Just Dance: Decades of Hits 80s Songs: Complete Guide

What Are the Just Dance: Decades of Hits 80s Songs?

Bring the 1980s to your living room with five tracks that move between hip-hop, pop, rock, and party classics. The Just Dance: Decades of Hits 80s songs include “It’s Tricky,” “Uptown Girl,” “Into the Groove,” “Jump,” and “Celebration,” giving your throwback session plenty of variety. Knowing the Just Dance: Decades of Hits 80s songs and their in-game artist credits helps you find the routines you want and recognize which recordings are covers.

Each song has its own standalone dance map. You can follow an individual routine rather than dance only to a short sequence of highlights, and all five songs also appear in Adventure Mode.

Song	In-game artist credit
“It’s Tricky”	Run DMC
“Uptown Girl”	Billy Joel
“Into the Groove”	Madonna
“Jump”	Metal Russell
“Celebration”	Equinox Stars

The distinction in those last two rows matters: “Jump” is the Van Halen song performed in-game by Metal Russell, while “Celebration” is the Kool & the Gang song performed by Equinox Stars.

These five tracks sit within a game featuring 35 songs across six decades, from the 1970s through the 2020s. Keep your session focused on the ’80s, or mix these routines with songs from the other eras when your group wants a broader playlist.

Get to Know the Five ’80s Tracks

The Just Dance: Decades of Hits 80s songs cover several sides of the decade. That variety gives you different musical rhythms to follow, even when you keep the entire session within one era.

“It’s Tricky” — Run DMC

“It’s Tricky” brings hip-hop into the ’80s lineup. Its recurring hook gives the song a recognizable rhythmic anchor, while the verses keep the vocal delivery moving.

Follow the on-screen coach through the verses instead of letting the rapid lyrics pull your attention away from the choreography. Use the repeated chorus to reconnect with the music if you lose your place. Knowing the words can make the routine more entertaining, but your score comes from following the dance.

This song also receives a new routine in Decades of Hits. Players who recognize it from The Hip Hop Dance Experience have a different dance to learn here. Approach the choreography on its own terms rather than relying on your memory of an earlier appearance.

“Uptown Girl” — Billy Joel

“Uptown Girl” supplies the Billy Joel entry in this decade’s selection. Its recurring title phrase makes it easy to recognize, and its musical character adds another flavor alongside the hip-hop and rock tracks.

Pick your on-screen coach carefully before starting a routine, then keep following that character as the dancers move. Singing along is part of the fun, but keep enough attention on the screen to catch the next movement.

Add “Uptown Girl” to your playlist when you want Billy Joel represented in the evening’s music. It also gives you a direct song-title search to use when browsing a larger library that contains music from several Just Dance editions.

“Into the Groove” — Madonna

Madonna’s “Into the Groove” is the ’80s selection centered explicitly on dancing. Its recurring chorus keeps returning to movement and music, fitting naturally into the game’s retro theme.

Follow the choreography displayed for this song rather than substituting movements you remember from another Madonna routine. Familiarity with an artist’s music helps you recognize the track, but each map has its own dance to follow.

“Into the Groove” also belongs in the Adventure Mode lineup. You can encounter it during the journey through the decade-themed worlds or choose its standalone map for a session focused entirely on songs. Use whichever format matches what you want to play that evening.

“Jump” — Metal Russell

“Jump” brings the Van Halen composition into the game through a cover credited to Metal Russell. Search for the title when finding the routine, especially if you instinctively associate the song with its original band.

Keep your eyes on the coach and upcoming movement indicators. Follow the actual routine rather than treating the song title as an instruction to improvise jumps throughout the track.

The familiar refrain gives “Jump” a clear musical identity within the selection. Place it alongside “It’s Tricky” and “Into the Groove” when arranging a playlist that moves between different musical styles. The change in songs is part of the appeal of keeping several ’80s routines together.

“Celebration” — Equinox Stars

“Celebration” rounds out the lineup with the Kool & the Gang song, performed here by Equinox Stars. Its party theme fits birthdays, family gatherings, and an evening built around recognizable music.

This entry has a new routine, following the song’s earlier appearance in Just Dance Kids. Learn the movements shown in Decades of Hits rather than expecting the older choreography.

Put “Celebration” at the end of your own playlist if you want the final song’s theme to match the occasion. That is a playlist choice you can make yourself; the song remains available as its own map, so you can also select it without playing the other ’80s tracks first.

Play the ’80s Songs Across Different Modes

The Just Dance: Decades of Hits 80s songs are part of a broader experience that includes individual routines, Adventure Mode, Party Mode, and Workout Mode. Choose your format around the activity you want: learning a song, following the story, sharing changing rules, or tracking an exercise session.

