A Beginner’s Guide to Making a Viral TikTok Dance Video

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TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms of all time, attracting over a billion users each month. It gives its people the opportunity to record their own videos and combine them with songs and trend-worthy effects.

It’s not unheard of for someone with very few followers or views to suddenly hit the big time and become an international star. Though it’s rare, anyone on TikTok has the opportunity to become a viral success.

One video can change your life, so we’re going to share with you everything need to become the next TikTok trendsetter. In this guide, we’ll take you through the process of making a TikTok video step by step.

 

Recording your TikTok video

Recording a video with TikTok vs. uploading your content from your mobile

Whether you’re shooting a new video with the TikTok in-app camera or uploading an existing video from your photo library, we’ll break down the benefits of both.

Shooting a video within the TikTok app allows you to apply filters and effects before you even start recording, which can save you a lot of time. A major benefit to this is that certain videos, such as lip-syncing, will be much easier to record within the TikTok app. 

If you’re shooting a video with multiple clips, it makes more sense to shoot with a phone camera, as the TikTok app has a 60-second time limit. From here you can edit it down for TikTok.

 

How to make TikTok videos with viral potential

Now that you’ve decided which camera option you’ll use to shoot your video, here are some tips for creating a TikTok video with viral potential:

  • Get to the point. Short, sweet and quick-to-the-point videos are more popular, it keeps your viewers engaged. 
  • Trending sounds or songs. Use the sounds you always hear on your ‘For You’ page.
  • Use trending hashtags. TikTok actually lists the top-trending hashtags on the Discover tab. Be sure to include these in the bio.
  • Jump on a trend. Use content that is already popular on the app, such as a popular dance. Don’t be afraid to jump on a trend — just be sure to put your own style on it.
  • Tell a story. While everyone loves a good trending dance video, stories are the most likely pieces of content to go viral. If you have a crazy tale to tell, let us hear it! Think about telling it in a creative way.

 

Dancers practicing in dance hall

How to make a TikTok dance video

If you are following an existing dance, try and find a slow-motion tutorial that breaks down the moves so that they’re easier to see and try out for yourself. Searching “tutorial” followed by the name of the dance you want to try within the TikTok app will bring up many results.

Try turning your phone’s front-facing camera on and set it up on a flat surface. This will give you the best view to make sure you’re replicating the moves properly.

Now you’re all set up, here’s how to make a TikTok dance video:

  1. Open your TikTok app.
  2. Press the + button at the bottom-center of the screen.
  3. Hit “Add sound” at the top-center of the screen.
  4. Search for the sound you wish to use by looking it up in the search bar.
  5. Tap the sound and press the red checkmark to add it to your video.
  6. Set up your phone to prepare to record.
  7. Press the timer button on the right side of the screen.
  8. Choose either a 3- or 10-second countdown.
  9. Press the “Start countdown” button.
  10. Record your dance!
  11. Add any filters, effects, stickers, or text.
  12. Press the Next button.
  13. Write your caption and fill out any other details.
  14. Press Post.

How long does it take for a TikTok to go viral?

Some videos gain a lot of views immediately, while others don’t show up on the ‘For You’  page for weeks. There are algorithms at work that respond best to hashtags and trending content.

Be sure to follow our steps above in order to nail this. Goodluck on your adventure into the world of viral video creation. One final tip, be sure to check out some of the top accounts to gain inspiration for your own content. 

 

Famous TikTok dancers

 

Charli TikTok16-year-old Charli is the poster child for TikTok dancers, with 148.9m followers on the platform. She recently launched a #DistanceDance trend as part of a brand partnership with Proctor & Gamble. Also a creator of lip sync videos, Charli’s audience find her inspirational, charitable and compassionate.

 

 

Jelinuh TikTok

32-year-old Jelina is a dancer and TikToker who posts lip sync, dance and comedy videos to the platform, some of which feature family and friends. She has 7m followers on the platform and brings in Very Positive sentiment on Instagram. Jelina counts Kelly Kikx in her influencer network.

 

 

Screenshot 2022 11 30 at 17.14.49 - Big Creative EducationArhan Khan is a famous dance TikTok influencer from New Delhi who runs dance workshops. The 18-year-old gained notoriety for Bollywood dance routines and now frequently posts lip sync videos. Also known as Lucky Dancer, he has a large 18.3m following on Instagram and 777m likes on TikTok.

 

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