The program was always shot at, and aired live from, various TV studios including WPHL-TV/17 and WGBS in Philadelphia from 1986–1992.
The show doubled KDOC's ratings in its first week and was then picked up by the fledgling USA Network.
As a result, during the 1986–87 season, audiences saw the same regulars, guest dancers, and celebrities on both shows on the same days.
The programs also shared a weekly talk radio show, Talkin' On Air, hosted by Michael Nise.
The show's theme song was written by Philadelphia writer/producer Dan McKeown and Michael Nise and published by Nise Productions Inc. On April 10, 2016, Philadelphia magazine published an article detailing a new feud between many of the people who were on Dance Party USA in their teens and the producer of the show.