You've seen the trend — an AI clip of a grandpa dancing front-row at a packed Rio street party — and you want your own version. The whole thing is a four-step workflow: one clear photo in, a 12-second vertical clip with the sound already in the file out. No editing, and no prompt writing — the template already includes the choreography and camera work.
Here is the workflow on Charme Dance AI, including what it costs and where people usually go wrong.
Step 1: pick the right photo
The generator animates one person, so:
- One person in frame, clearly visible — a clear face animates best, with arms and legs in shot.
- JPG, PNG, or WebP, up to 10MB.
- Decent light beats everything else.
And one rule that isn't negotiable: only use a photo you have permission to use. No children, no celebrities, no one who hasn't agreed.
Step 2: upload and choose quality
Upload on the generator, confirm you have permission, and pick a resolution:
- 480p — 1 credit.
- 720p — 2 credits.
Credits come in one-time packs: $9.99 for a single clip, $19.99 for three, $59.90 for ten. Credits never expire, there's no subscription, and if a generation fails the credits for that clip come back to your balance automatically.
Step 3: generate, then step away
Generation usually takes 3–10 minutes. Busy periods take longer — this is not instant, and any tool telling you otherwise is guessing.
You don't need to keep the page open. The finished clip waits in My Videos, and on Charme Dance AI you'll also get an email when it's ready.
Step 4: download within 24 hours
Completed files stay available for 24 hours — download the MP4 inside that window, because the link expires after it. Post it to TikTok or Reels as-is.
If a platform mutes your clip on upload, that's the platform stripping the audio track, not a broken file. Add a trending baile charme sound in the app before posting and you're back in business.
Why there's no prompt step
Most AI video tools ask you to describe the shot. Charme Dance AI doesn't, because it runs a fixed template — Viaduto Classic: the front-row dance floor, the 12-second routine, the camera work and the reference sound are all part of the template. The only variable you contribute is the face.
That's also the limitation to know about: one template, one dancer, one style. If you want full creative control over scene and choreography, a prompt-driven tool fits better. If you want this specific trend with minimum effort, the one-photo workflow is the point.
Start to finish
Upload your photo and you'll have the MP4 well within the hour in most cases. If you want the background first — what baile charme is, what the tool does and doesn't do — read What is Charme Dance AI?.