Experience the iconic choreography and minimalist visual that helped define Sia's artistic era: Sia - Cheap Thrills (Performance Edit) YouTube• Mar 21, 2016
: Created by Ryan Heffington, the movement is a blend of intense, captivating contemporary dance that has been praised for its "powerful" and "acrobatic" nature.
Unlike the retro-themed lyric video, the Performance Edit features Sia's frequent muse, Maddie Ziegler , alongside dancers Wyatt Rocker and Nick Lanzisera. Sia - Cheap Thrills (Performance Edit)
: The song itself spent four weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 , originally written for Rihanna before Sia decided to keep it for her album This Is Acting .
: The trio performs in front of a simple purple backdrop, wearing nude-colored leotards and Sia’s signature two-toned black and blonde wigs. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 , originally
While "Cheap Thrills" dominated the airwaves in 2016 as a global anthem for carefree living, the music video offered a stripped-back, artistically driven visual that has since become a legendary part of pop culture. Directed by Sia and Daniel Askill, this version focuses entirely on the raw energy of contemporary dance. A Masterclass in Minimalist Choreography
: In early 2024, the "Performance Edit" joined the elite billion-views club on YouTube, marking Sia's sixth video to reach this milestone. Directed by Sia and Daniel Askill, this version
Whether you're drawn to the tropical, "reggae-tinged" beat or the magnetic performance of Maddie Ziegler, this edit remains a testament to the power of simple, high-concept artistry in pop music. Cheap Thrills | Sia Wiki | Fandom