The trending “Apple” dance trend has taken over TikTok users’ “For You” pages as people dance to Charli XCX’s fan-favorite tune, but what is it all about?
The “Apple” dance trend took off on TikTok, becoming one of the platform’s most popular dances in 2024 with thousands of people joining in.
The trend, which centred around a choreographed routine set to Charli XCX’s song “Apple” from her latest album, “Brat,” has garnered millions of views across TikTok.
Explaining the popular “Apple” dance trend on TikTok
In June 2024, TikTok user Kelly Heyer posted the first video of the “Apple” dance, inspiring others to copy it. Her video quickly became popular, with more and more TikTok users trying out the dance.
The choreography perfectly matches the song’s lyrics: “I think the apple is rotten to the core, Because of all the things it’s taken from me.”
The “Apple” dance began to gain popularity as users on the video platform began making their own versions of Kelly’s choreography.
The trend reached new heights when Charli XCX herself joined in alongside Troye Sivan, posting her version of the dance, which has been viewed over 10.6 million times.
After her first video, Charli continued to join the trend, posting several more videos of her performing the dance, making it even more well-known and popular.
How to do the popular “Apple” dance on TikTok
This catchy dance begins with a distinctive move in which the performer slides their left hand over their chest while their right hand moves down their stomach and legs.
Next, place your hands side by side on one side of your head and swing them from your chest to your hips on the other side, opening and closing your palms in rhythm.
Finally, make a heart shape above your head, then split it and point one arm towards the camera to mimic a driving motion.
This isn’t Charli XCX’s only trend that has gone viral on TikTok in 2024. “brat summer” began trending on the app after the British singer released her album “Brat” earlier this year.
