: In early 2024, the "Performance Edit" joined the elite billion-views club on YouTube, marking Sia's sixth video to reach this milestone.
: The trio performs in front of a simple purple backdrop, wearing nude-colored leotards and Sia’s signature two-toned black and blonde wigs.
The Artistic Brilliance of Sia's "Cheap Thrills (Performance Edit)" Sia - Cheap Thrills (Performance Edit)
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
The "Performance Edit" wasn't just an alternative visual; it became a massive success in its own right: : In early 2024, the "Performance Edit" joined
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
: Created by Ryan Heffington, the movement is a blend of intense, captivating contemporary dance that has been praised for its "powerful" and "acrobatic" nature. Directed by Sia and Daniel Askill, this version
: Interestingly, Sia recorded several personalized versions for radio stations globally, swapping the lyric "turn the radio on" for specific station names like "Z100" or "Virgin Radio".