Editing Kirby Dance

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[[File:KSS Kirby Dance.oga|right|thumb|This jingle usually plays when Kirby does his dance. (''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' version.)]]
[[File:KSSU Kirby Dance.gif|thumb|200px|[[Kirby]] performs the Kirby Dance in ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''.]]
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The '''Kirby Dance''' is a dance [[Kirby]] does in most of his games. Kirby's "dance moves" (sprites used in the dance) within the dance may vary between games and scenarios. Mostly in older games where game memory was limited, it is a common tradition to reuse sprites that already have a use elsewhere during the Kirby Dance. Usually, the dance starts whenever Kirby completes a level, but in some games, like ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', Kirby will only dance under specific circumstances, usually when he defeats a [[boss]]. In the games where he does dance regularly, he may create two copies of himself and dance for a longer period of time upon obtaining a [[Star Rod]] piece or when he gets the best possible score in the [[Goal Game]], for example.

==Game appearances==
===''Kirby's Dream Land''===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', Kirby will dance whenever he obtains a [[Sparkling Star]]. However, upon obtaining the final Sparkling Star, Kirby will do a different and much shorter dance, and the normal Kirby Dance jingle will not play.

===''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
[[File:KA Kirby Dance screenshot.png|thumb|[[Kirby]] and two copies pose triumphantly after completing the Kirby Dance in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''.|150px]]
In ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', Kirby will dance when he completes the [[Goal Game]] or when he obtains a [[Star Rod]] piece. Getting to the top platform of the Goal Game or obtaining a Star Rod piece will make Kirby create two copies of himself and dance for a longer period of time, as mentioned earlier.

===''Kirby's Pinball Land''===
Kirby dances for a long amount of time and with two copies after obtaining a Star Rod piece by defeating any of ''[[Kirby's Pinball Land]]''{{'}}s bosses, except for [[King Dedede]]. In addition, every 500000 points that are scored, three Kirbys will perform a dance, but many of the dances are different than a normal Kirby Dance, for example, a dance which includes the three Kirbys jumping over each-other repeatedly, or a dance including the three Kirbys balancing on top of each-other while walking to the left of the screen.

===''Kirby's Dream Course''===
[[File:KDC Kirby Dance.png|thumb|right|150px|Kirby concluding a dance in ''Kirby's Dream Course'']]
Kirby will dance upon completing every course except [[Robo Dedede|Course Dedede]] in ''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]''. Kirby will always do the long version and create copies no matter what his score is. In 2-player mode, only the winner will dance, although both Kirby and [[Keeby]] will dance if they tie.

Notably, ''Kirby's Dream Course'' features an unlockable bonus feature called the "Dance Select", which allows the player to view all of the possible dances in the game from the main menu. This is unlocked by earning Silver or Gold [[Medal]]s on all Main Game and [[Extra Game]] courses. There are eight distinct dances for the 1P Game and five for 2P Game. Of the 2P Game dances, two each depict Kirby or Keeby winning, while the fifth is for draws.

===''Kirby's Dream Land 2''===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', Kirby will dance after the Goal Game or whenever he defeats a boss, with the exceptions of King Dedede and [[Dark Matter]]. Kirby will not create copies of himself in the Goal Game no matter how high he gets, but when he defeats a boss, (besides the bosses listed above), he will create copies of himself. If Kirby is currently with an Animal Friend, they will not be copied, but will participate in the dance as well.

Notably, ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' features more variations of the Kirby Dance jingle than any other title in the series, having six in total. Five of them play after the Goal Game, with longer ones playing depending on how high up the player gets in it, while the sixth and longest variation plays after boss fights. Additionally, while it is not generally considered the same type of dance, Kirby can be seen in the pause menu dancing around and generally being active.

===''Kirby's Block Ball''===
[[File:KBBa Kirby Dance screenshot.png|thumb|The Kirby Dance in ''Kirby's Block Ball''.]]
In ''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]'', Kirby will dance whenever he completes a stage, usually below the player's total high score.

===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
In ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', the Kirby Dance is performed in four out of the eleven modes. In addition, during the [[Kirby Master]] video in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', Kirby will do the long version of the dance, but instead of creating copies, two [[Waddle Dee]]s join him. It should be noted that in the game modes, if a [[Helper]] is currently assisting Kirby, they will also participate. Also, the short version of the dance's jingle sounds different than the long version, and the Kirby Master video plays a different-sounding jingle than the other two versions. However, the only differences between versions (besides the length, of course) is that different instruments are used. The modes the dance is performed in are the following:

====Spring Breeze====
Like in ''Kirby's Dream Land'', Kirby will do a long dance and create copies whenever he obtains a Sparkling Star in [[Spring Breeze]], except for the star he obtains after defeating King Dedede, where he will do a shorter dance without creating copies. However, unlike in ''Kirby's Dream Land'', the Kirby Dance jingle will play.

