Christmas Dance AI: Do the New TikTok Christmas Dance From Your Photos

Hip sways with the hands at the collar, rolling arms, a quick spin and raised fists, side by side in matching Christmas pajamas. Add two photos for the duo, one for a solo take, or two pets, and get the dance — then add the trend sound when you post.

Original Christmas Dance duo reel referenceOriginal reel
  • 2 photos you add
  • 11 to 14 s clip (add sound when you post)
  • 9:16 for TikTok, Reels, Shorts
  • No watermark

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The Christmas dance of November 2026 is a deadpan duo routine in matching Christmas pajamas: hip sways, rolling arms, a quick spin and raised fists, done to DJ Izzy Duzzit's Deck the Halls remix. It started as a joke about the Christmas dance TikTok season. Add two photos for the Christmas dance duo, one for Solo, or two pets.

Also called Deck the Halls dance · DJ Izzy Duzzit dance · Christmas pajama dance

Example

What the Christmas Dance video looks like

These are the trend's own reels, not Christmas Dance AI results: real creators in the first, AI-made kittens in the second, each with its sound. Duo and Pet put your photos into these reels in place of the dancers. Solo plays the same moves with you in your photo's own place. No two runs come out the same.

Original reel by @everydaywithericksons, 14 s

The original reel by @everydaywithericksons: a mother and her adult daughter in matching Christmas pajamas do the whole dance side by side in their kitchen. Duo copies this reel.

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Original reel by @user5536342924262, 11 s

The AI-made reel by @user5536342924262: two kittens stand upright on an office Christmas party stage and do the dance with their paws. Pet copies this reel.

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Step by step

How to make the Christmas Dance video

Everything runs in the browser. No editing app, no prompt to write, no watermark. Duo and Pet run Seedance 2.0 Fast; Solo runs Kling 3.0. The generated MP4 is silent — add the Deck the Halls remix when you post.

  1. Add the photos

    Press Create your own and pick Duo, Solo, or Pet. Duo and Pet need two photos (left then right). Solo needs one standing photo. Use adults who agreed, or your own pets — never a child.

  2. Press Generate

    The button shows the credit price first (213 / 168 / 49). Seedance 2.0 Fast (Duo / Pet) or Kling 3.0 (Solo) maps your photos into the trend clip shot by shot. You write no prompt.

  3. Download

    The silent 9:16 MP4 is ready in up to several minutes. Download it, then add the trend sound when you post. Failed jobs refund credits.

Where did the Christmas Dance trend start?

Every November, TikTok fills up with Christmas dances. On 2 November 2026, the creator @ayiahsoufi_ posted a short routine with a friend, captioned "should we make a dance??" and tagged #satire: a stiff, deadpan dance to a Deck the Halls remix by DJ Izzy Duzzit, a sound first posted in December 2025. It had 4.8 million views by 8 November. On 3 November she posted the trio version with her mom, which reached 4.7 million views. The top comment, "this is exactly what we didn't want", has 64,600 likes.

The joke became the real thing. On 5 November the mother-and-daughter account @everydaywithericksons did it in matching Christmas pajamas in their kitchen: 2.8 million views and 372,800 likes by 8 November. Families, best friends and dance duos followed, and AI dance templates for 2 photos showed up in CapCut on 4 and 5 November. On Google, searches for "christmas dance" in the US hit their 30-day high on 6 November 2026.

Christmas Dance trend timeline

  1. DJ Izzy Duzzit's Deck the Halls remix goes up on TikTok as "original sound - djizzyduzzit"; it becomes the sound of the dance a year later.

  2. @ayiahsoufi_ posts the duo routine as a joke, "should we make a dance??" with #satire; 4.8 million views and 351,400 likes by 8 November.

  3. She posts the trio version with her mom, "mommas back!!"; 4.7 million views and 379,800 likes by 8 November.

  4. AI Christmas dance templates for 2 photos appear in CapCut; early template posts climb quickly.

  5. @everydaywithericksons, a mother and her adult daughter, do the dance in matching Christmas pajamas: 2.8 million views and 372,800 likes by 8 November. Duo copies this reel.

  6. Google searches for "christmas dance" in the US reach their 30-day high, and an AI-made reel shows two kittens doing the dance on an office party stage. Pet copies that reel.

