Dance Aerobics NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Music & Rhythm / Sports

Dance Aerobics

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1989
GenreMusic & Rhythm, Sports
DeveloperHuman
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989, Dance Aerobics is a rhythm game developed by Human and published by Nintendo. It blends music & rhythm and sports elements.

It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales.

Human also made Kabuki Quantum Fighter, Michael Andretti's World GP and The Adventures of Gilligan's Island for the NES.

Dance Aerobics is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you play on a TV with noticeable input lag
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Dance Aerobics is like

Music and rhythm games challenge your timing by asking you to hit inputs in sync with the beat.

Tip for newcomers: Modern TVs can add input lag that throws off timing; use your TV's game mode if rhythm feels off.

Dance Aerobics gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Dance Aerobics walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Dance Aerobics FAQ

When did Dance Aerobics come out on the NES?

Dance Aerobics was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.

Who made Dance Aerobics?

It was developed by Human and published by Nintendo.

Is Dance Aerobics multiplayer?

No. Dance Aerobics is a single-player game.

How long does Dance Aerobics take to play?

As a rhythm game, Dance Aerobics typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Dance Aerobics on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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