====Dyna Blade====
In [[Dyna Blade (main game)|Dyna Blade]], Kirby performs a short dance without creating copies upon completing the Goal Game.

====Milky Way Wishes====
In [[Milky Way Wishes]], Kirby performs a short dance without creating copies upon obtaining a Sparkling Star from a planet.

====Revenge of the King====
In [[Revenge of the King]], Kirby will perform a long dance with copies after obtaining a Sparkling Star and a short dance without copies after defeating King Dedede. The jingle will once again play after defeating King Dedede.

===''Kirby's Star Stacker'' (Game Boy & SNES)===
Once Kirby has completed the last round in one of the difficulties in the [[Round Clear (Game Boy)|Round Clear]] mode, he will get on his [[Warp Star]] and leave the screen. He then come back with two of his clones, and all three will start dancing.

In the Game Boy version, the Kirby dance sprites are drawn at double the size of Kirby's usual gameplay sprites. According to the ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'' booklet, this was done because they could show more detail by using larger graphics.

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KSSGB Kirby Dance.png|Game Boy version
KSSS Kirby Dance.png|Super Famicom version
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===''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble''===
In ''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]'', the Kirby Dance makes an appearance after defeating a boss and completing stage 4 on every level from 1 to 7. In this game, Kirby will only do the long version of his dance, just like in ''Kirby's Dream Land''.

===''Kirby's Dream Land 3''===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', Kirby will dance after defeating every boss except King Dedede, Dark Matter, and [[Zero]]. If Kirby is controlling an Animal Friend, they will once again dance with Kirby. In this game, Kirby will only do the short version of his dance, and will not create copies.

===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror''===
In ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', Kirby will dance after obtaining a [[Mirror Shard]] or after completing a Goal Game. Kirby will dance for a longer period of time when he obtains a Mirror Shard than when he completes a Goal Game. Kirby will not create copies of himself under any circumstances, though he will dance with any of the other [[Color|Kirby clones]] who may be present. When all four are together, they can end with a unique pose at the end.

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K&TAM Kirby Dance Tower.png|A unique pose at the end of a four-Kirby dance
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===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''===
[[File:KCC Kirby Dance.png|thumb|right|150px|The Kirby Dance in ''Kirby: Canvas Curse''.]]
In ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', the Kirby Dance happens after the Goal Game, and after defeating a boss at the end of each world, but with some differences, since Kirby himself can't dance like he usually does due to being transformed into [[Kirby Ball|a ball]]. Instead, he'll bounce around while its jingle plays, and in the top screen, five Kirbys in a sepia colored screen will dance normally. A short dance will happen after the Goal Game, no matter the score, and a long dance will always happen after defeating a boss.

===''Kirby: Squeak Squad''===
In ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', Kirby will dance under two conditions: after completing the Goal Game, and after defeating a boss (with the exception of [[Dark Nebula]]). If Kirby completes a level without getting any treasure, he will dance shortly and create no copies. If he obtains at least one treasure chest, big or small, he will do the long dance. He will also create copies for each treasure chest (excluding the first one). So if he gets one treasure chest, he will create no copies, if he gets two, one copy, and if he gets three, two copies. After the dance is over, Kirby and his copies will each open the treasure chest they appeared next to.

===''Kirby's Epic Yarn'' / ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn''===
[[File:KEY Kirby and Fluff victory transformation screenshot.png|thumb|150px|In one of the possible variations of the victory dance in ''Kirby's Epic Yarn'', Kirby and Prince Fluff will take on the shape of a yarn ball and umbrella.]]
Kirby and [[Prince Fluff]] will dance after the Goal Game in ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]'', and after obtaining a piece of the [[Magic Yarn]]. In normal stages, only the short dance is used if the stage is cleared with a Bronze or Silver rank, but a long dance will be used if a Gold rank was obtained. Obtaining a piece of the Magic Yarn will always result in a long dance. Much like in the main series, the dances performed are randomized to an extent, with several involving the use of various [[Transformation (Kirby's Epic Yarn)|Transformation]]s. Some of these forms are exclusive to the victory dance.

