Inspired by such hits as Konami's Dance Dance Revolution, Activision's Dancing with the Stars offers 36 licensed songs and optional support for dance mat peripherals. Based on ABC's weekly dance competition, Dancing with the Stars features nine previous celebrity contestants, including Emmitt Smith, Stacy Keibler, Mario Lopez, and Joey Lawrence. The couples must perform the cha-cha, tango, mambo, samba, rumba, foxtrot, waltz, and other dances.
Players will follow each routine by moving their feet (or the controller) in the same directions as the arrows displayed on screen. After the performance, the television show's three judges will offer their critique. Featured songs include "Put Your Records On," "I Like the Way You Move," "She's a Lady," "These Boots Were Made for Walking," and "The Final Countdown." In addition to the single-player game, two-player support is available in both head-to-head and duet modes.