User:Mannykay/sandbox

Dancing with the Stars: Keep Dancing is a free-to-play online game built in Unity 3D, where fans of the show and casual gamers can experience what it takes to be a glitter ball champion. It is based on the popular television series Dancing with the Stars.

Gameplay
The Players start by creating an avatar – select facial features, skin tone, hair and more. They can then choose a partner based on professional dancers from the show, starting with a few favorites from the US and UK series. They will train the dancers by practicing moves and routines based on popular dance genres then enter competitions for in-game rewards like coins and experience. When players level up, they unlock more costume selections, dance moves, and music to use in their performances. They will also get to choreograph their own routines. Beyond performances, players will gain experience by completing missions and managing their off-the-dance-floor responsibilities, including exercise, nutrition, PR, and social life. Scores appear after the performance for immediate feedback, and can be improved through practicing and obtaining a gold level mastery in all moves. Players can also improve their score by clicking within the circles while each dance move is being performed. Three dance styles are featured: the Tango, Samba, and Jive. Players will have access to additional content by leveling up, and can progress through the game more quickly by purchasing energy via micro-transactions. The game is accessible from the DWTSKeepDancing.com website.

Development
Dancing with the Stars is among the first games to be developed by BBC Worldwide Digital Entertainment and Games and offers fans an extension of the Dancing with the Stars franchise that allows them to experience the excitement, glamour, style and competition of the show. The newly established Digital Entertainment and Games division aims to create immersive, social, and highly engaging video games that offer expanded engagement of BBCW’s massively popular brands and IP. BBCW developed this game to ensure the experience in the game models the glamour, style, and excitement present in the show. The choreography, costumes & customization options, competitions & activities in the game are all inspired by the television show. From the U.S show, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Derek Hough, Mark Ballas, and Kym Johnson, and from the U.K. gameshow, Artem Chigvintsev, Pasha Kovalev, and Natalie Lowe are the featured professional partner selections available to players in the game. Kym Johnson and Tristan MacManus provided motion capture to ensure their movements were as authentic as possible. Further professional dancers will be added to the game over time. == External Links == Official game link – www.dwtskeepdancing.com