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Tecktonik Dance AI: Step onto the String-Light Stage

Wide arm swings, hands reaching toward the head, both arms shooting upward, followed by rapid, precise arm choreography on a compact stage lit by string lights: the electro dance from the 2000s that Cheba Man revived in 2026. Upload a single photo of yourself or your pet to generate the dance complete with its soundtrack.

The original Tecktonik Dance reel by @ashanolasOriginal reel
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The Tecktonik dance is a French electro style from the 2000s built on precise arm choreography. Russian dancer Cheba Man revived it on TikTok in 2026. His viral clip features him performing on a compact stage beneath string lights to Benny Benassi's "Love Is Gonna Save Us". Upload a single photo: yourself, your cat, or your dog steps into his position.

Also called Electro dance · Cheba Man dance · Tecktonik party · Love Is Gonna Save Us dance · Тектоник

Example

Preview of the Tecktonik Dance video

Made on Smew AI from an AI-made photo with the prompts on this page, not a real person. Your result will differ from run to run.

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Made from one AI-made photo with the Your photo version, Human option (228 credits). Nobody in it is a real person.
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Original reel by @ashanolas, 15 s
Source reel from @ashanolas: an Abyssinian cat, animated through AI, performs the choreography on a red-illuminated stage beneath string lights as two sunglasses-wearing dancers move behind it. Pet replicates this clip.
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Original reel by @cheba_man, 15 s
Source reel from @cheba_man: the performer who revived the Tecktonik dance executes it on a compact stage under string lights, bathed in red illumination, as the audience records. Human replicates this clip.
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Original reel by @cheba_man, 15 s
Source reel from @cheba_man, "Cheba in Paris": he enters the nighttime plaza and performs the dance before the golden-lit Eiffel Tower as tourists observe. Paris replicates this clip.
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Step by step

Create the Tecktonik Dance video using Smew AI

The entire process happens in your browser. No editing software needed, no prompts to compose, no watermarks added.

  1. Upload your photo

    Click "Create your own" and upload your image. Capture it using your camera or select from your gallery.

  2. Click Generate

    The cost appears on the button. Seedance 2.5 integrates your images into the Tecktonik Dance trend footage and recreates it frame by frame for 15 seconds, including the original soundtrack from the reel. No prompt writing required.

  3. Download or post

    The video is ready in up to several minutes as a 9:16 MP4. Download it, share it from your phone, or find it later in your Library.

What kind of photo works best?

Upload one photo: yourself for Human or Paris, your pet for Pet.

  • Human: full-body or waist-up shot, with a clear face in proper lighting. Since the stage is captured from audience level, facial clarity outweighs proximity. Your clothing transfers from the photo: dress as you'd like to appear dancing.
  • Skip sunglasses, face-obscuring caps, and beauty filters. While the reel's dancer wears sunglasses, the system omits them unless present in your upload.
  • Pet: a focused image showing the complete animal from ears to paws. Coloring and patterns transfer from your photo. Cats resemble the reel most closely; dogs perform upright for identical choreography.
  • Background doesn't matter: the reel determines the setting.
  • Upload images of yourself, consenting adults, or your own pets. Never celebrities or strangers.

Origins of the Tecktonik Dance trend

Tecktonik, also called electro dance, took shape at the Metropolis club in Rungis, south of Paris, where Cyril Blanc and Alexandre Barouzdin ran "Tecktonik Killer" nights from 2002. The arm-heavy style spread online and at the Paris Techno Parade in 2007, then faded after Metropolis ended those nights in late 2008.

In February 2026 the Russian dancer Sasha Cheba, @cheba_man on TikTok, began posting the old moves to 2000s electro hits. On 24 May 2026 he posted "я чеба мэн" ("I'm Cheba Man"): he dances on a small stage under string lights, in red light, to Benny Benassi's 2003 track "Love Is Gonna Save Us", while the crowd films him. By 12 October it had 17 million views and 1.9 million likes. Spinnin' Records shared him on 30 May, and US Google searches for "tecktonik dance" reached 2,400 a month in May and June, up from 320 in September 2025.

AI versions followed: on 14 June @ashanolas made her Abyssinian cat do the dance on the same kind of stage, and in October AI templates of the stage dance spread on CapCut and Higgsfield. Then Cheba Man took the dance on tour: on 13 October he posted it at night in front of the Eiffel Tower, "Cheba in Paris", with 1.1 million views two days later. This page copies his stage reel, his Paris reel and the cat reel.

