Where Was Dance Party USA Filmed?
The show felt like it could be happening anywhere in America — but the answer is specific, and it's pure Philadelphia.
▶ Watch Classic Dance Party USA — 24/7 The retro broadcast is playing right now on WatchParty USA. No sign-up, just hit play.Dance Party USA was filmed in Philadelphia, at WPHL-TV/17 and WGBS, across its 1986–1992 run. The production offices were just across the river in Camden, New Jersey. So while it beamed out nationally on the USA Network, everything you saw was made in the Philadelphia area.
The same room as Dancin' On Air
There's a reason the studio looked familiar to Philadelphia viewers: it was the same one used for Dancin' On Air, the local show that came before it. During 1986–1987, the two shows shared the studio and set — the national show was quite literally built in the local show's room. More on that in Dance Party USA vs. Dancin' On Air.
Frequently asked
Where was Dance Party USA filmed?
In Philadelphia, at WPHL-TV/17 and WGBS, with production offices in Camden, New Jersey, throughout its 1986–1992 run.
Was Dance Party USA filmed in the same place as Dancin' On Air?
Yes — during 1986–1987 the two shows shared the same Philadelphia studio and set.
Where can I watch Dance Party USA today?
Classic Dance Party USA plays around the clock on WatchParty USA — a free 24/7 retro broadcast.