Dance, Dance Revolution; and really it was, for some. Maybe you’re one of the dance dance geniuses that can that can read the speeding arrows easier than a book, and who has the stamina of a two year old and who isn’t afraid of tackling the fastest song on the hardest level. But for those of us who aren’t, there is a little flash game alternative. You don’t have to actually dance or feel like you’ve run a marathon afterward, and if you trip up, it’s the monkey on the screen who falls over, not you. Enter Dance Monkey Dance! A game involving only your fingers on the arrow keys. You still watch for the precise moment that the arrow on the screen is in the little box before hitting the corresponding arrow button, as you do in DDR. But somehow it’s less humiliating to mess up in this computer game.
After completing a song in Dance Monkey Dance you are graded by a trio of monkeys shamelessly imitating the American Idol judges. It’s really actually a pointless feature. Their comments and grades seem to be random, your performance having no effect on it. Plus, your real score is based on how many arrows you correctly get in the game. I wish I could skip past the judges, as I see it as a waste of time. (As if playing the game weren’t already!)
Anyway, what do you think? Is the game worth a play?
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Not bad, but I’ll take the regular DDR anyday!
love the dance game!!! lol…thanks for sharing!
Yup, the monkey dance sounds very awesome but seems to be funny. But the dance lovers will surely like this game. Thanks for sharing with the viewers.
Cool game. I like the exercise the ddr provides though.
I’ll use anything with a monkey!! Sign me up. I actually am probably the last person on Earth that HAS NOT played Dance Dance Revolution. I prefer to get my exercise the old fashioned way like jogging, walking, cycling. Call me crazy, but ain’t nothing wrong with the great out doors, nor getting out and dancing for reals in a public place
But more power to you if you do get into it. Got to move somehow, some way.
I hate sport but I play DDR anytime, I can feel my body exercising through this fun activity.
My daughter says her father looks like a monkey when he plays DDR with him, and that is part of the fun (for us that is).
Well that was good for about 30 minutes of wasted work time — and I didn’t have to throw out my back.
Pretty fun game, I’ve added it to my favorites along with desktop tower defense and crayon physics.
Now I look like a monkey trying to operate a keyboard.
Funny, I was just playing with the old DDR with my nephew yesterday.
that was kewl!!!!
I love Dance Monkey Dance! Are those the super monkey ball guys?
These kind of Rhythm Games have made a major impact in gaming in the last few years.. I guess their originality really struck a chord.
What a great game. So addicting. I am so going to get in trouble at work.
What a great game. So addicting. The monkeys are so funny. I am so going to get in trouble at work. lol
This is definitely more my speed!
Thanks!
wooooh!!! dat was good exercise for my fingers. how can i download it?
a very light-hearted game. good for fingers.
Nice lil game. And I like the commentary at the end.
Cool stuff, I don’t like it I LOVE it.
Aweome game, very addicting
mma clothing
Cool game thanks!
The monkey dance is abit difficult I believe. It also is very terrible and unpleasent. But the dance lovers will definetly try this out and also succeed. The post is to some extent good.
I love this game! Thanks so much for the post!
I think I would definitely still look like a monkey!
Ok, that’s a pretty nifty game, but hitting buttons to play DDR is sort of like watching Tae Bo on the couch. Does anyone remember Tae Bo? It was like the Crystal Pepsi of workout fads. Wait, why am I talking about it?
Amazing what they can do now in online games. This one is pretty primitive but basically all of the original games we played as kids can now be played online.
they teach ddr at my kids school for gym class.
I know people who lost a lot of weight as a result of playing DDR.
Cool game. Thanks for providing me with a laugh for the day
There goes my workday! Thanks, I guess. I bet my boss wouldn’t thank you though
Unless he is playing this too! 
I’m just here to check your “do follow” status for my list. Thanks.
RT Cunningham
Untwisted Vortex
Every time I run into one of these games(and “waste” time due to it’s catchiness) it takes me back to good old arcade days of my childhood at least for a while.
a very nice game for my finger tips.
sorry to come back again but i really loved the game. now i have bookmarked it.
cool
I love this game and can go on for hours.
I suck so bad at this game. And since I fell on it, I date not to try again. Can’t figure out how people are doing it
Haha…thanks for the game! My boss will probably get pissed if he found out how much I played this.
Pretty good article. I like it, keep it up.
