Khalen Saunders Joins His Brother Kam’s Eras Tour Dance After Taylor Swift Fans Raise $21K for Charity

Khalen Saunders; Kam Saunders.
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Khalen Saunders/Instagram; Kevin Mazur/TAS24/Getty

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• Khalen Saunders recreated his brother Kameron’s dance moves from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in tribute to fans who donated money to his charity.
• “When the Swifties loaded your foundation so you gotta learn your brother’s solo on Bejeweled,” he wrote in an Instagram post.
• Kameron responded, saying, “Khalen! I’m blocking you!”

Khalen Saunders is bringing the dance floor to football.

The 29-year-old NFL star made an effort to replicate his brother Kameron’s dance moves from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. This was in response to a significant influx of donations from Swift fans to Khalen’s charity.

Having previously played alongside Swift’s fiancé, Travis Kelce, on the Kansas City Chiefs, Khalen and Kameron have garnered a following among Swift’s fanbase. Recently, Kameron revealed his struggle in reaching his audition for the tour, seeking Khalen’s help to pay for his plane ticket. This prompted a surge of contributions to Khalen’s charity following its airing in the second episode of *Taylor Swift: The End of an Era*.

In an Instagram video posted on December 23, Khalen said, “When the Swifties loaded your foundation so you gotta learn your brother’s solo on Bejeweled.”

Khalen Saunders.

Khalen Saunders/Instagram

In his video, Khalen showed his surprise at recent donations to his foundation, Original Element, which aims to foster inclusivity in football. Recently, he hosted an LGBTQ+ friendly youth football summer camp.

The foundation reported a total of $21,156 in donations.

Set to Taylor Swift’s single “Bejeweled” from her 2022 album *Midnights*, Khalen’s video showcased him attempting to mirror Kameron’s choreography, including a memorable segment where he lays on the floor and kicks up his leg.

Khalen humorously reflected on his efforts, stating, “I feel like it was the least I could do. You can barely tell the difference from me and @kamnsaunders tbh.”

Kameron, however, had a different perspective. He quipped, “Khalen! I’m blocking you!” in the comments.

Khalen playfully responded, “When I tell you I’ve been rolling at this video for at least an hour ‘cuz I knew you’d hate it 😂😂😂.”

Kameron also offered constructive criticism, mentioning, “The leg in the dip! 😂😂😂 and how you eased yourself down!! Enough,” he jested.

Last December, Kameron shared his reflections from the Eras Tour on Instagram. He noted the joy of performing alongside Swift during key moments, particularly during songs like “Bejeweled,” “22,” and “Karma.”

“Babe, I would follow you anywhere at any time in any universe in EVERY lifetime. It has been the honor of my life to have been at your side night after night,” Kameron expressed in his post.

He also shared a video of his last “Bejeweled” solo onstage, declaring it as one of his favorite moments from the tour.

Kam Saunders and Taylor Swift during the July 9, 2024 Eras Tour show in Zurich.

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The brothers’ playful engagement reflects a shared interest in each other’s pursuits, showcasing a unique blend of football and dance. In November 2024, Khalen expressed how both he and Kameron appreciate learning from each other, bridging their respective worlds of sports and dance.

“Back in the day, he’d be educating… he’d be like, ‘Oh, that was a pirouette,’ and telling us whatever they’re doing in the class,” Khalen remarked about his brother’s influence in dance.