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24K Magic Dance Trend: Make Your Own AI Version
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 24K Magic Dance 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 is the 24K Magic Dance trend so popular?
The 24K Magic Dance 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 do you make a 24K Magic Dance video with AI?
- 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.
Tips for posting your 24K Magic Dance video
- 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.
Sources for the 24K Magic Dance trend
24K Magic Dance: CapCut template or TrendMe?
| CapCut template | TrendMe | |
|---|---|---|
| What you need | Your own video clips | One photo |
| Filming and editing | You film and fit clips to the template | None: the AI creates the whole scene |
| Pets, stunts, impossible scenes | Only if you can film them | Yes, from a single photo |
| Result | Depends on your footage | 9:16 MP4 with sound, no watermark |
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.