Without looking like a monkey? Isn’t half the fun flailing around like a fool!
Just kidding.
LOL. I was never good at DDR. However, Guitar Hero was a lot easier for me to conquer. Maybe I’m more skilled with my fingers as opposed to my feet.
Good! I like to game, but I love DDR too:)
That’s really cool. I haven’t played DDR in a couple years because I was so bad I just got aggravated and quit. I can easily see myself adding this to the list of games I’m addicted to.
I watched a kid at the mall who acted like ddr was his job, it was not fun for him. He was acting like he was forced to be there. The kid was good. But Dance Monkey Dance is what he should be doing.
I think that was a pretty good post. I couldn’t do it
. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for this ddr monkey post!
hmmm… I like a blog post that makes me think.
Thats pretty neat. I like regular DDR better though. Its the only exercise I’m able to get right now. I swear that game was made for Tech Geeks. lol
I never did understand what was so great about the dance dance revolution
Ha Ha, great post!
thanks
DDR is a great thing, so don’t knock it…
The key to DDR is keeping your feet on the last arrow you stepped on and NOT move to the center. Once you get that, it becomes much easier and funner. Great alternative if you don’t feel like heading to a local arcade.
Cool game, but I think that looking like a monkey while playing DDR is half of the fun….it’s always fun to invite that guy from the office with no motor skills over to your BBQ and play DDR…makes for some good laughs.
I can’t play it, I’ve tried, just not coordinated enough. But at least we have a game now that my little ones can actually beat me at on the legit. I just can’t do it.
I concentrate so hard on the arrows that I can’t really what the monkey was doing.. Maybe I should be able to ‘replay’ the moves.. btw. you have ‘that can’ twice in your first sentence.
I played DDR before but made a total mockery of myself. Thanks for the video link!
I STRUGGLE with that game.. its embarrassing. Thanks for the video!!!!
Nice game dear, thanks for information
i definitely agreed hi everyone! Btw, I agree completely (:
nice game, left me entertained for a good time. but its to hard to me. I like DDR and i heve it for Wii, it so cool. nice tip.
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hey, part of the fun is watching people look like monkeys playing the game
haha
Cool little game! As for the workout gained from DDR, I broke out the Nintendo Powerpad for a trip down memory lane this past weekend…. I still haven’t caught my breath! Those hurdles always got me
Great workout for the fingers…thanks for sharing this one lol
Funny little game for my funny little fingers. I still look like a monkey doing this game… Oh well. Life’s all about having fun, right?
Just as in DDR… my monkey spent most of his time on his bum! Neat little game… Thanks!!
You can also play Flash Flash revolution - a game that is played with your fingers but it based a lot more around DDR…
You always look like a monkey when playing DDR.
This reminds me of FFR. But DDR makes you less fat. You don’t really burn any calories playing Fat Flash Revolution.
cool game and funny, too! i wasted my day playing DDR!
funny monkeys:) DDR is great and everybody loves it.
I couldn’t take the embarrasment anymore of DDR and moved over to Guitar Hero.
There’s something wrong with this game. I have a 100% hit, and the judges and the end give me marks 5,5 and 6. That’s just not right.
DDR has been good for a pianist like me as it maintains the quickness of my fingers even I’m rusty on playing piano nowadays! hahaha..DDR foreva!!
Its a good game, but my fingers are too fast for it. Guitar Hero really made me a freak of nature
I’ll stick with the real DDR. I consider my humiliation playing it as my gift to my children. It allows them to feel genuinely superior when they crush me with their skill.
Awesome, great, addicted, and never ending game. I really love to play all the time.
I am absolutely horrible at this. But is it really fun!
honestly liked finding this post - I totally can’t wait to read the next story.
I like the Monkey…
I’m not sure you can play dance, dance without looking like a monkey. That is why whenever my wife and I have company, we have to bust it out. Everyone looks dumb while playing this.
Haha that’s great! But dangerous, too adictive, that’s a productivity killer
weeee what a great game. very addicting and great to play in work…sorry boss =P
Playing DDR is really exciting. Most of the player can feel the thrill of it while playing.
I really Love the dance game. Thank you for sharing.
This is certainly a very intriguing post.
Mikael
http://shatteredparadigm.blogspot.com/
We just bought Guitar Hero, and it was pretty hard for me to learn but way fun to play! I love the dancing monkey game you put on here, that’ll keep me entertained for a while.
