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Smooth Criminal Dance Trend With Your Face
The Smooth Criminal dance challenge with you doing it at night: the sharp kicks, the shoulder pops and the slide, from one photo.
Free preview · No sign-up · $6.99 a video · 10 s · 9:16 · original sound
The trend
What is the Smooth Criminal Dance trend?
A Michael Jackson "Smooth Criminal" dance challenge spread on TikTok in October 2026, choreographed by Cadel and Mia (@cadelandmia, whose sound it uses). This solo version is by @maxlvjacob, posted October 19, 2026.
- Sound
- original sound by Cadel and Mia
- Clip we use
- @maxlvjacob, posted October 19, 2026
- Hashtags
- #smoothcriminal #michaeljackson #dancechallenge
- Still trending?
- Yes: 25 creators posted it in the 7 days to November 5, 2026
- Added here
- November 5, 2026
The moves
- A sharp kick out
- Shoulder pops to the beat
- A slide and a turn
- The lean back to finish
How to make it
How do I make the Smooth Criminal Dance trend?
Add one photo of yourself and see a free preview of you in the clip's first frame in about 15 seconds. If you like it, the 10-second video copies every move of the original and keeps its sound.
- Add one photo
One person, face clearly visible and well lit; waist-up or full body works best. No sign-up, no app.
- See yourself in it, free
A preview still in about 15 seconds. Not right? Change the outfit or add a note, up to 3 times free.
- Get the video
A 10-second vertical video for TikTok, Reels or Shorts, ready in a few minutes, no watermark. $6.99, paid once.
Good to know
Fast moves and hands can look softer than in the original.
Captions people use
Credit the original creator in your caption, and say it's AI.
- annie are you ok
- smooth criminal but make it me
FAQ
Smooth Criminal Dance Trend FAQ
Is the Smooth Criminal Dance trend free to make?
The preview is free: add a photo and see yourself in the Smooth Criminal Dance trend in about 15 seconds, then change it up to 3 times. The 10-second video is $6.99, paid once, no sign-up.
Do I have to learn the Smooth Criminal dance?
No. The video copies the original clip's moves and timing onto you from one photo, and keeps its sound.
Can I keep my own clothes?
Yes. Under the preview, pick "My own clothes" and try again. You can also add a short note such as "smiling" or "hair down".
Who made the original Smooth Criminal Dance video?
The clip we use was posted by @maxlvjacob on TikTok on October 19, 2026. It is linked on this page; @maxlvjacob can have it removed at any time.
What photo should I use?
One person, face clearly visible and well lit; waist-up or full body works best. Only photos of yourself, or of adults who agreed to it.
More solo trends
Make your Smooth Criminal Dance video
The moves, the sound, your face.