# AI Cat Dance > AI cat dance videos turn one photo of your cat into a dancing clip, serious face included. Canonical: https://danceaiapp.com/ai-cat-dance Updated: 2026-10-06 Publisher: AI Dance (https://danceaiapp.com), by Applax Pte. Ltd. AI cat dance videos turn one photo of your cat into a dancing clip, serious face included. Pick a dance like Zoo, Not Cute Anymore or Like Jennie, upload a clear photo of your cat, and AI Dance makes a 9:16 video for TikTok or Reels in a few minutes. No treats, no costume, no cooperation needed. ## Dances - [Zoo](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/zoo-dance): 1 credit, 9 s, for baby, cat. - [Not Cute Anymore](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/not-cute-anymore-dance): 1 credit, 10 s, for baby, cat. - [Music](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/music-dance): 1 credit, 10 s, for baby, person, dog, cat. - [Like Jennie](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/like-jennie-dance): 1 credit, 10 s, for baby, cat. - [Chanel by Tyla](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/chanel-dance): 1 credit, 10 s, for dog, person, baby. - [Overdrive](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/overdrive-dance): 1 credit, 10 s, for baby, person, dog. - [She Is So Perfect](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/she-is-so-perfect-dance): 1 credit, 6 s, for baby. - [Squabble Up](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/squabble-up-dance): 1 credit, 10 s, for baby, dog. - [You Know Nothing](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/you-know-nothing-dance): 1 credit, 10 s, for baby, dog. - [Chubina](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/chubina-dance): 1 credit, 10 s, for baby, dog. - [Jump](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/jump-dance): 1 credit, 10 s, for baby. - [Levitating](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/levitating-dance): 1 credit, 8 s, for baby. - [Just Wanna Rock](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/just-wanna-rock-dance): 1 credit, 10 s, for baby, person, dog. - [Nan](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/nan-dance): 1 credit, 9 s, for baby, person, dog. ## What is the AI cat dance trend? The AI cat dance trend is a stream of short videos in which a photo of a cat is turned into a dancing clip with AI. Cats joined the AI dance wave in early 2026, after AI baby dance videos spread to pets, and they keep showing up in new AI trends: two days after the Hotel Lobby AI trend started in September 2026, a version with two cats in the orange studio drew more than 73,000 likes on X, according to Know Your Meme. People look for it too. In Google's US data, searches for "ai cat dance" were at about 2,400 a month in August 2026, and most results are reposted clips, not tools. Cats are the perfect dancers for this format, because a cat would never do it for real. ## How do I make my cat dance with AI? Pick a dance, upload one photo of your cat and tap Generate: 1. **Choose a dance.** [Zoo](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/zoo-dance) and [Not Cute Anymore](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/not-cute-anymore-dance) are our favorites for cats, and [Music](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/music-dance) and [Like Jennie](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/like-jennie-dance) work well too. 2. **Upload a photo.** One cat, sitting up or standing, whole body in view, facing the camera. 3. **Generate and download.** Your video is ready in a few minutes as a 9:16 MP4 file. AI Dance does not add music, so add a trending sound in TikTok or Reels before you post. ## Which dances work best for cats? Cats look best in dances with clear poses and a bit of attitude: - [Zoo](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/zoo-dance): jumps, big arm swings and a dramatic finish, to Shakira's song from Zootopia 2. - [Not Cute Anymore](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/not-cute-anymore-dance): a sweet look, then a serious pose. Cats already have the serious part. - [Music](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/music-dance): head bobs, paw pumps and a paws-up finish. - [Like Jennie](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/like-jennie-dance): a crouch, a pop up and punchy arms. - [Chanel by Tyla](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/chanel-dance): crossed arms and a paw to the mouth. - [Overdrive](https://danceaiapp.com/templates/overdrive-dance): slow, sweet poses, good for a cat that sits. ## Why does my cat look strange in the video? Usually the AI could not see enough of the cat. Cats curl, tuck their paws and hide their legs, so: - **The body looks stretched.** The cat was lying down or curled up. Use a photo of the cat sitting up. - **The legs look invented.** The paws were tucked under. Pick a photo where the legs show. - **The face blurs.** The photo was soft or dark. Use a sharp photo in daylight. - **The cat disappears into the sofa.** Same-color fur and background. Pick a photo with contrast. - **The video failed.** A failed video gives its credits back, so try another photo at no extra cost. ## How do I post an AI cat dance video? Post it with a sound and a deadpan caption. Cats are funniest when they look like they mean it. - **Add the sound.** AI Dance does not add music, so pick the dance's song or a trending sound in TikTok or Reels. Each dance page names its song. - **Start on the still photo.** A cat sitting perfectly still for half a second, then the dance, is the whole joke. - **Caption it like a cat would.** "I only dance when no one is watching" or "do not tell the dog" works better than an explanation. - **Pair it with the real thing.** A clip of your cat ignoring you, then the AI dance, makes a strong before and after. - **Try a few dances.** The same cat in Zoo, Not Cute Anymore and Like Jennie makes an easy three-part series. ## How much does an AI cat dance video cost? Every cat-friendly dance costs 1 credit per video. Credit packs start at $4.49 for 3 credits, and the weekly plan is $7.99 for 8 credits a week. You can earn a free video by inviting friends. Invite 3 friends with your link. When 3 friends join with Google sign-in, you get a free video (1 credit), up to 10 times. Videos have no watermark. See [pricing](https://danceaiapp.com/pricing). ## Which photo works best? - Use a photo of one cat with the whole body in view, from ears to tail. - Sitting up and facing the camera is the best pose. A loaf or a curled-up cat has to be unrolled by the AI. - Shoot at the cat's eye level, close to the floor or the sofa. - Pick a background that contrasts with the fur. Black cats need bright light and a light background. - Use burst mode and keep the sharpest shot. Cats move at the worst moment. - Keep people and other pets out of the frame, or the AI may animate them instead. ## Frequently asked questions ### How do I make my cat dance with AI? Upload one clear photo of your cat, pick a dance such as Zoo or Not Cute Anymore, and tap Generate. The video is ready in a few minutes. ### Is there a free way to make my cat dance using AI? Yes, by inviting friends you can earn a free video. Invite 3 friends with your link. When 3 friends join with Google sign-in, you get a free video (1 credit), up to 10 times. Otherwise each cat dance costs 1 credit. Credit packs start at $4.49 for 3 credits, and the weekly plan is $7.99 for 8 credits a week. ### What is the best photo of my cat to use? A sharp photo of your cat alone, sitting up and facing the camera, with the legs visible and a background that contrasts with the fur. ### Can I use a photo of my cat lying down? You can, but sitting photos work much better. A lying or curled-up cat has to be unrolled by the AI, which can change its shape. ### Can my cat do the Hotel Lobby trend? Our Hotel Lobby template is made for two people. For cats, pick a one-pet dance like Zoo or Not Cute Anymore. ### Does the cat video include music? No. AI Dance does not add music. Add a trending sound in TikTok or Reels when you post. ### How long is an AI cat dance video? Most cat dances are about 10 seconds long, in 9:16 for TikTok, Reels and Shorts. ### Can I use a kitten photo? Yes. Kittens work well when they sit still long enough for a sharp photo with the whole body in view. Burst mode helps. ### Will it work with a black cat? Yes, with a bright photo. Dark fur in a dark room hides the body's outline, so photograph your cat in daylight against a light background. ### Is my cat's photo stored? Your photo is used only to make your video. We never show it to other users. Photos are stored in our cloud storage only to make your video. You can delete your videos, and you can ask support@danceaiapp.com to delete your data.