The Christmas Dance prompts

These are the built-in server prompts for Duo, Solo, and Pet. Generate does not accept a free-text prompt — your photos fill the slots, and the effect injects the reference video plus this wording. Duo and Pet use Seedance 2.0 Fast; Solo uses Kling 3.0.

Variant: Duo

Seedance 2.0 Fast2 photos~14 s213 credits
Video prompt
Recreate the reference video [Video 1] shot for shot, in one continuous take: the same bright open kitchen with the white floor, the black cabinets, the white stools, the white loft balcony above and the tall window on the right, the same fixed phone camera, framing, timing and dance moves. The ONLY change: the woman on the left, a little further from the camera, is now the person in [Image 1], and the woman on the right, closer to the camera, is now the person in [Image 2]. Both still wear the matching red-and-green plaid Christmas pajamas from the video, barefoot.

Dancer 1 (left) = the person in [Image 1], in EVERY frame: copy the exact face from [Image 1]: face shape, eye color and eye shape, eyebrows, nose, mouth, skin tone, age, hair color, hair length and hairstyle, and any beard, moustache, glasses or freckles exactly as in the photo. NO long platinum-blonde hair unless [Image 1] shows it.

Dancer 2 (right) = the person in [Image 2], in EVERY frame: copy the exact face from [Image 2]: face shape, eye color and eye shape, eyebrows, nose, mouth, skin tone, age, hair color, hair length and hairstyle, and any beard, moustache, glasses or freckles exactly as in the photo. NO long platinum-blonde hair unless [Image 2] shows it.

The same real people in every frame, from the first second to the last, so their friends instantly recognize them, also during the spin and when they walk up to the camera at the end. Never morph, never drift back to the original dancers' faces, never add or remove facial hair. Do not mix the two faces: [Image 1] is only dancer 1 on the left, [Image 2] is only dancer 2 on the right, and they never swap places. Both change: no one from the video stays.

The dance, matching the reference second by second, on the beat, with straight, deadpan faces that break into laughs at the end. Do not invent additional moves.
0-2.5 s: both stand side by side, hands at the collar, then on the hips, swaying the hips.
2.5-5 s: rolling arms and small side steps in sync.
5-8 s: dancer 1 points at dancer 2, then both bump and hop with the arms swinging.
8-9 s: both turn a quick full spin, the hair flying.
9-12.5 s: hands on the chest, rolling arms, one hand points up, then both raise their fists and clap.
12.5-14 s: both step toward the camera, laughing.

Anatomy rules: one head per person, on that person's own shoulders. A face never appears on knees, legs, hands or clothes. Exactly two people. Natural balance, believable steps, stable ground contact.
No dialogue throughout the entire video. No background music.
No extra dancers, no duplicate bodies, no extra limbs, no fused fingers, no text, no captions, no logos, no watermark.

Variant: Solo

Kling 3.01 photo~12 s49 credits
Video prompt
Use the reference image as the sole character identity reference and the reference video as the motion reference. Animate exactly one adult dancer, in the place from the reference image. Preserve the person's recognizable face, hairstyle, skin tone, body proportions, outfit, shoes, and accessories throughout the video. Follow the reference dancer's movement order and timing, including the hip sways with the hands at the collar and on the hips, the rolling arms, the small side steps, bumps and hops, the quick full spin, the hands on the chest, the arm pointing up and the raised fists, with a straight, deadpan face. Do not invent additional moves. Keep the body visible from the head to at least the knees, with enough space around both hands. Follow the reference framing and camera movement. Maintain natural balance, believable steps, stable ground contact, and consistent shadows. Keep the face recognizable during the spin. No extra dancers, duplicate bodies, extra limbs, fused fingers, outfit changes, new camera cuts, text, or watermark. Use a vertical 9:16 reference and output when supported.
No long platinum-blonde hair and no white short pajamas with a pink print unless the reference image shows them.

Variant: Pet

Seedance 2.0 Fast2 pet photos~11 s168 credits
Video prompt
Recreate the reference video [Video 1] shot for shot, in one continuous take: the same festive party hall with the stage, the red banner, the colored stage lights, the two lit Christmas trees and the shiny dark floor, the same fixed camera, framing, timing and dance moves. The ONLY change: the kitten on the left is now the pet in [Image 1], and the kitten on the right is now the pet in [Image 2].

