Danceverses are the different worlds that most Just Dance routines take place in. Locations of each individual Danceverse serves as the main setting of the aforementioned routines, and they play a major role in the lore of the games, including the "Enter the Danceverses" and "Dance with the Swan" storylines.
Development[]
The concept of the Danceverses was initially explored in All Stars Mode on Just Dance 2020, although it had less emphasis on their details and are placed as locations that Panda has to travel. Eventually, the concept was re-visited within the series development, either around or during Just Dance 2022 and Just Dance 2023 Edition. The name "Danceverse" was eventually revealed in promotional materials for Just Dance 2023 Edition, although information regarding each Danceverse are scarce and vague. Certain background elements and metaphysical elements, most prominently The Flow, are added into the canon.
Due to the concept of Danceverses not being fully explored until Just Dance 2023 Edition, confirmation as to what takes place where is not typically found within the routines themselves. Rather, proof usually comes from the following sources:
- In-game background descriptions (excluding unreleased content, as that may be subject to change prior to release)
- Official social media posts
- Official promotional content
- Lore videos made by Ubisoft Star players with official information
Maps from other licenses, such as We Don’t Talk About Bruno and More, were initially confirmed to be on Earth as well.[1][2] However, the song names were cut out of the video[3] and it is explicitly revealed by Aurore Bury, the series' Loremaster at the time, that the collaborative routines, along with regional exclusives and VIP routines (e.g., Million Dollar Baby), are not part of the Just Dance canon.
Description[]
Danceverses are celestial bodies that exist within the Just Dance universe, physically described as planets that have unique and varied characteristics in size, climates, environments, settlements and people. All of the Danceverses feature a metaphysical element known as The Flow, a yet-to-be understood energy that everyone within the Danceverses can feel but only some can master, akin to the Force from the Star Wars franchise.
There are ten different Danceverses, all of which are located within a region of space. Traveling between these Danceverses are possible through the use of methods such as a starship or a portal, with the latter being performed by individuals who can use The Flow to their will.
Locations[]
Danceverses[]
There are ten Danceverses in the Just Dance universe. Each Danceverse is a planet with a specific theme, such as big cities, the carnival, and others.
Carnivallium[]
- Main article: Carnivallium
Carnivallium is a Danceverse themed after carnivals, circuses, and amusement parks. The routines in this Danceverse typically include items such as rollercoasters, circus tents, and other rides. Notable routines in this Danceverse include Abc (Nicer), Dance Monkey, Circus, A Queda, and others.
Cyberfunk[]
- Main article: Cyberfunk
Cyberfunk is a Danceverse themed after cyberpunk, retrowave, neon, and future aesthetics. A large amount of the routines confirmed to take place in this Danceverse take place in the Virtualscape, the home of several virtual reality-like simulations. Other routines that take place in Cyberfunk take place in a large futuristic city. Notable routines in this Danceverse include Can’t Tame Her, Blinding Lights, New World, Side to Side, and others.
Dancity[]
- Main article: Dancity
Dancity is a Danceverse themed after a large metropolis. The city is extremely developed and urbanized, and is home to several notable sub-locations such as Scarlet’s Palace, Just Dance High School, and others. Dancity is also home to all On-Stage routines and is one of the most populous Danceverses. Notable routines in this Danceverse include Physical, Beauty And A Beat, Good 4 U, Thank U, Next, You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real), and several others.
Eternyx[]
- Main article: Eternyx
Eternyx is a Danceverse characterized by darkness and evil, having risen out of the Dark Flow. Nighttime is eternal on Eternyx and the Danceverse is home to several of the series’ villains, the most notable being Night Swan. Notable routines that take place here include Witch, Locked Out of Heaven, Darkest Hour, In Your Eyes (Remix), Boss Witch, Good Ones, and others.
