Dance reference
01 / AI pet dance
An autumn dance for your dog
A dachshund in a red jacket stands upright and dances on an autumn path while another dog watches. This is an AI dance edit.
The Thriller dance trend
Thriller
Dance AI
A Thriller dance video with you, your friends, or your pet in the lead. Pick a template to see the moves and the photos you'll need.
Solo Group Pets
Dance reference
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Pick a template
Pick your Thriller dance template
Just you, a friend or two, or your cat or dog. Choose who dances.
Photos you'll need
One clear photo of one person, with their whole body in view.
Face the camera. Use even light and keep your face, hands, and feet in view.Watch the videos
Explore the style references and photo tips for each template.
Watch the videos
See the Thriller dance in action
A dog on an autumn path, a pet leading the zombie dance, and a courtyard full of cats. See three AI takes on the Thriller dance.
Dance reference
02 / AI dog dance
Your dog leads the dance
A dog takes the lead in this AI dance edit, moving with the zombie crowd.
Dance reference
03 / AI cat dance
Cats take over the courtyard
A tabby in a red jacket leads four zombie cats through a smoky brick courtyard. This is an AI dance edit.
These independent AI dance references show the look of an animated pet doing the Thriller dance. Sound starts off. Use the speaker button to listen.
About the trend
What is Thriller Dance AI?
Thriller Dance AI brings together photo-based dance ideas, video references, and practical guides. Solo puts one person in the lead. Group is for two or three people dancing together. Pets turns your cat or dog into an animated dancer that stands on two legs.
The dance comes from Michael Jackson's Thriller video: hunched shoulders, sharp head turns, raised claw hands, and steps from side to side. Those moves make it easy to recognize, even when someone new takes the lead.
Watch the previews, choose a template, and read the photo tips. Want to film the dance yourself? Our Thriller dance tutorial breaks down the moves so you can practice one at a time.
Read about the Thriller character swap trendHow it works
How to make a Thriller dance AI video
Choose the look, prepare your photos, and check the details that make the dance work.
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Pick a template
Choose Solo for yourself, Group for two or three people, or Pets for your cat or dog. Watch the preview to see the dance and style.
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Choose your photos
Use a clear photo with the face and body visible. For Group, a separate photo of each person helps show who is who.
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Watch and share
Check the face, hands, feet, and dance moves before you save your video. When you post, choose music from the app's library and keep any required AI label.
Ideas
Who will lead your Thriller dance?
You, a friend, or a cat in a costume. Pick a template and start planning your Halloween post, birthday surprise, or group-chat joke.
Find your templateYour Halloween costume
Take the lead in your Halloween costume. Use a full-body shot so your face, outfit, and pose are clear.
Friends and couples
Plan a dance with your partner or a friend. Group focuses on two or three people, with a clear photo for each dancer.
Cats and dogs
Give your pet a Halloween dance. Pets uses an animated cat or dog that stands on two legs and dances like a person.
Birthday surprises
With their permission, make a friend the star of a zombie dance for their birthday. A costume photo gives it a Halloween twist.
The group chat
Pick a friend who loves a good joke and plan a dance to share in the chat. Choose a photo with their permission.
Your own dance video
Prefer to do the moves yourself? Follow the tutorial, practice slowly, and film your own version with friends.
Guide & Blog
Learn the dance and the story behind it
Use Guide to learn the steps and plan an edit. Visit Blog for the story behind the dance.
01 Guide · Learn the moves
Thriller dance tutorial
Follow eight Thrill The World lessons, back-view teaching videos, or a simplified beginner routine. Pick one version and practice along.
Read the guide 02 Guide · The character swap trendThriller dance character swap
See how people put a new person in a dance video. Learn what can change and what to check before you share.
Read the guide 03 Blog · Versions, music, and timingWhich Thriller dance version do you mean?
Compare the original film, Thrill The World, short challenges, and AI references. Find the right lesson and music for your version.
Read the story 04 Blog · The historyMichael Jackson's Thriller dance
Find out who created the dance, how the 1983 video was made, and why people still dance it every Halloween.
Read the storyFAQ
Thriller Dance AI FAQs
What is Thriller Dance AI?
Thriller Dance AI brings together photo-based Thriller dance ideas, video references, and practical guides. Solo is for one person, Group is for two or three people, and Pets is for an animated cat or dog. You can preview all three here.
What is the difference between Solo, Group, and Pets?
Solo features one person. Group is for two or three people dancing together. Pets uses an animated cat or dog that stands and dances like a person. Pick the one that matches who you want in the video.
Which Thriller dance version am I looking at?
Check the specific video. The original film, Thrill The World's longer group routine, short challenges, and AI edits can use different sequences. Our Thriller dance version comparison explains how to match the dancer, opening step, lesson, and music before choosing a reference.
What photos work best?
Clear photos in even light, with the face and body visible. For Group, use a separate photo of each person, or a photo where everyone stands apart. For Pets, show the face, ears, body, and markings.
Can my cat or dog do the Thriller dance?
Pets focuses on an animated version of a cat or dog that stands on two legs and does the dance. The cat and dog references show this style.
Are these videos made with Thriller Dance AI?
No. They are independent dance references that show the movement and visual style. They are not examples generated by this site.
Will the background stay the same?
It may change. The previews do not promise the same street, camera angle, or background dancers in your result. Group focuses on two or three people, rather than everyone in a crowd.
Is Thriller Dance AI free?
Watching the previews and reading the guides is free. Browsing does not require an account, photo upload, or payment.
Is the Thriller song included?
The previews include audio from their source videos. Sound is off by default. Tap the speaker button to listen. We do not offer a separate song download. When you post a dance video, choose music from the app's library and follow its rules.
How can I learn a specific Thriller dance move?
Use our move finder for opening steps, claw hands, shoulder accents, and the later zombie-walk combination. The links go to a teacher's own chapters. Choose one routine first, then use the matching music practice for that version.
Who should I credit for the dance and reference video?
The original film credits Michael Peters and Michael Jackson for choreography. Also name the creator of the particular adaptation, lesson, or clip you use. Our version and credit guide separates original choreography, teaching, performance, and AI references.
Is this an official Michael Jackson project?
No. Thriller Dance AI is an independent fan project. We are not affiliated with Michael Jackson's estate or Sony Music. Our Thriller dance history guide explains where the original dance came from.