The 'Babydoll' dance trend: how Jamie Miller's song took over TikTok
A simple two-step routine to Welsh singer Jamie Miller's 'Babydoll' is everywhere, from sleepovers to dads in kitchens. Origin, steps and the big videos.
This month’s easiest dance to join is the Babydoll dance trend, set to the song “Babydoll” by Welsh singer Jamie Miller, a former finalist on The Voice UK.
How it started
According to Know Your Meme:
- July 24, 2026: Miller posted a promo video with the song and its choreography on his account @jamiemillmusic. It has since passed 2.9 million views.
- August 7: The song was officially released (the official version features Antonio Cipriano).
- August 12: Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt posted a piano cover.
- August 17: Miller posted a dance video with Hewitt, which reached about 2.7 million views.
Then ordinary users took over:
- September 28: @shelbanddyl’s version passed 7.6 million views.
- September 30: @perrie posted a “best-friend sleepover” version with about 2.4 million views.
- October 6: @dadandcloshow taught a dad the dance and got more than 2 million views.
The steps
The routine is a simple two-step made of:
- chugs (small hops forward)
- side steps and ball changes
- step-touches
- arm circles
- a shoulder shimmy to finish
There are no flips or difficult moves, which is exactly why it spread. Friends, families and even grandparents can learn it in a few minutes.
What makes it work
Dance trends that last are the ones normal people can actually do. Babydoll is catchy, the choreography is gentle, and the best videos aren’t the most polished ones but the funniest: a dad getting the arm circles wrong, or a group of friends in pyjamas trying to stay in sync.
If you want to try it, film in a wide shot so your feet are visible, and do it with someone. It’s a group dance at heart.
Watch the official song below.
Sources
This story was researched and drafted with AI assistance, then checked and edited by our editor before publishing.
