clear, Just Dance generally does not come out on PC , but in 2016/2017 Ubisoft had made an attempt by releasing a chapter also on that platform, as can be seen on Steam .

How to play Just Dance Now

How do you say? Would you like to play Just Dance Now , a video game from the well-known series released on mobile devices? No problem, I’ll explain immediately what you need to know!

You have probably already noticed that you are required to connect the game to a larger screen, in order to hold your smartphone as a “controller” and simultaneously look at another display connected to the Internet for “instructions”. Here, then, is how to configure the game to play it on TV.

How to play Just Dance Now on TV

To play Just Dance Now on TV you need to download the official application for Android or iOS / iPadOS . It all turns out very simple, since the game works directly through the mobile device and allows you to “simply” dance over 500 songs , including some of the major global hits. There is no shortage of multiplayer features .

For all the details of the case and for the configuration procedure , however, I suggest you consult my tutorial on how to connect Just Dance Now to the TV , in which I have deepened the subject.