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Susan Dell Dance AI: Do the Lord Farquaad Dance From One Photo

The straight-faced routine TikTok calls the Susan Dell dance: jump into a wide squat, sweep your arms low, bounce on your toes and hold a one-leg freeze. Upload one photo of yourself and receive the video with sound.

The original Susan Dell Dance reel by @far_quaad0Original reel
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The Susan Dell dance is TikTok's latest name for the Lord Farquaad dance: a straight-faced solo featuring a jump into a wide squat, low arm sweeps, toe-bouncing steps and a one-leg freeze with one arm extended. Upload one full-body photo, and Smew AI performs the routine as you, in your setting, with sound included.

Also called Lord Farquaad dance · Farquaad dance · Susan Dell dancing trend

Example

What the Susan Dell Dance video looks like

This is the original reel. Your photo replaces its character, so your video matches the same movements with your face. Each generation is unique.

Original reel by @far_quaad0, 11 s
The original reel by @far_quaad0 (30 September 2026), the first widely shared version of the routine: an AI-generated dancer wearing the villain's red velvet robe jumps into a wide squat, sweeps both arms low, bounces on the toes and holds a one-leg freeze with an expressionless face.
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Original reel by @trevor_hale04, 11 s
An AI version by @trevor_hale04 (10 October 2026): an AI-generated dancer dressed in black performs the identical routine in the same room, matching the same beat. Human versions replicate this clip's movements.
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Step by step

How to make the Susan Dell Dance video on Smew AI

Everything happens in your browser. No editing software, no prompt writing, no watermark.

  1. Add your photo

    Press "Create your own" and upload yourself, showing head to feet. Capture it with your camera or select from your library.

  2. Press Generate

    The button displays the price. Kling 3.0 Motion Control applies the Susan Dell dance movements to the person in your photo, within your photo's setting, for approximately 11 seconds, with the reel's original sound. No prompt writing needed.

  3. Download or share

    The video finishes in a few minutes as a 9:16 MP4. Download it, share from your device, or access it later in your Library.

Which photo works best?

You need one photo of yourself.

  • Stand upright with your entire body visible from head to feet, face pointing toward the camera and both arms clear of your body. The dance involves deep squats, extended arms and a one-leg pose, so nothing should hide your legs or hands.
  • The video preserves the location and framing of your photo, so a vertical photo showing some floor and open space around you works best. A simple room resembles the original most closely.
  • Wear whatever you want to dance in: your clothing remains. No sunglasses, no mask, no beauty filter, and no other people in the photo.
  • Use a photo of yourself or of an adult who gave permission. Never a photo of a public figure, Susan Dell included, or of a stranger.

Where did the Susan Dell Dance trend start?

The routine began as the Lord Farquaad dance. Imitations of the bob-haired villain from the Shrek films were already popular on TikTok: on 25 September 2026 @2manycupz, an account calling itself Lord farquaad, posted one dancing in a parking lot, and that clip reached 1.8 million views. On 30 September @far_quaad0 posted the routine this page replicates, labeled as AI: an AI-generated dancer in the villain's red velvet robe jumps into a wide squat, sweeps the arms low, bounces on the toes and holds a one-leg freeze. It reached 255,500 views, and its sound appears under the tutorials.

On 7 October Susan Dell, wife of Dell founder Michael Dell, stood behind the president in the Oval Office at an event about investment accounts for children (BroBible). Videos of her spread quickly, many unkind about her appearance, and starting 9 October AI videos placed her face on the dancer. TikTok started calling the routine the Susan Dell dance, and two CapCut tutorials from 13 October reached over 380,000 views each. Smew AI does not use her face or her footage: your clip features you.