  1. Cyril Blanc and Alexandre Barouzdin launch the "Tecktonik Killer" events at the Metropolis club in Rungis, south of Paris, where the electro dance develops. Wikipedia

  2. @cheba_man shares his stage performance beneath string lights to "Love Is Gonna Save Us"; by 12 October it reaches 17 million views, 1.9 million likes and 202,400 shares on TikTok. TikTok

  3. Spinnin' Records announces the creator "is going viral for bringing back the Tecktonik dance"; by 12 October the post reaches 1.1 million views. TikTok

  4. @ashanolas shares her Abyssinian cat executing the dance on a red-illuminated stage, created with AI; by 12 October it reaches 282,900 views and 21,400 likes. TikTok

  5. CapCut "Tecktonik party" AI templates emerge and the hashtag #tecktonikparty begins; a tutorial shared that day reaches 643,100 views by 12 October. TikTok

  6. @bgk0065 shares an AI adaptation of the stage dance created with Higgsfield Genjutsu; within three days it reaches 355,600 views and 78,200 likes. TikTok

  7. Following a Vatican reel by three days, @cheba_man releases "Cheba in Paris": performing the dance at night before the golden-lit Eiffel Tower as tourists observe; within two days it reaches 1.1 million views and 164,100 likes. TikTok

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The Tecktonik Dance prompts

These aren't necessary: the single-tap workflow executes them automatically, along with the trend footage. [Image 1] and [Image 2] represent your two uploads, and [Video 1] is the trend footage your video recreates.

Human

1 photo: your photoSeedance 2.515 s · 720p · 9:16228 credits
Video prompt

Recreate the reference video [Video 1] shot for shot: the same outdoor party at night, the rows of warm string lights overhead, the dark building behind, the deep red stage light, the crowd in front of the stage that raises hands and films with phones, the same handheld phone camera from inside the crowd, the same framing, timing and dance moves. The ONLY change: the young man who dances alone on the small stage is now the person in [Image 1]. The dancer = the person in [Image 1], in every frame: copy the exact face from [Image 1] - face shape, eye color and eye shape, eyebrows, nose, mouth, skin tone, age, hair color, hair length and hairstyle, and any beard, moustache, glasses or freckles exactly as in the photo. The same real person in every frame, from the first second to the last, so their friends instantly recognize them, also when the arms pass in front of the face. Never morph, never drift back to the original dancer's face, never add or remove facial hair. No dark sunglasses unless [Image 1] shows them: the eyes stay visible. The dancer has the body and the clothes of the person in [Image 1], never the striped T-shirt and the baggy light trousers of the original dancer; if [Image 1] shows only the head or the upper body, invent the rest so it matches naturally. The dance, matching the reference second by second, sharp arm moves on the beat of a 2000s electro club track: 0-1 s: arms spread wide at shoulder height. 1-2 s: both arms straight up. 2-4 s: the hands come to the face, the arms cross in front of the chest and roll past the face. 4-7 s: arms straight out to the sides, palms up, quick snaps to the side, one hand to the head. 7-10 s: hands to the head and the chest, elbows out, arms spread wide again. 10-15 s: side steps, one arm swings over the head, the other hand on the chest. Anatomy rules: one head only, on the dancer's shoulders. Two arms and two hands, no extra limbs, even in the fastest moves. The people in the crowd keep their own faces and never get the dancer's face. No text, no logos, no watermark, no other dancers on the stage.

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Paris

1 photo: your photoSeedance 2.515 s · 720p · 9:16228 credits
Video prompt

Recreate the reference video [Video 1] shot for shot: the same wide square at night in front of a huge iron lattice tower lit in warm gold from the ground to the tip, the black night sky, the street lamps, the tourists and passers-by who stand at the left and walk behind, the same low handheld phone camera, the same framing, timing and dance moves. The ONLY change: the young man in the long black leather coat and dark sunglasses who dances alone in the middle of the square is now the person in [Image 1]. The dancer = the person in [Image 1], in every frame: copy the exact face from [Image 1] - face shape, eye color and eye shape, eyebrows, nose, mouth, skin tone, age, hair color, hair length and hairstyle, and any beard, moustache, glasses or freckles exactly as in the photo. The same real person in every frame, from the first second to the last, so their friends instantly recognize them, also in the night light and when the arms pass in front of the face. Never morph, never drift back to the original dancer's face or his brown bowl haircut, never add or remove facial hair. NO dark sunglasses unless [Image 1] shows them: the eyes stay visible. The dancer has the body and the clothes of the person in [Image 1], never the long black leather coat, the black printed T-shirt and the wide black trousers of the original dancer; if [Image 1] shows only the head or the upper body, invent the rest so it matches naturally. The dance, matching the reference second by second, sharp arm moves on the beat of a 2000s electro club track: 0-2 s: the dancer walks in from the right side of the frame to the middle, in front of the tower. 2-4 s: both hands come up to the face, then both fists punch forward at the camera, then the hands drop in front of the chest. 4-8 s: stands facing the camera, arms down, small bounces on the beat. 8-10 s: knees bent, the arms cross in front of the chest and roll past the face. 10-11 s: arms spread wide at shoulder height. 11-14.5 s: side steps and deep side lunges, one arm swings over the head, one arm stretched out to the side, a hand to the face, arms crossed at the chest. Anatomy rules: one head only, on the dancer's shoulders. Two arms and two hands, no extra limbs, even in the fastest moves. The tourists and passers-by keep their own faces and never get the dancer's face. The tower stays exactly as in the reference: the same shape and the same gold light. No text, no letters, no logos, no watermark, no other dancers.

