Catel Dance Video Generator: Swing Your Sleeves and Finish With Hands on Hips
Also called: Catel Madatorricelli Dance, Catel Trend, Catel Dance AI, Catel Sleeve Dance
Add one photo of an adult or a dog. You get an 8-second video: a fixed camera shows you in a bright room, dancing in time: you swing your long sleeves out and in, turn around and finish with your hands on your hips and a cheeky look. The video has no music: add the song yourself in TikTok. Dogs can dance too. It recreates the look of the trend people post.
No free preview right now: the full 8s HD video starts at $8.99. · Vertical 9:16 · Full video, no watermark · No subscription
TikTok
@elenabuzaru
Original trend on TikTok
This is the original trend on TikTok. Your video uses your own photo.
Dancer
Required. One adult or dog looking at the camera with the face clearly visible: you, an adult friend (with their OK), or your dog. A head-to-knees photo works best. No one under 18
For the best result
- One subject, alone, looking at the camera
- Head to knees, facing the camera, in good light
- A clear face and arms visible, with no heavy filters
More photo tips
Before you upload
- One adult or dog in the photo, facing the camera (no one under 18)
- Head to knees, face clearly visible
- Good light, no heavy filters or sunglasses
The video is held first and comes back to your balance if it fails
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- 1 video
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The trend, explained
What is the Catel Dance trend?
Quick answer
Catel Dance, also called Catel Madatorricelli Dance, Catel Trend, Catel Dance AI or Catel Sleeve Dance, is a short dance video: a fixed camera in a bright room, and someone swings their sleeves, turns around and finishes with their hands on their hips. Upload 1 photo for an HD (720p) video of 8 seconds from $8.99, paid once with no subscription. Add the original sound in TikTok when you post.
By MimicZip Team · Updated
Catel Dance, also called Catel Madatorricelli Dance, Catel Trend, Catel Dance AI or Catel Sleeve Dance, is a short dance video: a fixed camera in a bright room, and someone swings their sleeves, turns around and finishes with their hands on their hips. The post we follow is @elenabuzaru’s video of 15 April 2026, with about 349,500 views and no AI label.
The sound is “Catel” by Madatorricelli, a Romanian song released in December 2025 that later became a TikTok dance. Other posts on it include @editsalbo0’s of 9 January 2026 and @erovia.md’s of 15 March 2026. We recreate the dance with your own photo, and without the song.
MimicZip makes your own version from one photo of an adult or a dog, in an 8-second video. The room and the dance are generated. Only the person or dog in your photo is yours. MimicZip is an independent template tool: your video is generated from your own photo and is not made, endorsed or licensed by @elenabuzaru or anyone in the original posts. Your video is AI-generated, so keep the platform’s AI label on when you post.
Where this trend comes from
Use this sound — your video is timed to it, from 0s
@elenabuzaru · TikTok · Apr 15, 2026 · 349.5K views — The clip we follow: a fixed camera in a room, a dance to a Romanian song with swinging sleeves, a turn and hands on the hips (no AI label)- @editsalbo0 · TikTok · Jan 9, 2026 · 427.3K views — An early post on the same song, with the lyrics in the caption (no AI label)
- @erovia.md · TikTok · Mar 15, 2026 · 180.5K views — A March 2026 post on the same song, with the lyrics in the caption (no AI label)
Links open the original posts. MimicZip is not affiliated with these creators.
What happens in a Catel Dance video
An 8-second video in four beats: the bounce, the sleeve swing, the turn and the hands-on-hips finish. Timings are approximate, and the 5-second preview shows the same scene at lower quality.
01 · 0–2s
The bounce
You face the camera and bob to the beat with a playful grin, your arms loose.
02 · 2–4s
Sleeve swing
You swing both sleeves out to the sides and back in time, shaking them with a bounce.
03 · 4–6s
The turn
You turn around once, sleeves flying, and come back to face the camera.
04 · 6–8s
Hands on hips
You finish with both hands on your hips and a cheeky look into the lens, and hold it.
Your photo decides who dances. The fixed camera and the order of the beats are the same every time, and every result comes out a little different. The room, the outfit and the light are yours to pick.
How to add the original sound in TikTok
Open the clip marked above, tap Use this sound, upload your video and keep the sound at 0s.Show the full how-to
Our videos come with an AI-made original soundtrack. To use the trending sound instead, add it inside TikTok when you post: that also puts your video on the sound's page, where people following the trend look. You can also download a silent version from My videos and put the original sound on that.
- Open this clip in TikTok: our video follows it. Tap the sound name at the bottom, then tap Use this sound.
- Tap Upload and pick the video you downloaded from us.
- Open Volume and turn the video's own sound down to 0, or download the silent version from My videos.
- To line up the beat, use the scissors (trim) to start the sound from 0 seconds, then post.
Need to move where the sound starts? This short video shows how to trim it.
Video: How To Trim Sound On TikTok 2026 (Very Easy) by Software Solutions on YouTube
How to make a Catel Dance video in 3 steps
No filming, no prompts and no editing app.
Add your photo
Upload one clear photo of an adult or a dog facing the camera, head to knees if you can. JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB.
Choose your options
Pick the scene, the outfit and the light, tick the photo-consent box and log in. Every pack includes bonus 5-second previews, so you can check your photo before spending a credit.
Make the full video
Spend 1 credit on an 8-second 720p video. Download it and add your sound in TikTok.