  1. @2manycupz, an account calling itself Lord farquaad, posts an imitation of the Shrek villain dancing in a parking lot; the clip reached 1.8 million views by 17 October. TikTok

  2. @far_quaad0 posts the AI-generated routine in the villain's costume, labeled as AI: the wide squat, arm sweeps and one-leg freeze; it reached 255,500 views by 17 October, and its sound appears under the tutorials. TikTok

  3. @tony_boubini posts a group dance featuring the Lord Farquaad and Jean Phil characters; it reached 2.7 million views by 17 October. TikTok

  4. Susan Dell stands behind the president in the Oval Office at an event about investment accounts for children; videos of her go viral. BroBible

  5. @trevor_hale04 posts an AI version featuring an AI-generated dancer in black in the same room, matching the same beat; it reached 270,600 views by 17 October. Google searches for "susan dell dance" hit their 30-day peak in the US the same day. TikTok

  6. CapCut tutorials for the Susan Dell dance by @xbus260522093 and @jax133432 surpass 400,300 and 383,100 views. TikTok

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The Susan Dell Dance prompt

You don't need these: the one-tap workflow runs them for you, along with the trend clip. [Image 1] and [Image 2] are your two photos, and [Video 1] is the trend clip the video replicates.

Human

1 photo: you, head to feetKling 3.0 Motion Control11 s · 720p · 9:1644 credits
Video prompt

Use the reference image as the sole character identity reference and the reference video as the motion reference. Animate exactly one adult dancer, in the place from the reference image. Preserve the person's recognizable face, hairstyle, skin tone, body proportions, outfit, shoes, and accessories throughout the video. Follow the reference dancer's movement order and timing, with a deadpan, dead-serious face the whole time: the hop down into a deep, wide squat with the knees turned out and the arms crossed at the chest, the small bounces in the squat with the arms flung out wide, the low arm sweeps across the body near the floor, the quick spin back up, the bouncy steps with both fists raised by the shoulders, the light steps on the toes with one hand on the hip and the other palm turned up to the side, and the final freeze on one leg with one arm stretched out high to the side, the other hand flat at the chest and the other knee lifted. Do not invent additional moves. The quick motion-blur trails in the reference video during the spins are not other people: there is only one dancer, with no ghost copies. Keep the entire body visible from head to shoes, with enough space around both hands and feet. Follow the reference framing and camera movement. Maintain natural balance, believable landings, stable ground contact, and consistent shadows. Keep the face recognizable during turns. No extra dancers, duplicate bodies, extra limbs, fused fingers, outfit changes, new camera cuts, text, or watermark. Use a vertical 9:16 reference and output when supported. No black beanie, no long dark red-streaked hair, no fitted black T-shirt, no black cargo pants with chains and no studded wristbands unless the reference image shows them, and the person keeps their own body shape, not the very muscular build of the dancer in the video.

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How many credits does it cost?

You pay per video in credits, and the create page displays the exact price on the Generate button before you spend anything. The one-tap price includes the video, generated in one step from your photos and the trend clip, charged once. One video costs 44 credits, so the smallest one-time pack covering it is $9.99 for 100 credits, with no subscription. The cheaper models are available if you run the prompts manually in AI Video.

Video modelSettingsCredits
Kling 3.0 Motion Control (this template)11 s, 720p, replicates the moves of the trend clip, one tap44

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What happens in the Susan Dell dance video, beat by beat?

The clip runs 11 seconds, one unbroken shot from a low, stationary camera, with an expressionless face throughout:

TimeThe move
0-2.5 sYou jump down into a deep, wide squat, knees pointing out, arms crossed at your chest, then thrown out wide while you bounce in the squat.
2.5-4.5 sRemaining low, both arms sweep across your body near the floor; then a quick spin back upright.
4.5-6.5 sBouncy steps with both fists raised by your shoulders.
6.5-8.5 sLight steps on your toes, one hand on your hip, the other palm facing up to the side.
8.5-11 sThe freeze: one arm extended high to the side, the other hand flat at your chest, one knee raised.

How it works: Kling 3.0 Motion Control applies the movements from the AI-generated clip by @trevor_hale04 above (the identical routine, matching the same beat as the original) to the person in your photo. You retain your own face, hair, clothing and body shape, and the clip appears in the location from your photo, at 720p in your photo's framing. The routine's sound is added back after generation, and you can disable it on the result screen.

