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How to Make the 'Puerto Rican Mami' AI Video: The Duo Dance, Starring You and a Friend (2026)

Two photos, and you and a friend do the viral Puerto Rican Mami duo dance: arms up, knee slaps, the side swap and the lean down, in a bright lobby. 15 seconds, with the song.

Starrd Team|November 2, 20262 min read

Quick answer

Starrd's Puerto Rican Mami template turns two photos into the viral duo dance. Photo 1 starts on the left and photo 2 on the right. You raise your arms, slap your knees, swap sides halfway and finish with the lean down, every move on the beat, in your own hair and clothes. 15 seconds, with the song, 150 credits.

Two photos, and you and a friend do the Puerto Rican Mami dance: arms up, knee slaps, the side swap and the lean down, every move on the beat. Here it is:

Puerto Rican Mami, from two photos

Puerto Rican Mami

Two photos. You and a friend do the viral duo dance, side swap and all. 15 seconds, with the song.

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What Is the Puerto Rican Mami Trend?

It's a duo dance that took over TikTok: two people side by side, a handful of big, simple moves and one swap in the middle where you trade places. It's easy to watch and hard to sync with a friend, which is why the AI version took off. Now anyone can do it with whoever they want.

Who Goes Where

PhotoStartsEnds
1On the leftOn the right, after the swap
2On the rightOn the left, after the swap

What You Get

  • Both of you as the dancers. Your faces, hair and the clothes from your photos.
  • The full routine. Arm raises, knee slaps, the side swap and the lean down, on the beat.
  • The bright lobby. Wood ceiling and red doors.
  • The song, 15 seconds.
Pro Tip

Use clear photos with each face to the camera, in good light. Photos that show your outfits give the best result.

How to Make It

  1. Open Puerto Rican Mami on Starrd.
  2. Upload two photos, one for each dancer.
  3. Tap generate. It's ready in a few minutes.
  4. Post it, and label it as AI.

More dance trends: APT., Toosie Slide and Viral AI Video Trends of 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Puerto Rican Mami trend?

A two-person TikTok dance: both dancers raise their arms, slap their knees, swap sides and finish with a lean down, all on the beat of the song.

How many photos do I need?

Two, one for each dancer. Photo 1 starts on the left, photo 2 on the right.

Do we keep our own outfits?

Yes. Each of you keeps the hair and clothes from your photo. You can ask for matching outfits in the director's notes.

How long is it, and what does it cost?

15 seconds, with the song. It costs 150 credits.

Do we need to know the dance?

No. The template does every move for both of you, including the side swap.

Do I need to label it as AI?

Yes. TikTok, Instagram and YouTube all require AI-generated content to be disclosed.

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