The Wii version of the game features gameplay similar to the Just Dance series. There are three modes of gameplay in this version. The first mode of gameplay is "Classic" where all players follow Michael Jackson's choreographed routine on-screen. The second mode of gameplay is "Duo" which is used for duets (such as "The Girl Is Mine") or videos with two main characters (such as "The Way You Make Me Feel" and "In the Closet"). Two players take the role of Jackson, while the other two play as the other character. The third mode of gameplay is "Crew", which features Jackson and two or more backup dancers. One player dances as Jackson, while the other three are the backup dancers, or if optional, all players play as the backup dancers. All pictograms in this game move from bottom to top. After performing songs, players are able to unlock training videos in the "Dance School" where they are taught some of the more difficult moves from several of Jackson's music videos and stage performances. Optional on-screen lyrics feature singing.