Press "Create your own" and upload your photo; the exact price appears on the Generate button before you spend anything. Every generation is a fresh take, so results vary.

Why is it called the Susan Dell dance, and the Lord Farquaad dance?

The first name came from the dancer's outfit. The clip from 30 September features an AI-generated dancer dressed as Lord Farquaad, the villain from the Shrek films, wearing the black bob, red velvet robe and gold chain, and people searched for it as the Lord Farquaad dance or the Farquaad dance. The routine isn't a scene from the films.

The second name appeared a week later. Following the Oval Office event on 7 October, people online drew comparisons between Susan Dell and the character, AI videos placed her face on the dancer, and the tutorials began using her name: "Susan Dell dance tutorial", "Susan Dell dancing trend". Her husband, Michael Dell, reposted a request to leave her alone.

On Smew AI the name only indicates which trend this is. The template never creates a clip of Susan Dell or of anyone who didn't consent: you upload your own photo, and the dancer in your clip is you. No costume and no bob wig are included, unless your photo shows them.

Which sound and hashtags should you post it with?

Your clip includes the 11 seconds of sound the routine is synchronized to, so it's ready to post. On TikTok you can also select the original sound from the trend clip, "son original" by Lord, which the tutorials and AI versions use; commenters identify the track as "Matrix (BL Studio loop)" by chrmbchrmb. The music belongs to its owners, and Smew AI grants you no rights to it. Review the platform's music rules before using the clip in an ad.

Hashtags: #lordfarquaad is the largest tag (48,660 videos and 1.8 billion views on 17 October 2026), followed by #susandell (6,176 videos), #lordfarquaaddance and the recent #susandelldance. Keep the platform's AI label visible.

More straight-faced dances from the same wave of AI characters: the Toc Toc dance and the gang gang dance.

What goes wrong, and how do you fix it?

ProblemFix
The face resembles you lessUse a clear photo with your face pointing toward the camera and good lighting, then generate again.
Feet or hands are cut offThe video preserves your photo's framing. Use a photo showing your entire body and some floor visible.
A blur or a duplicate figure in the spinsThe original clip shows motion-blur trails in its two quick spins. The prompt specifies one dancer only; generate again if a duplicate appears.
A black beanie, red-streaked hair or black cargo pants appearThe dancer in the trend clip wears these. The prompt blocks them unless your photo shows them; generate again.
The squat isn't as deep as the originalMotion Control preserves your body shape and balance. A photo where you stand with legs slightly apart helps.
The video model rejects the photoSome photos get rejected. The credits are returned; try a different photo.
FAQ

