Abstract: A method of administering a virtual dance floor for an entertainment device is provided. The virtual dance floor is part of an online virtual environment hosting multiple users each using a respective entertainment device. Each user is represented by an avatar. For each entertainment device, the method includes receiving, from an administrator of the online virtual environment, an indicator of music currently played on the virtual dance floor; initiating playback of the music from a locally stored copy in response to placement of the avatar of the respective user; detecting breakpoints in the currently played music; receiving from the administrator a music event signal; and in response to receiving the music event signal, selecting the next detected breakpoint in the currently played music and substituting that music at the selected breakpoint with a piece of music of a predetermined length that is substantially shorter than the currently played music.