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Credit cost breakdown

Payment is per video in credits, with the exact cost displayed on the Generate button before any charges. The single-tap price includes the complete video, produced in one step from your uploads and the trend footage, billed once. A single video costs 228 credits, making the smallest one-time package that covers it $39.99 for 450 credits, no subscription required. Lower-priced models exist if you manually execute the prompts in AI Video.

Video modelSettingsCredits
Seedance 2.5 (this template)15 s, 720p, recreates the trend footage, single tap228

One-time packs and plans are on the pricing page. A failed video gives its credits back.

Frame-by-frame breakdown of the Tecktonik dance video

Each variant recreates a viral clip of the dance, with your upload replacing its performer. The setting, string lights, red illumination, choreography and camera work transfer from the reel. Both clips consist of one continuous handheld shot, captured from below stage level:

BeatHuman (Cheba Man's reel, 15 s)Pet (the cat reel, 15 s)
OpeningYou're positioned on a compact stage above the audience beneath two lines of string lights: arms extended wide, hands moving toward the head, followed by both arms shooting upward.Your pet stands upright on rear legs on the stage, crossing front paws at the chest, then extending both paws straight overhead.
Main sequenceArms cross before the torso, sweep past the face and snap outward to each side on beat, then spread wide with palms facing upward.Quick paw gestures and crosses before the face, front limbs spreading wide, paws reaching toward the head, as two sunglasses-wearing dancers move in the background.
ClosingArms extend wide once more, followed by rapid lateral steps with one arm sweeping overhead as the audience raises hands and devices.Lateral steps traversing the stage while the camera angle lowers.

Paris recreates Cheba Man's Eiffel Tower nighttime clip, also a single handheld shot: you enter the plaza, thrust both fists toward the camera, bounce to the rhythm, then cross your arms, extend them wide and conclude with lateral lunges as tourists observe.

Human, Paris or Pet? Click "Create your own" and select one, or click the button beneath its reel on this page.

Technical details. All three variants employ Seedance 2.5, which integrates you or your pet into the actual reel: identical setting, audience, choreography, camera work, with your individual face and attire or your pet's individual coloring. The precise cost displays on the Generate button before any charges.

Human, Paris and Pet
FrameVertical 9:16, 720p
Length15 s (Paris: approximately 14.5 s, matching its reel duration)
SoundThe reel's soundtrack, applied post-generation; optional to disable
TimeUp to several minutes

Human employs a tighter crop of Cheba Man's reel, positioning you more prominently than he appears in the source material. Each generation produces a fresh interpretation, so outcomes vary.

Ideal subjects for the Tecktonik dance

The humor peaks when someone unexpected appears on stage, executing a 2007 dance routine with complete assurance. These subjects work well:

  • Yourself. The standard approach: your face, your attire, the complete choreography without practice.
  • Your cat. The cat clip is the most-viewed animal adaptation we located. Composed, dignified cats produce the best comedy.
  • Your dog. A dog standing upright and throwing paws skyward delivers the unexpected element.
  • Your parent or a friend who experienced 2007, with permission. Share it for a birthday.

Caption suggestions: "Me when the DJ plays 2007", "My cat at 3 am", "I never stopped doing Tecktonik", "POV: you were there in 2008". Or compose your own.

Looking for another crowd-and-stage setting? Enter the red-lit street celebration of the Bulin 47 AI trend, or position your pet before backup performers in the Single Ladies dog dance.

Audio and hashtags for posting

Your clip includes the audio from the reel it recreates: the identical 15 seconds of "Love Is Gonna Save Us" by Benny Benassi, so it's post-ready. You can disable the soundtrack on the results screen and substitute different audio when posting. The song remains the property of its owners, and Smew AI grants no licensing for it. Music policies vary by platform, so review them before incorporating the clip in advertisements or sponsored content.

