How do I make a Santa Tell Me Dance video?

A cosy early Christmas, on purpose

• Go to the template page. Add one sharp photo of an adult facing the camera, whole body or from the thighs up. JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB.
• Choose the scene (Living room by default), the outfit (Your own clothes by default) and the ending (A wave by default). None changes the price.
• Video shape: the video is vertical 9:16, made for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
• Consent and sign-in. Tick the photo-consent box and log in with Google. Previews arrive inside a pack, so take one if you have no credits.
• Look at the preview. It is watch-only, 5 seconds at 480p, marked PREVIEW. Check the face looking like your photo after the turn, the squats staying steady and the arms moving smoothly.
• Render: 1 credit gives the 5-second 720p MP4 with no watermark, saved in My videos. Add your sound in TikTok.

The side steps, the squats, the half turn and the ending

The side steps (0 to 1.5 seconds), the squats (1.5 to 3), the half turn (3 to 4) and the ending (4 to 5).

The hardest part for the AI is the turn: the dancer starts with the back to the camera, so the face has to appear halfway through and still match your photo. A squat that bounces a touch late or a hand that blurs is normal, not a failed render. Treat it as a short, cheerful clip to watch.

Where it comes from

Save the MP4 or copy a share link from My videos. Our video follows the dance of the TikTok from 8 November 2026. The sound guide shows how to add your own sound.

MimicZip is independent and is not affiliated with TikTok or the people who posted the trend.

What to look at in the first preview

Watch the moment of the turn: the face should come round and look like your photo. If it does, the rest of the clip will hold.

How long it takes

Once you press the button, a finished living-room clip normally arrives within a few minutes. Closing the page is fine, since the result is waiting for you in My videos.