How to make an AI dance video with motion control
Make any character perform a trending dance: pick a reference clip, prepare the character photo, choose Kling 3.0 Motion or Wan 2.2 Animate, and fix common issues.
Dance trends move fast, and motion control lets you join them with any character: yourself, a mascot, an AI influencer or a cartoon. You give the AI two things, a reference video with the moves and a photo of your character, and it makes your character perform the same motion.
What you need
- A reference clip of the dance or movement, ideally one you filmed yourself.
- A photo of your character, full body if possible.
- The motion control tool.
Step 1: Pick a good reference clip
The reference decides how clean the result is.
- One person in frame. Groups confuse the motion tracking.
- Whole body visible from head to feet for the entire clip.
- Steady camera. A phone on a tripod is perfect; fast pans and zooms are not.
- Clear movement against a simple background.
- Short. 5 to 10 seconds covers most trends.
Step 2: Prepare the character photo
- Full body, standing, in a similar framing to the reference. If the reference shows head to feet, the photo should too.
- Arms and legs visible, not hidden behind objects.
- Sharp and well lit.
- For a recurring character, create it once in Character so it looks the same in every video.
Step 3: Choose the model
| Model | Pick it when |
|---|---|
| Kling 3.0 Motion Pro | It is a hero clip and faces and hands must be perfect |
| Kling 3.0 Motion | Everyday dance and gesture videos, sharp and steady |
| Kling 2.6 Motion | A solid, lower-cost Kling option |
| Wan 2.2 Animate | You want the lowest cost, from 480p |
The generator shows the price in credits before you start, so you can compare models on the same clip.
Kling's newest motion transfer: sharper detail, steadier faces and hands.
Try Kling 3.0 MotionStep 4: Generate and check
Upload the character photo and the reference, pick the model and generate. When it is done, check:
- Face: does it stay the same person throughout?
- Hands: are fingers clean during fast moves?
- Feet: do they stay on the ground, without sliding?
- Clothes: do they move naturally?
Fixing common problems
- Face drifts: use a sharper, front-facing character photo, or switch to Kling 3.0 Motion Pro.
- Body proportions look off: match the framing of the photo to the reference (both full body, both from the front).
- Jittery motion: use a steadier reference clip with a single person.
- Background warps: pick a character photo with a simple background.
Finishing touches
- Add the trend's audio in TikTok or Reels when you post.
- Make the character sing or talk with Lip Sync.
- Sharpen the result with Video Upscale, with 60 fps for smoother moves.
Ideas
- Your brand mascot doing this week's trend.
- An AI influencer posting daily dance clips.
- Your pet or a toy figure "dancing" (works best with human-shaped characters).
- A product demo where a presenter copies a precise gesture.
Frequently asked questions
How do AI dance videos work?
Motion control AI reads the body movement in a reference video and applies it to the person or character in your photo, so they perform the same dance without being filmed.
Which model is best for AI dance videos?
Kling 3.0 Motion Pro gives the sharpest faces and hands for hero clips, Kling 3.0 Motion is the everyday choice, and Wan 2.2 Animate is the budget option.
Can I use a cartoon or AI character?
Yes. Any clear, full-body character image works, including illustrations, 3D characters and AI-generated people, as long as the body is visible and roughly human-shaped.
Is it allowed to use someone else’s dance video as the reference?
Use clips you filmed or have rights to. Using a creator’s video without permission can break platform rules and copyright, especially for ads.