Which photo works?
One photo is required: a single adult or dog, looking at the camera, head to knees if possible. A clear, front-facing photo works best, because the sleeves swing in front of the body.
Works well
- One subject, alone, looking at the camera
- Head to knees, facing the camera, in good light
- A clear face and arms visible, with no heavy filters
- JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB, 300 to 6000 pixels per side
Avoid
- Anyone under 18, celebrities or famous characters
- Photos with no clear main subject: scenery, text, a screenshot or a crowd
- Several people in the same photo, or heavy filters
- Sunglasses, masks or anything hiding the face
Limits: width-to-height ratio between 0.4 and 2.5. Upload only subjects you own or have permission to use.
Ways to play it
Oversized sweatshirt, the default
A big grey sweatshirt with long loose sleeves in a bright bedroom, in sunny daylight.
A dog that dances
A dog stands on its hind legs and swings its front paws in time, in a cute, gentle way, with a cosy knit on.
A different place
Change the bedroom for a sunny courtyard, a rooftop, a pavement or a living room, and the sweatshirt for a hoodie, a long-sleeved shirt, a cardigan or a denim jacket.
Why people use it
Bonus previews in every pack
See your dance before you spend a credit.
A sleeve dance, generated
The room and the dance are made for you from one photo, with nothing to film.
You, a friend or a dog
An adult who agreed, or a dog. No celebrities, no children.
No subscription
Buy credits once. They never expire.
Pick the scene, the outfit and the light
five scenes (Bedroom by default), five outfits (Sweatshirt by default) and five kinds of light (Sunny day by default).
One continuous take, nothing to edit
One continuous take, nothing to edit. You add the sound in TikTok.
One-time credit packs
Pay only for the videos you make. One full 8-second video costs 1 credit.
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Catel Dance: frequently asked questions
What is the Catel Dance trend?
It is a short dance video on TikTok: a fixed camera in a bright room, and someone swings their sleeves, turns around and finishes with their hands on their hips. The post we follow is from 15 April 2026. The explainer guide has the background.
How do I make the Catel Dance video from my photo?
Upload one photo of an adult or a dog, choose the options and start. A few minutes later you get an 8-second 720p MP4. The how-to guide lists each step.
Is it free to try?
Not at the moment. MimicZip has no free tier or free preview; one full 8-second 720p video costs 1 credit, and packs start at $8.99. Every pack includes bonus watch-only previews so you can check your photo before spending a credit. There is no subscription, and the full video has no watermark.
Which sound goes with it?
The post we follow uses a song that is protected by copyright, so our video leaves it out and has only soft room sounds. Pick the song in TikTok when you post, or download the silent version first. The sound guide shows how.
Can I use a pet instead of a person?
Yes. A dog can stand on its hind legs, swing its front paws in time and finish with its paws on its hips, in a cute, gentle way. Cats, toys, drawn characters and children are not supported.
Is the original AI-made?
The post we follow is a filmed clip of a real person, with no AI label. Our version is AI-generated from your own photo, so keep the platform’s AI label on when you post.
How popular is this trend?
The post we follow, of 15 April 2026, has about 349,500 views, and the song has had videos since December 2025: two other posts, of 9 January and 15 March 2026, have about 427,300 and 180,500. The sound is bigger than any single clip.
How many photos do I need?
One. It shows a single adult or dog, as a JPG, PNG or WebP file up to 10 MB.
More questions (8)
Can I add a second dancer?
No. There is one dancer in the room, from your one photo. For two people, see a duo template like Smalltown Boy.
Is this connected to the TikTok author?
MimicZip is an independent template tool: your video is generated from your own photo and is not made, endorsed or licensed by @elenabuzaru, Madatorricelli or anyone in the original posts.
Is there a watermark, and can I post it on TikTok or Reels?
A bonus preview wears a PREVIEW badge and can’t be saved, while the full video has no watermark. Yes, you can post it: pick 9:16 for TikTok and Reels and add the sound you like in the app. Keep the platform’s AI-generated label on.
Can I change the scene, the outfit and the light?
Yes, from presets: five scenes (Bedroom by default), five outfits (Sweatshirt by default) and five kinds of light (Sunny day by default). The scene, the camera and the timing stay the same, and the options do not change the price.
Do I have to write a prompt?
No. This is a fixed template, so there is no prompt box: you add a photo and pick the options and the video shape. Prefer your own tool? Copy the ready-made prompt from the Kling prompt page.
What if a video fails, and how long is my photo kept?
A failed generation returns its credit automatically, and unused packs can be refunded within 7 days; see the refund policy. Photos are stored privately and deleted automatically 14 days after upload.
Does the video play the song?
No. The moves are made for a song, but no music is heard. The song is protected by copyright, so add it yourself in TikTok when you post.
Who appears in the video?
Only the dancer from your photo. The room is generated, and nobody from the original posts appears.
Updated:
Ready to swing your sleeves?
One photo of an adult or a dog, a bonus preview with every pack, then your own Catel Dance video.
Make my videoYour photo. One sleeve dance.
8-second HD video from $8.99. No subscription, no watermark.
Questions? Email support@mimiczip.com.
MimicZip is an independent AI tool. “Catel Dance” is the name of an internet trend: MimicZip is not affiliated with or endorsed by the author of the original post, the app the trend spread on or anyone in it. Videos are AI-generated scenes of a trend, with no music and no real footage.