Dancer 1 (left) = the pet in [Image 1], whole body, in every frame: the same species and breed, head shape, muzzle, eyes, ears, fur colors, fur length, markings and body shape as in [Image 1], with the natural body volume and proportions of that animal: never flattened, squashed, stretched or merged with anything, so its owner instantly recognizes it. Not the coat of the kitten on the left in the video.

Dancer 2 (right) = the pet in [Image 2], whole body, in every frame: the same species and breed, head shape, muzzle, eyes, ears, fur colors, fur length, markings and body shape as in [Image 2], with the natural body volume and proportions of that animal: never flattened, squashed, stretched or merged with anything, so its owner instantly recognizes it. Not the coat of the kitten on the right in the video.

Both change: no kitten from the video stays, from the first second to the last. Do not mix the two pets: [Image 1] is only the pet on the left, [Image 2] is only the pet on the right. Both stand upright on their hind legs like people the whole time. If an image shows a dog or another animal, that animal dances in the same place with the same moves.

The dance, matching the reference second by second, on the beat. Do not invent additional moves.
0-4 s: both stand side by side facing the camera, front paws held up at the chest, swaying and bouncing on the beat.
4-5 s: the pet on the left lifts one front paw.
5-9 s: front paws at the chest again, small bounces and side sways in sync.
9-11 s: both spread their front legs and raise one front paw high, waving on the beat.

Anatomy rules: one head and one tail per pet. Two hind legs on the floor and two front legs, no extra legs or paws, no human hands. Exactly two animals. Natural balance, stable ground contact.
No dialogue throughout the entire video. No background music.
No people, no extra animals, no new text, no captions, no logos, no watermark.

Which photo works best?

You need two photos for Duo and Pet, and one for Solo.

  • Duo: photo 1 is the dancer on the left, photo 2 the dancer on the right. One person per photo, face sharp and to the camera.
  • Solo: you alone, standing, from the head to at least the knees. Christmas pajamas or a Santa hat help.
  • Pet: one pet per photo, whole body in view. Only one pet? Add its photo in both slots.
  • Good light, no sunglasses and no hat over the face.
  • Your own photo, an adult who said yes, or your own pets. Never a child, a celebrity or a stranger.
Credits

How many credits does it cost?

You pay per generation in credits. The Generate button shows the exact price before you spend anything. A failed job gives its credits back.

ModeModelCredits
SoloKling 3.049
PetSeedance 2.0 Fast168
DuoSeedance 2.0 Fast213

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What are the Christmas dance moves, second by second?

Duo copies the mother-and-daughter reel above. The camera stays still and the clip is one continuous shot.

TimeWhat you do
0 to 2.5 sStand side by side, hands at the collar, then on the hips, and sway the hips.
2.5 to 5 sRolling arms and small side steps in sync.
5 to 8 sOne points at the other, then both bump and hop with the arms swinging.
8 to 9 sA quick full spin, hair flying.
9 to 12.5 sHands on the chest, rolling arms, one hand points up, then fists up and a clap.
12.5 to 14 sWalk up to the camera, laughing.

Keep a straight face until the end: the dance began as a parody of the same old Christmas dances, and the deadpan look is the joke. Solo plays the same moves alone, and Pet is the paw version.

Pick a version

Duo, Solo or Pet: which Christmas dance should you make?

DuoSoloPet
Photos2, you and a friend1, you2, your pets
How it worksPuts the two of you into the mother-and-daughter reel lookPlays the moves with you in your photo's placePuts your pets into the kitten reel look
Where you danceThe reel's bright kitchenYour photo's own placeThe reel's party stage
ClothesMatching Christmas pajamasFrom your photoFur and markings from your photos
Length~14 s~12 s~11 s
ModelSeedance 2.0 FastKling 3.0Seedance 2.0 Fast
Credits21349168
SoundSilent MP4 from Generate — add the trend sound when you post

Duo is the Christmas dance for 2 people the whole trend is about. A trio with three photos is not here yet — make two duos instead. Pet works with cats, dogs, or one of each.

What goes wrong, and how do you fix it?

