What Is The 'Apple' Dance And How Do You Do It? TikTok's Viral 'Charli XCX' Dance Trend Explained

There's no denying that summer 2024 is a Brat summer and the 'Apple' dance only further proves that point. The dance, set to Charli XCX's song "Apple," is taking over TikTok right now, especially after Charli XCX herself performed it in a viral video on the platform. But who came up with the "Apple" dance and how is it done? Here's what you need to know.

@charlixcx

an apple a day ;)

♬ Apple – Charli xcx

What Is The 'Apple' Dance?

The "Apple" dance is a TikTok dance that's going viral on the platform. The dance was started in mid-June 2024 by TikToker Kelley Heyer and quickly rose to virality as she posted video after video performing it. Specifically, the dance starts as Charli XCX sings, "I think the apple's rotten right to the core, from all the things passed down from all the apples coming before."

Ever since Heyer posted her original "Apple" dance video, other TikTokers have been doing their best renditions of it. Then, later in June, the dance made its way to Charli XCX herself. She posted a video doing the dance that gained over 10 million views and has since posted several more videos doing the dance, skyrocketing it to become the most viral dance trend on the app.

@kelley.heyer Replying to @weewee I changed the first move a weeeee bit. Top is by @Alvaro ♬ Apple – Charli xcx

How Is The 'Apple' Dance Done?

The "Apple" dance starts with the performer sliding their left hand over their chest and their right down their stomach and legs. Then, you raise both hands, side-by-side, to one side of your head and bring them across your chest to the opposite hip, all while opening and closing your palms to the beat of the song. The dance ends with the performer making a heart shape above their head, breaking it, then mimicking a driving motion with one arm facing the camera.

The best way to learn the dance, which has some variations depending on the dancer, is to watch one of the many tutorial videos posted on TikTok. These videos are wracking up tons of views, with lots of TikTokers wanting to get in on the dance themselves. It also helps to watch TikTokers do the dance in general, with no shortage of examples flooding the original sound for "Apple."

@itsgroovetime Apple Charli xcx Dance Challenge Tutorial 🍏 DC @Kelley Heyer I LOVE THIS ALBUM! #BRAT Everybody is devouring this dance! I need more dances to @Charli XCX 💚 #apple #brat #bratsummer #charlixcx #dance #dc #dancetutorial #appledance #charlixcxcrash ♬ Apple – Charli xcx

@chamberlin_kevin 🍏 #brat @Charli XCX #apple ♬ Apple – Charli xcx

@toots1300 #brat #charlixcx #cat #kitten ♬ Apple – Charli xcx

@sophiesmirrorball dc @Kelley Heyer ♬ Apple – Charli xcx

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For the full history of the "Apple" dance, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.