Susan Dell Dance trend questions

What is the Susan Dell dance?
It's a straight-faced solo dance from TikTok, also known as the Lord Farquaad dance: a jump into a deep, wide squat, arm sweeps near the floor, bouncy steps and a one-leg freeze with one arm extended. The Susan Dell viral dance name, and the Susan Dell dancing posts, became popular after 7 October 2026.
Is the Susan Dell dance the same as the Lord Farquaad dance?
Yes. The routine originated as the Lord Farquaad dance (a clip of an AI-generated dancer dressed as the Shrek villain, 30 September 2026), and the Lord Farquaad dancing clips received a second name after people drew comparisons between Susan Dell and the character. Search "Susan Dell Lord Farquaad" or "Susan Dell Farquaad" and you'll find the same Susan Dell Lord Farquaad dance.
Who made the original Lord Farquaad dance?
The original Lord Farquaad dance clip on TikTok is by @far_quaad0, posted on 30 September 2026 and labeled as AI. People call him the Lord Farquaad dance guy, and many Lord Farquaad dancers have replicated the routine since, using AI characters or their own costumes. It's the first example on this page.
Is it the Shrek Lord Farquaad dance from the films?
No. The character is from the Shrek films, but this routine isn't a scene from them: it originates from the AI clip of 30 September 2026. Smew AI doesn't use any film footage, and your clip features you, not the character.
Are the trend clips made with AI?
Most are. The first routine clip is labeled as AI, the Lord Farquaad AI meme clips by various accounts replicate it with AI-generated characters, and the Susan Dell dance AI clips place a real person's face on the dancer using AI. A Lord Farquaad dance AI or Susan Dell dancing AI clip on Smew AI uses only your own photo.
How do I make the Susan Dell dance AI video?
Press "Create your own" and upload one full-body photo of yourself. Press Generate; the button displays the price first. You receive an 11-second AI dance video with sound. It works like an AI dance video generator for this specific trend: no Susan Dell dance CapCut template or Lord Farquaad dance CapCut tutorial to follow, and no Susan Dell dance template to search for. It's the AI dance trend from TikTok, featuring you.
Do I need a Susan Dell dance tutorial to learn the steps?
No. The Susan Dell dance tutorial and Susan Dell dancing tutorial clips on TikTok (13 October, up to 400,300 views) demonstrate how to do the Susan Dell dance with a CapCut template, and some Lord Farquaad dance tutorial or Farquaad dance tutorial clips break down the Susan Dell dance steps individually. Here the AI performs it: from one photo it executes the entire routine. How to do the Lord Farquaad dance yourself? Jump into a wide squat, sweep your arms low, bounce on your toes, then hold a one-leg freeze with one arm extended.
What song is in the Susan Dell dance?
The trend clip uses the sound "son original" by Lord, the same Lord Farquaad dance song in the tutorials and AI versions. Commenters identify the track as "Matrix (BL Studio loop)" by chrmbchrmb. A Smew AI clip includes the same 11 seconds of the Susan Dell dance song, and you can disable it on the result screen.
Is the Susan Dell dance trend still going on TikTok?
Yes. The Susan Dell dance TikTok tutorials from 13 October surpassed 380,000 views each, new Susan Dell dancing trend clips appeared on 16 and 17 October, and US Google searches for "susan dell dance" climbed again on 17 October 2026, following their peak on 10 October. The Lord Farquaad dance trend on TikTok launched on 30 September, and #susandelldance is a recent tag. A Lord Farquaad dance TikTok of your own still gets noticed.
Can I make a meme or a GIF of it?
Yes. Your Susan Dell dance video is an MP4 file you can post as a Lord Farquaad dance meme or convert into a GIF using any GIF maker. Lord Farquaad dancing meme and Susan Dell dancing meme posts use the same 11 seconds; a Lord Farquaad dance GIF, a Lord Farquaad dancing GIF or a Susan Dell dancing GIF is typically the freeze at the end. A Susan Dell dance meme or a Lord Farquaad dance video created here always features you.
Can I put Susan Dell's face, or a celebrity's face, in the video?
No. Susan Dell is a real person, and Smew AI doesn't create clips of her or of anyone who didn't consent. Use a photo of yourself or of an adult who gave permission.
Where does the background of my video come from?
From your photo. Kling 3.0 Motion Control applies only the movements from the trend clip, so your own room, street or hallway remains, and so do your clothes. The bedroom from the original clip isn't included.
Can my cat or dog do the Susan Dell dance?
Not yet. We found no pet clip of this routine to replicate, so this template has a version for people only. For pets, try the [AI dancing dog](/templates/ai-dancing-dog-video) or the pet version of the [Toc Toc dance](/templates/toc-toc-dance-ai-trend).
What prompt does the trend use?
No creator of the trend published a prompt: the routine is an AI clip with no prompt in its caption or comments, and the CapCut templates are private. Smew AI uses Kling 3.0 Motion Control with our own prompt that describes each move, maintains one dancer and preserves your face, clothing and location. You write no prompt yourself.
How long is the video and what format is it?
11 seconds at 720p, as an MP4 file with sound and no watermark. The video matches the framing of your photo, so a vertical photo produces a vertical 9:16 clip.
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