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24K Magic Dance: How to Do It (or Make It With AI)
By the TrendMe team · Updated
The 24K Magic dance trend sets a confident, funk-style routine to Bruno Mars's 2016 hit "24K Magic", built on shoulder bounces, playful points and party energy rather than hard footwork. On TrendMe, upload one full-body photo and get a vertical 24K Magic-style dance video, then add the song inside TikTok or Instagram.
The 24K Magic dance trend is all about swagger. It uses Bruno Mars's 2016 funk hit "24K Magic" and a routine that's easy to copy: shoulder bounces, a smooth step, a point at the camera and a grin that says the party has started.
What happens in a typical video
Most clips open on a calm shot, then the beat drops and the dancer switches into full party mode. The moves are simple on purpose:
- Shoulder bounce on every beat
- Side step and slide, often with a jacket flick
- The point: at the camera, at a friend, or at the "gold" in the room
- A confident freeze on the last beat
Why it works
It rewards personality, not training. A shy person suddenly showing big-night-out energy is funny, and a group doing it in sync looks great. It also works in any setting: a living room under party lights is as good as a club.
How to make your 24K Magic dance video
- Open the 24K Magic Dance trend.
- Upload one full-body photo with good light.
- Choose a direction: a gold-lit room, a living room party, or a duo dance floor.
- Generate, download, and add the song in the app you post to.
Posting tips
- Use the first second for the "before": a still, serious pose.
- Keep it to 8 seconds for a loop that people rewatch.
- Hashtags:
#24kmagicdance,#dancetrend,#aidance.
Want more dance formats? See how to make an AI dance video from one photo.
Frequently asked questions
- When did 24K Magic come out?
- Bruno Mars released "24K Magic" in October 2016 as the lead single of his album of the same name. It won Record of the Year at the 2018 Grammy Awards.
- Is the 24K Magic dance hard?
- No. It's more about attitude than technique. Shoulder bounces, a smooth side step and a confident point at the camera carry most clips.
- Can I make it without dancing?
- Yes. TrendMe animates a 24K Magic-style performance from one full-body photo, so you don't need to film yourself dancing.
- Does the AI video include the song?
- It includes AI-generated sound. Add "24K Magic" from TikTok's or Instagram's licensed library when you post.