Introducing WaveSpeedAI Steady Dancer on WaveSpeedAI

Introducing SteadyDancer: Transform Any Image into Stunning Dance Videos with Perfect Identity Preservation

The world of AI-powered human animation just took a massive leap forward. WaveSpeedAI is excited to announce the availability of SteadyDancer, a groundbreaking 14-billion parameter framework that transforms static images into fluid, coherent dance videos while maintaining rock-solid identity consistency throughout every frame.

Whether you’re a content creator looking to produce viral dance videos, a marketer seeking innovative visual content, or a developer building the next generation of creative tools, SteadyDancer delivers professional-quality results that were previously impossible without expensive motion capture equipment and post-production work.

What is SteadyDancer?

SteadyDancer is a state-of-the-art human image animation framework developed by researchers at Nanjing University’s Multimedia Computing Group in collaboration with Tencent. Built on advanced diffusion models using an Image-to-Video (I2V) paradigm, SteadyDancer solves one of the most challenging problems in AI video generation: maintaining consistent identity while applying complex motion.

The key innovation lies in its first-frame preservation technology. Unlike previous approaches such as Animate Anyone or MagicAnimate that often suffer from identity drift—where faces, clothing, and body proportions gradually deviate from the original image—SteadyDancer locks in your reference image from the very first frame and maintains that fidelity throughout the entire animation.

The framework uses a sophisticated Staged Decoupled-Objective Training Pipeline that hierarchically optimizes for motion fidelity, visual quality, and temporal coherence. Combined with Synergistic Pose Modulation Modules that automatically align driving poses to match your reference image structure, the result is remarkably stable animations with fewer broken poses and smoother transitions.

Key Features

• First-Frame Preservation: The industry’s most robust mechanism for maintaining identity consistency from the first frame to the last
• 14 Billion Parameters: Massive model capacity for handling complex poses, detailed clothing, and nuanced facial expressions
• Image-Driven Identity: Your uploaded character image serves as the definitive reference for face, outfit, and body shape
• Video-Driven Motion: Extract camera movement and body motion from any driving video and apply it to your character
• Dual Resolution Options: Generate quick 480p previews or production-ready 720p clips
• Optional Prompt Guidance: Add text descriptions to influence color, atmosphere, and style—or leave blank for neutral transfer
• Reproducible Results: Use fixed seeds to fine-tune and reproduce your favorite takes
• DWPose Integration: Advanced pose detection ensures accurate motion mapping between driving video and output

Real-World Use Cases

Social Media Content Creation

The demand for engaging video content on platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts is insatiable. SteadyDancer enables creators to produce professional dance videos without choreography skills, studio space, or expensive equipment. Upload a single photo and a trending dance video, and generate content that stands out in crowded feeds.

Virtual Influencers and VTubers

Build and animate digital personalities with unprecedented consistency. VTubers and virtual idol creators can generate short-form clips for social platforms, maintaining their character’s appearance perfectly across every video. The identity preservation ensures your virtual influencer looks exactly the same whether they’re performing a complex routine or a simple wave.

Fashion and E-Commerce

Showcase clothing and accessories in motion without organizing photoshoots. Fashion brands can animate product images to demonstrate how garments move and flow, creating more engaging product presentations that drive conversions.

Cosplay and Fan Content

Bring cosplay photos to life by applying professional dance choreography. Fans can animate their favorite characters performing iconic moves, creating shareable content that celebrates their creativity.

Marketing and Advertising

Generate video content for campaigns without extensive video production resources. Create compelling visual stories from static brand imagery, reducing production time and costs while maintaining creative control.

Pre-Visualization and Concept Testing

Before committing to expensive video production, use SteadyDancer to quickly visualize how a concept or character would look in motion. Test different choreographies, camera movements, and styles before finalizing your creative direction.

Getting Started on WaveSpeedAI

Using SteadyDancer on WaveSpeedAI is straightforward:

1. Upload Your Character Image: Choose the face and character you want to animate. For best results, ensure the framing is similar to your driving video (full-body or mid-shot).

2. Upload Your Driving Video: Select the motion source clip whose movement you want to transfer. Start with videos that have clear, moderate motion without extreme camera shake.

3. Add an Optional Prompt: Guide the overall look and mood with descriptions like “cinematic lighting, soft film grain, vivid colors.”

4. Choose Your Resolution: Start with 480p for quick tests (approximately $0.04 per second), then switch to 720p for final exports ($0.08 per second).

5. Set a Seed (Optional): Use a fixed seed for reproducible results or -1 for random variation.

6. Generate and Download: Click Run and receive your finished animation, ready to share or integrate into your projects.

Pricing That Makes Sense

SteadyDancer uses transparent, usage-based pricing billed in 5-second blocks:

Resolution	Per Second	5s Clip	60s Clip	120s Clip
480p	~$0.04	$0.20	$2.40	$4.80
720p	~$0.08	$0.40	$4.80	$9.60

With WaveSpeedAI’s infrastructure, you get the best performance with no cold starts—your generations begin immediately without waiting for model loading.

Tips for Best Results

• Match your framing: Keep the composition similar between your reference image and driving video
• Start simple: Avoid extremely fast motion, strong occlusions, or busy backgrounds in your initial tests
• Clear reference images: If faces look unstable, try a higher-quality input image with good lighting
• Moderate camera motion: Reduce extreme camera shake in driving clips for more stable output

Transform Your Creative Workflow Today

SteadyDancer represents a new standard in human image animation—one where identity preservation isn’t an afterthought but the core design principle. For creators and developers who need reliable, consistent results, this changes everything.

Ready to bring your images to life? Try SteadyDancer on WaveSpeedAI and experience the future of AI-powered human animation. With affordable pricing, instant access, and no cold starts, there’s never been a better time to explore what’s possible when cutting-edge AI meets creative vision.