A dancing game

The only real downside to the game is how hard using a gamepad with it can be. Still, very few games can match Step Mania when it comes to variety and it doesn't take all that long to familiarize oneself with the game's gamepad control scheme.

It would crime to not mention the Just Dance series here. Every game in the series has been fairly well-received but Just Dance received the most praise from critics. The game simply tracks movement so well and has an even more killer soundtrack than some of the older titles in the long-running series.

There can be no denying the Just Dance series currently defines the genre and is the most recognizable dancing game out there. What's more, with Just Dance Unlimited adding additional tracks to the game post-release, Just Dance is only going to get better. It's too hard to separate these two games — both are equally fantastic Dance Dance Revolution titles.

These games rocked the PlayStation 2 as well as arcades and back in were the pinnacle of what dancing games had to offer. Newer dance games just can't bring on the beats like these old DDR classics, nor are they in the same league when it comes to soundtracks.

Some of the turn-of-the-century tunes found in the titles are just dripping with nostalgia and will likely appeal to those who grew up around that time.

This dance game not only brings on the gameplay dancing gamers are used to but also adds story and strategy. Slay The Dance Floor adds even more content to the original release while keeping the whimsy and RPG elements the original was known for. With new characters, passive abilities, and cooperative options for all modes of the game, this dance game has so much to offer those who play it.

It's also an incredibly beautiful-looking game, with the 2D sprite work and creative enemy design up there with some of the very best. The original Dance Dance Revolution for the PlayStation 1 is undeniably one of the best games on the console. The game was originally known as Dancing Stage in Europe and absolutely pioneered the dancing game genre in numerous territories across the globe. Every game that came after takes inspiration from the original as even to this day it still holds up as an entertaining title.

Any dancing game fans that can still pop in the disk or try this one out in the arcade should be sure to do so, because they really don't come much better than this. Share Share Tweet Email. All Y8 Games 4. Sort by: Popularity Rating Date. DanceBOX Flash. Floss Floss Dance and Toss Flash. Show Dance 3D Flash. Dancing Queen Flash. Shifty Funky Walls Unity 3D. Dancing Queen 2 Flash. Totally Spies Dance Flash. Disco Jumper WebGL.

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Tango Manos Unity 3D. Combine them, and you have a dance activity that is fun and interesting. You need some kid-friendly paints, a few bowls to make the colors, and a non-skid, washable plain mat for the floor. This activity requires the kids to dance while twirling ribbons tied to a stick. The activity develops their creativity, imagination, flexibility, and eye-hand coordination. You can prepare the ribbon-sticks beforehand to save time for the activity.

The curiousity in kids lets them take their creativity to the next level. This activity is all about making creative formations with a parachute. You will need a rainbow parachute and some space to dance. The kids have to observe and learn the movements of different animals and convert them into dance steps.

The activity improves their observation skills as well as creativity. For this activity, you need some animal masks and a phone or a TV. Just play hip hop music and let the kids groove to it. Freestyle hip hop dancing is an excellent physical activity if you have some peppy numbers to play. Kids are always high on energy and eager to try new things. Dancing is a fun way to spend that energy, get a little creative, and improve the gross motor skills. Try these dance games and activities at a birthday party, a class party or a picnic.

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