Floworld[]
- Main article: Floworld
Floworld is a Danceverse characterized by magic and the Flow. Characters in this Danceverse have a stronger connection to the Flow than most and the Danceverse is home to several of the series’ heroes and deities. Notable routines in this Danceverse include Rather Be, Ma Itù, High Hopes, and others.
Melosia Realms[]
- Main article: Melosia Realms
Melosia Realms is a Danceverse characterized by magic, culture, and biodiversity. Routines in this Danceverse often feature magical scenes in nature, either in the forest or in the ocean. Notable routines in this Danceverse include Adeyyo, Sail, Hot N Cold, Sucker, Rare, and others.
Sun Horizon[]
- Main article: Sun Horizon
Sun Horizon is a Danceverse characterized by sunlight and beaches. The Danceverse features several resorts, beaches, and coastal towns, as well as tropical jungles. Notable routines in this Danceverse include Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You), My Heart Will Go On, Baianá, Flowers, and others.
WackyGroove[]
- Main article: WackyGroove
WackyGroove is a Danceverse characterized by bright colors, cheerfulness, and fun. The Danceverse is conceptualized as the embodiment of fun, where one’s inner child is allowed to run free. This Danceverse is home to several silly routines, such as Oishii Oishii, Starships, Birthday, and others.
Wasterra[]
- Main article: Wasterra
Wasterra is a Danceverse inspired by Western and post-apocalyptic themes. These routines typically take place in the desert, either in Western-style towns or in post-apocalyptic factories or junkyards. Notable routines in this Danceverse include Boombayah, Old Town Road (Remix), Woman Like Me, and others.
Winterhaven[]
- Main article: Winterhaven
Winterhaven is a Danceverse characterized by glaciers, snowy environments, and cold temperatures. It is also the place for holiday festivities. Notable routines in this Danceverse include Rasputin, Temperature, Make It Jingle, Last Christmas, and others.
Others[]
The following locations are not part of the core Danceverses, but are related to them, directly or indirectly.
Earth[]
- Main article: Earth
Earth is a planet that exists within the Just Dance universe but is separate from the Danceverses. Within the lore, it functions as the "real world" and is the home of human characters such as Sara. Outside of the lore, it functions as the home of routines featuring real people and characters from other franchises.
Space[]
- Main article: Space
Space is the area between the Danceverses, functioning as the Danceverse equivalent of Outer Space. Some routines, such as Lights, take place in Space itself. Other routines take place on various moons and asteroids, and some venues are present on these objects, such as the Spacetime Hotel.
The Glade of Dreams[]
The Glade of Dreams, the setting of fellow Ubisoft franchise Rayman, has appeared in Just Dance. However, it is considered to be a separate planet from both Earth and the rest of the Danceverses. Only one map is confirmed to take place there (though it does make a brief reappearance in another map):
| Name | Description | Songs |
|---|---|---|
| Enchanted Garden[4] | The Glade of Dreams, where people gather to enjoy the serenity. |
Trivia[]
- A similar concept using the planets was planned to be featured on Just Dance 2018 as an Adventure Mode, but was ultimately scrapped from the game.
- Maps from other licenses such as Disney were initially confirmed to exist outside of the Danceverses. However, this portion of the lore Q&A video was edited out, leaving their locations unknown.[3]
- According to former lore master Aurore Bury, all the stories in the Just Dance lore (with the exception of Night Swan’s story arc) were conceived after the creation of the related maps.[6]
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Videos[]
References[]
- ↑ https://youtu.be/y00uO62b0YQ?t=356
- ↑ https://youtu.be/gpdjjh0pgPI?t=828
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://youtu.be/hiCeVtG0PZc?t=453
- ↑ Backgrounds
- ↑ File:Eric Jaque's Danceverses Lore 7.jpg
- ↑ https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/994515432415432805/1213453543785103360/Screenshot_20240302-020912_X.png?ex=65f587ad&is=65e312ad&hm=6d542eb4ee4021a5bbbb3bf88a7ffa9c4ba7ed2193ac671b195ad5813cf7a4c0&
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