After defeating [[Yin-Yarn]], the two will start a Kirby Dance only to be interrupted at the very end, as Yin-Yarn's needles reveal to be sentient and fly up to use the Magic Yarn to create Mega Yin-Yarn. They are later able to do a complete long dance after defeating Yin-Yarn's final form and sending the needles back to [[Patch Land]].

The following are the possible dance sequences that can be performed by Kirby and Prince Fluff:
*Short sequence: Kirby hops and somersaults over Fluff as Fluff twirls to the side. They then twirl towards each other and end waving, pointing away from each other.
*Long sequences:
**Kirby and Fluff walk past each other and jump, then hop three times and pound the ground with [[Weight]]. They roll towards each other as if in a [[Cannon]] stance, then leap, twirls around each other and end waving, pointing away from each other.
**Kirby and Fluff both walk and hop to the right, then the left. Kirby pirouettes, and Fluff bounces on his head in his [[yarn ball]] form. Kirby rubs his head. The two roll away from each other, hop back to the center and pose with a leg in the air.
**Kirby and Fluff moonwalk away from each other, jump back and [[crouch]]. They twirl towards each other and crouch again. Kirby transforms into a [[Parachute]] and holds Fluff as if by [[Angie]] command. They land far from each other and twirl to the center, then wave pointing away from each other.
**Kirby and Fluff walk away from each other, then turn into [[Car]]s and run and bump into each other, ending in them [[crouch]]ing. Kirby hops over Fluff's head, then they twirl and end with a twirl and wave.
**Kirby and Fluff both walk and hop to the right, then the left. [[Yarn ball]] Fluff bounces on a parasol-shaped Kirby. They roll and then rejoin to pose pointing down.
**Kirby and Fluff jump towards each other and twirl away as if skating by inertia, then hop back to the cebter. They move around as tow trucks, then bounce to the center and point towards the middle of the screen.
*Underwater sequence ([[Capamari]]): Kirby and Fluff swim away from each other and transform into anchors. They slowly swim towards each other while changing the direction they face in, then twirl together and pose with their propellers turned up.

=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' ===
[[File:KRTDL Kirby Dance 4P.gif|thumb|250px|King Dedede, Meta Knight, Kirby, and Bandana Waddle Dee perform the Kirby Dance after defeating Whispy Woods and retrieving the Lor Starcutter's oars (click to animate).]] 
In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', Kirby, and the other playable characters if present, will dance after completing the Goal Game, after obtaining a piece of the [[Lor Starcutter]], and during the Kirby Master video. They will dance for a short period of time after completing the Goal Game if their score is under 1, and dance for a long period of time if their score is 1. They will always dance for a long period of time after any of the two latter conditions are met. Starting with this game, if any character lands on the lowest scoring platform in a [[Goal Game]], said character will end the dance with a saddened look.

Additionally, during the Kirby Master video, along with normal Kirby, King Dedede, [[Meta Knight]], and [[Bandana Waddle Dee]], a [[Kirby (species)|yellow Kirby]] will join the dance, which is presumably a copy. Aside from that, Kirby never creates copies during the dance.

===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
In ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', once again, Kirby will dance after the Goal Game. If his score is less than 1, he does a short dance, and if his score is 1, he does a long dance. He will not create copies after completing the Goal Game. He will also dance after obtaining a grand [[Sun Stone]], and do the long dance, as well as creating copies. Finally, during the Kirby Master video, Kirby does the long version, and is joined by King Dedede.

===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'' / ''Kirby Fighters 2''===
Much like in the original [[Kirby Fighters]] [[Sub-Game]], the winning fighter(s) will perform a victory dance whenever a regular round ends in ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'' and ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''.

===''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''===
In ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'', Kirby and [[Elline]] dance whenever clearing a stage in [[Story Mode]], with a short dance for regular stages, and a longer one after defeating a boss. In the last stage - [[The Final Battle]] - Kirby starts a dance after Elline and [[Claycia]] are reunited, but this dance is interrupted when [[Dark Crafter]] emerges from Claycia's blinders.

===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
In ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', Kirby will dance after the Goal Game, once again dancing for a long period of time if is score is 1 and a shorter period of time if his score is less than 1, without creating copies in either conditions. He'll dance for a long period of time and create copies when he defeats every boss aside from [[Mecha Knight+]], [[President Haltmann]], and [[Star Dream|the final boss]].

