TikTok Users Spark “Never Dancing to Hannah Montana” Meme with Hoedown Throwdown Dance Transitions

TikTok users sparked the “Never Dancing to Hannah Montana” meme this week by recreating the Hoedown Throwdown dance from *Hannah Montana: The Movie* in a series of videos. According to choreographer Jamal Sims, the meme features transitions based on his original choreography performed by Miley Cyrus, which users adapted into group performances as part of the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Dance trend.

The meme centers on dance transitions inspired by Jamal Sims’ original choreography for *Hannah Montana: The Movie*, performed by Miley Cyrus in the 2009 film. Sims choreographed the Hoedown Throwdown routine, which includes a distinctive sequence of moves starting with the count-in “five, six, seven, eight,” followed by “pop it, lock it, per dot it, contra, hip hop it,” according to a detailed tutorial video posted on YouTube. The choreography continues with steps such as “put your hawk in the sky, side to side, jump to the left, stick it,” finishing with “three claps, one two three” and a “walk around for four counts,” as outlined in the instructional footage.

The TikTok meme, titled “Never Dancing to Hannah Montana,” features users recreating these transitions in group performances.

The trend is part of the larger Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Dance celebration, which has attracted approximately 14,000 views on related videos, according to records from the meme’s producers. The videos prominently feature dancers Chrissy, Jessica, Jess, Camille, Bella, Megan, Georgie, Cassie, Kelsey, and Jackie. Jackie, who produces the “Dance Meme Serie” focused on Hannah Montana dances, is credited with organizing the group performances and posting the meme series on social media platforms.

The choreography’s accessibility is emphasized in the beginner-friendly tutorial, which breaks down the routine into manageable segments starting with the initial counts and progressing to more complex moves at specific timestamps, such as “per dot it, contra, then hip hop it” at 4 minutes and 19 seconds, and “place that right leg down” before the claps at 7 minutes and 54 seconds. The final sequence of claps and walking steps is demonstrated at 8 minutes and 3 seconds. These instructional details have helped TikTok users replicate the dance with accuracy, contributing to the meme’s viral spread.

The original choreography was confirmed by Sims in his official tutorial video, while the meme videos feature lead performers Chrissy, Jessica, Jess, and Camille, with additional dancers Bella, Megan, Georgie, Cassie, and Kelsey participating in group segments. Production credits for the meme series go to Jackie, who maintains a presence on Twitter under the handle @jackiecelona. Other notable contributors include Jessica Celona (@JessicaCelona) and Chrissy Celona (@ccelona), who also appear in the videos. The meme’s online presence extends to Facebook through the page linked to JrcPr0ductions and to YouTube, where the dance series is available for subscription and viewing.

Visual media supporting the meme includes GIFs of the Hoedown Throwdown dance hosted on Tenor, facilitating sharing across conversational apps, and short-form clips that showcase the full routine. One such clip, titled “Hannah Montana dance – Hoedown Throwdowm,” has garnered 950 dislikes and 19 shares, indicating mixed reception but sustained engagement. The meme series video “Hoedown throwdown,” produced by JrcPr0ductions, further documents the trend’s growth on social media platforms.

The “Never Dancing to Hannah Montana” meme revives choreography from a 2009 film through modern digital platforms, reflecting ongoing interest in the Hannah Montana franchise during its 20th anniversary. While official TikTok statistics for the trend are not publicly available, the meme’s popularity is evident through YouTube views and social media interactions. The group synchronization of claps, walks, and signature “hawk” moves remains a focal point of the performances, preserving the original choreography’s structure within the viral adaptations.