ProblemFix
Long platinum-blonde hair shows up (Duo, Solo)The dancers in the reels have it. Ban it unless your photo has it; run again.
The two faces swap or blend (Duo)Use two sharp photos with one person each, faces to the camera, then run again.
A kitten from the reel stays (Pet)Use sharp photos where the fur is clear; run again.
A hand or paw blurs in a fast moveCommon in quick spins. A second run comes out different.
You want your own room in the duoDuo copies the reel kitchen. Make Solo twice and post side by side.
The model refuses a photoSome photos get refused. Credits come back; try another photo.
Posting

Which sound, caption and hashtags fit the Christmas dance?

The trend sound is DJ Izzy Duzzit's Deck the Halls remix ("original sound - djizzyduzzit"). The song belongs to its owners. Christmas Dance AI outputs are silent — add the sound yourself when you post. Music rules differ by platform — check them before ads or paid posts. Keep the platform's AI label on.

Caption ideas: "POV: the Christmas dances this year", "We had to do it", "Should we make a dance?", "My cats did the Christmas dance before me".

#christmasdance#christmasdances#christmasdancetrend#christmasdances2026#duodance#2persondance

Christmas Dance trend questions

What is the new Christmas dance on TikTok?
It is the Christmas dance TikTok trend of November 2026: two or three people in matching Christmas pajamas stand side by side and do hip sways with the hands at the collar, rolling arms, bumps, a quick spin and raised fists, with deadpan faces, to DJ Izzy Duzzit's Deck the Halls remix.
Who started the Christmas dance trend 2026?
The creator @ayiahsoufi_ posted the routine with a friend on 2 November 2026 as a joke, tagged #satire, and the trio with her mom on 3 November. Both posts passed 4.7 million views by 8 November. The pajama version by @everydaywithericksons followed on 5 November with 2.8 million views.
Is the Christmas dance a joke or a real dance?
Both. It started as a Christmas dance parody of the same old Christmas dances that fill TikTok every year, and the comments on the first posts say "this is exactly what we didn't want". Then families and friends started doing it for real.
What song is the DJ Izzy Duzzit Christmas dance?
A Deck the Halls remix by DJ Izzy Duzzit, saved on TikTok as original sound - djizzyduzzit. The song belongs to its owners. Our Generate output is silent — add that sound when you post.
How do I make the Christmas dance AI video with my photos?
Open Create, pick Duo, Solo or Pet, add photos, and press Generate. That starts an 11–14s 9:16 dance video via Seedance 2.0 Fast (Duo/Pet) or Kling 3.0 (Solo). Credits show on the button first (213 / 168 / 49).
Is there a Christmas dance 2 people can do, like me and a friend or my mom?
Yes — that is Duo, the Christmas dance duo the trend is known for. Use a photo only with that person’s OK. Adults only.
Can I do the Christmas dance alone?
Yes, with Solo. Add one standing photo. Wear Christmas pajamas or a Santa hat for the full look.
Can my cat or dog do the Christmas dance?
Yes, with Pet. Add one photo of each pet. Only one pet? Add its photo twice.
Is there a Christmas dance CapCut template?
CapCut had Christmas dance templates for 2 photos from 4 November 2026; those stay inside the app. This page is a web Christmas Dance AI maker with trend references and a photo Generate form.
How do I do the Christmas dance, step by step?
Stand side by side, hands at the collar, sway the hips, then roll your arms with small side steps. Bump and hop, spin once, put your hands on your chest, point up, raise your fists and clap. The moves table above has the timing.
Is this the Charlie Brown Christmas dance or the elf dance?
No. This page is the pajama duo dance to the Deck the Halls remix — not the cartoon special or an elf costume template.
What else do people call it?
Deck the Halls dance, DJ Izzy Duzzit dance, Christmas pajama dance, mom and daughter Christmas dance, Christmas family dance, or the Christmas TikTok dance challenge.
How long is the video and what format is it?
Duo ~14 s, Pet ~11 s, Solo ~12 s, vertical 9:16 MP4 at 720p. Outputs are silent — add the Deck the Halls remix when you post. Trend reference reels on this page include the original sound.
Is the dance in an AI video real?
No. An AI Christmas dance clip is made from still photos — you, your friend or your pets never did these moves. Never use a child photo, and keep the AI label on when you post.

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