Hashtags: #tecktonik is the primary tag, with 10,274 TikTok videos and 397.7 million views on 12 October 2026. The Russian variant #тектоник had 7,814 videos, #loveisgonnasaveus had 445 videos and 7 million views, and #chebaman references the dancer who launched the revival. Maintain the platform's AI designation.

Common issues and solutions

ProblemFix
Dark sunglasses appear, or a striped shirt (Human) or extended black leather coat (Paris)The reel's dancer wears these items. Upload an image with visible eyes and your own clothing, then regenerate.
Facial resemblance to your upload decreasesThe stage is captured from audience level, reducing facial size. Upload a sharp, forward-facing image in proper lighting, then regenerate.
Your pet appears orange with prominent ears (Pet)The reel features an orange Abyssinian cat. Upload an image where coloring and ears are distinct, then regenerate.
A dog appears rigid on rear legsThe reel features a cat. Upload an image showing the complete dog, then regenerate.
A hand or paw becomes blurred during rapid choreographyThis occurs frequently in quick movements. A second generation produces different results.
The video model rejects an uploadSome images get rejected. Credits return; attempt a different image.
FAQ

Tecktonik Dance trend questions

What is the Tecktonik dance?
Tecktonik, also called electro dance, is a French club dance from the 2000s that uses mostly the arms: wide arm swings, arms crossed in front of the chest, hands to the head and fast, sharp waves, with small side steps. It took shape at the Metropolis club near Paris from 2002 and was huge in 2007. In 2026 the dancer Cheba Man made it viral again on TikTok.
Who is Cheba Man?
Cheba Man (@cheba_man on TikTok) is Sasha Cheba, a Russian performer who began sharing Tecktonik choreography to 2000s electro tracks in February 2026. His stage performance beneath string lights from 24 May 2026 reached 17 million views and 1.9 million likes by 12 October 2026. Spinnin' Records featured him as the creator reviving the Tecktonik dance.
Which song accompanies the Tecktonik dance trend?
"Love Is Gonna Save Us" by Italian DJ Benny Benassi, a 2003 electro house composition. Cheba Man's viral stage clip and the AI adaptations feature it. A Smew AI clip includes the identical 15 seconds from the reel it recreates, and you can disable the soundtrack on the results screen.
How do I create the Tecktonik dance AI video using my photo?
Click "Create your own", choose Human, Paris or Pet, and upload one clear image of yourself or your pet. Click Generate; the cost displays first. You receive a 15-second vertical clip with the soundtrack, within several minutes. No prompt writing required, and the video saves in your Library when complete.
Can my cat or dog perform the Tecktonik dance?
Yes. Select Pet. It recreates the AI cat clip by @ashanolas: your pet stands on rear legs on a red-illuminated stage beneath string lights and executes the arm choreography as two dancers perform behind it. Cats resemble the reel most closely, and dogs stand upright for identical movements. Upload a sharp image showing the complete animal.
Can I perform the Tecktonik dance before the Eiffel Tower, like Cheba Man in Paris?
Yes. Select Paris. It recreates "Cheba in Paris", the clip Cheba Man shared on 13 October 2026, three days following one from the Vatican: at night he enters the plaza before the golden-lit Eiffel Tower and performs the Tecktonik dance (also spelled Tektonik) as tourists observe. Within two days it reached 1.1 million views. Your upload replaces him, positioning you performing identical choreography at the same location, with the soundtrack, your individual face and attire. French audiences recognize it as la danse Tecktonik at la tour Eiffel. The video is AI-generated from one image. Other locations, such as Christ the Redeemer in Rio, feature in AI adaptations of the trend, but this page recreates only his Paris clip.
Must I learn the choreography?
No. The choreography transfers from the reel, so the person or pet in your upload executes the complete sequence. You only upload one image.
Which AI model generates the video?
Seedance 2.5. It integrates your upload into the actual reel: identical setting, audience, choreography and camera work, at 720p, with your individual face and attire, or your pet's individual coloring and markings. Generation can take up to several minutes. There's one quality level, so you only choose Human, Paris or Pet.
Will Cheba Man appear in my video?
No. Your upload replaces the performer, placing your face, body and attire on the stage. The audience and setting transfer from his reel. Cheba Man and Benny Benassi have no connection to Smew AI. Don't upload images of them or other celebrities: a fabricated video of an actual person can violate platform policies and that person's legal protections.
Do I need the CapCut Tecktonik party template?
No. CapCut templates of the trend emerged in October 2026, but on Smew AI you upload one image and receive the complete 15-second clip with the soundtrack, ready for posting. Your pet can perform it as well.
What are the video duration and format specifications?
Human and Pet produce 15 seconds and Paris approximately 14.5 seconds (matching its reel duration), all vertical 9:16, at 720p, as an MP4 file with the soundtrack.
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