Wow indeed a funny game. Those who don’t know dancing here is the opportunity to show your talent with trio of monkeys. Your blog is fantastic and here it is I am bookmarking it.
Nice Post
Thanx for sharing
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nice post
nice post. i really like your blog.so maney informations about gadgets
I love DDR! I’m afraid your post is going to make we want to start playing again. then i’ll get addicted again….
Nah didn’t care for Dance Monkey myself.
haha the title of this post made me LOL
I still have my old Stereo and no plan to change yet. But DDR really interesting.
This game keep me busy for almost 30 minutes and it is a good way to keep users on the sites. Cam I get embed code for this game to put it on my own blog?
I can´t work anymoreeee! lolololol!! i loved that!!!! Thank you!
DDR and I have never got along. This version though it involves less exercise seems to be a good middle ground for me.
DDR, Guitar Hero… I wonder what other kinds of interactive games they will come out with in the future.
Oh yeah… Just what I needed for the day. Haha. Cool.
nice game from where you find that
That’s a really easy & funny game. Any one can learn it. I will enjoy this game a lot. My friends will also enjoy it a lot.
Easy and nice game .. thanks for it !!
What a nice game! Thank’s a lot .
I’ve never played DDR — but it seems fun! I’m definitely not a dance pro though! LoL — Anywho — Thanks for the link!
I actually am probably the last person on Earth that has not played Dance Dance Revolution. I prefer to get my exercise the old fashioned way like jogging, walking, cycling. Call me crazy, but ain’t nothing wrong with the great out doors, nor getting out and dancing for reals in a public place But more power to you if you do get into it. Got to move somehow.
There is no way to play DDR without looking like a monkey, unless of course you happen to be asian. All the same, awesome link, video, and post. Keep it coming.
I actually am probably the last person on Earth that has not played Dance Dance Revolution. I prefer to get my exercise the old fashioned way like jogging, walking, cycling. Call me crazy, but its nothing wrong with the great out doors, nor getting out and dancing for reals in a public place.
I’ve really enjoyed this game. I will add it to my Arcade Website.
Hi,
I like dance very much. very good blog.
thanks for sharing this.
Sai
Great game! I love it
I love dance!
really enjoyed this game
haha, i like this game, thanks.
My husband and I really love this game. Thank’s a lot.
I think this game appeals to many different age groups, is very fun, gives the exercise, is a lot cheaper than buying a Playstation.
aah, i was wanting this for a long time.. nice game..
thanks buddy
Nice flash game
…… It was actually quite amusing. I truelly enjoyed i & am now thinking about hiring a As3 coder to work with me in developing my own short game.
Thanks for the game
Kudos.
Hey very funny dance. its nice.Thanks for sharing with us…
I love this game, keeps me fit too!!
Great game, thanks for the share. Who has the high score?
HA! It’s impossible to play DDR without looking like a monkey!
good article, congrats
Hello, Thanks for this game. I really like it! Great article!
I love the article. Keep it up.
Cool game! I like the exercise the ddr provides though. Regards!
You header rocks - looks like you spent a pretty penny on it…
So it is just like american idol then! :p
Very good article! Thanks a lot!
yep thanks for that article… keep em coming.
This game rocks! I’m really enjoying it. This will take a couple of my time that’s for sure.
Very cool and exciting game! Thanks mel!
nice game!!!
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I love this game!!thanks a lot!it worth to play definitely!
Probably I am the only one who haven’t played DDR yet. Going to check this out.
I absolutely like looking like monkey
lol , i’m look like a monkey usally =]
I´m definetely checking this game out!! You´re right, people do look like monkeys playing that!! LOL This is more my style!! Thanks!!
Awesome game dude! I liked it a lot
Thanks.
This game is seriously awesome. I am a DDR fan, but not a junky. I could become a junky of this game though.
Far out man, Thanks.
Pretty cool!
Hi the game looks great but just didn’t get how to play it? Where are the instructions. Please can you post.
haha wicked game pretty nice to play when your at work! thank for the game!
it’s too bad ddr is being overtaken by guitar hero and rock band
I’ll original DDR for my exercise..
it’s fun..
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Yay! this will good for my son as he love playing online..Thank you for sharing
Hi Melanie,
Thanks for posting this, I thought it was really fun!
I really like this game, my childern really enjoy this game for some months.
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