Rotoscope Dance Animation

It all started as a simple experiment on Instagram. One day, I decided to try something different—create a dance animation using just my index finger. The result? A hand-drawn rotoscope animation that brought the dancers' every move to life. I posted it on May 21, 2021, and to my surprise, it quickly garnered 50k+ views. The feedback was overwhelming, with dancers and creators from all corners of the world reaching out for their own custom animations. What was once a hobby turned into a paid service that allowed me to work with incredible talents across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

It’s been an exciting journey since then. Each new project is a chance to breathe life into movement, turning real-life dance performances into vibrant, eye-catching animations. But here’s the twist: I don’t use a stylus to create these animations. I only use my index finger, which adds a personal touch that makes each animation feel truly unique. From outlines to the final color fill, I carefully craft every frame, ensuring each dance move feels fluid and natural. The result is a dance animation that’s both mesmerizing and engaging.

One of the highlights of my journey was when an Atlanta-based school invited me to teach a workshop on rotoscope animation. It was such a rewarding experience to share my knowledge and passion for this technique with students, helping them understand how to bring movement to life in a creative and hands-on way.

Now, my mission is to help dancers take their performances to the next level. With my custom rotoscope animations, dancers can turn every move into a story, adding flair to their content and making it stand out in the crowded world of social media. Whether it's a fun promotional video or just an animated twist to a dance challenge, I’ll bring your dance to life, frame-by-frame.

The Process: It all begins with outlining every movement. From there, I create each frame manually—every little detail carefully drawn and colored. The background is filled in to complement the dance, and the magic happens with each frame, making sure the animation flows naturally. And the best part? All of it is done with nothing but my index finger, making each animation feel organic and uniquely mine.

Let’s take your dance moves, breathe new life into them, and share a vibrant, animated story with the world!