After selecting a song, players are presented with an on-screen dancer, as well as an occasional display of scrolling pictograms representing specific poses.[1] While holding a Wii Remote in their right hand, players follow the motions of the on-screen dancer and their choreographed routine. Players are judged on a ranking scale for the accuracy of each of their moves in comparison to that of the on-screen dancer, and receive points. Just Dance can be played by up to six players at once on 8th generation consoles. Seventh generation consoles are limited to four players. [1][2][3]
Along with standard play, three other modes are included; the "Warm Up" mode serves as a practice mode.[1] In "Strike a Pose" mode, players are instructed at random to freeze (similarly to Red light green light). In "Last One Standing" mode, players are given seven lives; players lose lives on mistakes, and gain them back after hitting five correct moves in a row.