Mode or format	What it offers
Standalone song maps	Individual routines for the five featured ’80s songs
Adventure Mode	Six decade-inspired worlds, songs, activities, and exclusive rewards
Party Mode	Rules that change between rounds
Workout Mode	Calorie tracking while dancing

Adventure Mode follows Lyra on a journey to rescue Dr. Gigavolt. The six themed worlds connect the music to the game’s time-travel premise, with activities breaking up the dancing. The ’80s songs belong to that adventure alongside music from the other decades.

Choose Adventure Mode when you want to move between songs and activities. Select individual maps when your immediate goal is to learn a particular routine or replay a favorite track. Both formats let the decade’s music do more than serve as background decoration.

Party Mode introduces changing rules between rounds. Read the current instructions before focusing on the song, especially when several people are sharing the session. Familiar music does not replace knowing what the round asks you to do.

For Workout Mode, use the calorie tracking to follow your activity while dancing. Choose the songs you want to perform rather than assuming a familiar chorus tells you how demanding its choreography will be. Song recognition and learning the full routine are separate parts of playing.

Build Your Own ’80s Dance Session

Start your Just Dance: Decades of Hits 80s songs session by choosing the tracks your group wants to hear. The game supports up to six local players, so you can share the dance floor with friends or family instead of taking every song alone.

Create a playlist to keep your chosen routines together. Arrange the five songs around your musical preferences: begin with Run DMC, move to Billy Joel and Madonna, bring in “Jump,” and finish with “Celebration” if you want a party-themed ending.

Before starting, run through a short checklist:

• Choose the song or playlist you want to play.
• Check which on-screen coach you will follow.
• Prepare your controller setup for your platform.
• Adjust gameplay music volume if needed.
• Read any Party Mode instructions before the round begins.

On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, a smartphone with the free Just Dance Controller app is required to track your movements. Prepare that setup before gathering everyone for the first song.

During a routine, watch both your coach and the scrolling movement indicators. The coach demonstrates the dance, while the indicators give you a heads-up about upcoming moves. Keep following your selected character when several dancers appear together.

If you miss a movement, continue with the next one. A poor performance does not end the song, so you still have time to reconnect with the choreography. Replay a routine to practice the transitions that caught you out, and focus on those movements instead of trying to remember everything at once.

Find Your Songs and Adjust the Music

Your song library can bring together Decades of Hits, owned songs from Just Dance 2023–2026 editions, purchased Music Packs, and music accessible through an active Just Dance+ subscription on the same console.

That combined library is convenient, but it also means every visible song does not necessarily belong to the same purchase.

Library content	How access is provided
Decades of Hits songs	Through ownership of Decades of Hits
Just Dance 2023–2026 songs	Through ownership of the corresponding editions
Purchased Music Pack songs	Through the purchased pack
Just Dance+ songs	Through an active subscription

Search by song title or artist to find your Just Dance: Decades of Hits 80s songs. Use “Jump” and “Celebration” as title searches if you remember their original performers rather than the cover artists credited in-game.

The library also provides sorting and filtering. Use those tools when moving between the ’80s selection and your other owned music, then create a playlist to bring your chosen tracks together for the next session.

For sound adjustments, open Settings from the main menu and choose Audio & Language.

Step	Action
Open settings	Select Settings from the main menu
Find audio controls	Choose Audio & Language
Adjust the music	Change the Gameplay music volume percentage
Restore the original settings	Select Reset all to default

Set the music to a comfortable level before starting your playlist. Keep the beat audible enough to follow while leaving room for everyone to hear each other during a group session.

For purchasing options, visit the Just Dance: Decades of Hits official website.

FAQ

What are the Just Dance: Decades of Hits 80s songs?

The five songs are “It’s Tricky,” “Uptown Girl,” “Into the Groove,” “Jump,” and “Celebration.” Their in-game artist credits are Run DMC, Billy Joel, Madonna, Metal Russell, and Equinox Stars, respectively. Each song has its own standalone dance map.

Are “Jump” and “Celebration” cover recordings?

Yes. “Jump,” originally associated with Van Halen, is performed in-game by Metal Russell. “Celebration,” originally associated with Kool & the Gang, is performed by Equinox Stars. Search by song title if you remember the original artist names.

Can you play the ’80s tracks in Adventure Mode?

Yes. All five ’80s songs are included in Adventure Mode. The adventure follows Lyra through six decade-inspired worlds as she works to rescue Dr. Gigavolt, with songs, activities, and exclusive rewards along the way.

How many people can dance together?

Up to six players can dance locally in Just Dance: Decades of Hits. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players need a smartphone with the free Just Dance Controller app to track their movements.