===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
Whenever a battle is complete in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'', the winner(s) will perform a short dance on the results screen. At the end of a series of battles, the overall winner(s) will perform a longer dance.

===''Kirby Star Allies''===
[[File:KSA Kirby Dance.gif|thumb|250px|Kirby, Bandana Waddle Dee, Meta Knight, and King Dedede performing the dance (click to animate).]] 
Kirby will dance after the Goal Game in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', as usual. He'll perform a long dance if his score is 1, and a short dance if his score is less than 1. He'll dance for a long period when he defeats every story mode boss (except [[Void Termina|the final boss]]), as well as every boss in [[Heroes in Another Dimension]], dancing for a long period of time. While he never creates copies after either condition is met, he'll dance with any active [[helper|friends]]. [[Pon & Con]] will also join in for a dance after being [[Make Friend|befriended]]. The player's chosen friend will also perform the dance in [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]] after defeating [[Hyness]]. Each friend has a unique final pose for the dance.
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===''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''===
[[File:KatFL Forgo Land screenshot 03.png|thumb|250px|Kirby and Elfilin concluding a dance, with Leongar joining in behind them.]]
Kirby will do the short version at the end of each stage. Bandana Waddle Dee and [[Elfilin]] will each join in if they are present. If the stage ends with rescuing three [[Waddle Dee]]s in a cage, they will also join in. The long version is performed after freeing Elfilin in [[Point of Arrival]] and [[Lab Discovera]], alongside defeating an end-of-area boss. The long version is also performed after initially resurrecting [[Leongar]] in the [[Isolated Isles: Forgo Dreams|Isolated Isles of Forgo Dreams]], in which Leongar also joins in near the end.
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=== ''Super Smash Bros.'' series ===
In every game in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, Kirby performs a variation of his dance whenever he wins a battle, along with the theme. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', he will dance with two copies of himself if he is not on a team. A shorter version of the dance is also mapped to his up-taunt in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and subsequent games (just the final pose in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'').

== ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'' ==
[[File:E47 Scene 34.png|thumb|200px|Kirby and the Waddle Dees dancing together at the end of the episode [[Pink-Collar Blues]].]]
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In the ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' episode [[Pink-Collar Blues]], the [[Waddle Dee (anime character)|Waddle Dees]] perform the Kirby Dance after defeating the [[Domestic Servant Robot]] and being re-hired by [[King Dedede (anime character)|King Dedede]]. [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] initially seems to be unaware of this dance, but quickly picks up on it. This is the only time in the anime series that the dance appears in any form.

==Trivia==
*''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' is the only ''Kirby'' main-series game to not have the Kirby Dance, as finishing either the Bonus Game (regardless of the outcome) or a boss battle will immediately transition to the stage select screen. Despite this, arrangements for the Kirby Dance can be found in the [[Jukebox|Sound Check]] as Tracks 061 and 062 of this same game – the former is the long four-measure version, while the latter is the short two-measure one.
**The Kirby Dance theme also appears on its own in ''[[Kirby's Avalanche]]'', ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', the [[New Challenge Stages]] in ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'', ''[[Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe]]'', ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'', ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''.
*Neither the Kirby Dance itself nor its theme is used at all in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Blowout Blast]]''.
*Kirby also danced the Kirby Dance during the [[Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival]]. While introducing the audience to the pen lights provided for the concert, Kirby performed the dance (humming the dance tune somewhat off-key) to cause all of the pen lights to light up Kirby-pink.
*In ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'', each character model ([[Kirby]], [[Waddle Dee]], [[Meta Knight]], [[King Dedede]] and [[Sleep]] Kirby) has three unique dances. All three are played in a set sequence at the final results screen, while either the first, second, or third dance is chosen during intermediate results. One may notice that whenever one given character does their first dance, every other character does the same corresponding dance (all celebrating players do their first, second or third dances together regardless of who they are.) This was presumably programmed as such to synchronize the dances of players choosing the same character, but then also affects others.
**For example, when Meta Knight does the dance imitating a [[Shuttle Loop]], every other character does a particular dance.

==Names in other languages==
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|es=El baile de Kirby
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|zh=卡比跳舞
|zhR=kǎ bǐ tiào wǔ
|zhM=Kirby Dance
|nl=Kirby's dansje
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|ko=커비 댄스
|koR=keobi daenseu
|koM=Kirby Dance
|pt=Dança do Kirby
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