two friends example
Two photos in: she screams first, he dances behind; they swap at seven seconds, then dance side by side. AI-generated people.
The 2026 trend · 22 seconds · people or pets
SmalltownBoy DanceAI Video Generator
Two photos in. One of you screams at the camera, the other dances behind — then you swap. Every shot of the original, with the two of you in it.
From $9.99 · one-time · no account · no watermark
Two photos
Who screams first?
Pick your A and your B — a friend, your partner, your mum, your two cats. AI recreates the whole dance with them: the screaming close-ups, the swap at seven seconds, the low angle, the ending. Usually ready in about 10–15 minutes.
- 1Add two photosA screams first, B dances first. Two people, two pets — one clear photo each.
- 2We recreate the danceAI rebuilds every shot of the original with the two of you in it — the fence, the swap, the low angle. Usually ready in about 10–15 minutes.
- 3Post it with the soundDownload the vertical video. In TikTok or Reels tap "Add sound", search "Smalltown Boy Bronski Beat" and pick the version most posts use.
Start here · 2 photos
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- ●One person per photo, face clear and big — a selfie or waist-up works best
- ●Add a full-body photo too if you want your outfit and shoes matched
- ●Two different people: A screams first, B dances first
- ●Only you and people who agreed to be in it — no celebrities
From $9.99 · one-time · no subscription · no account
- ✓ One-time payment
- ✓ No account or subscription
- ✓ Failed videos refund the credit
- ✓ Photos deleted after 30 days
Shot for shot
The 22 seconds.
Six shots, the same cuts as the original. A and B do all of it — the red fence, the ivy and the summer light come with it.
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A screams
A is right up at the lens, clutching their head, eyes shut, mouth wide open. B dances in the background.
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A reaches for you
Both hands come straight at the camera — the wide-angle close-up everyone screenshots.
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The swap
Hard cut: now B is in front, hands in their hair, screaming at the sky. A dances behind.
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Together
Both of you, full body, dancing side by side — A on the left, B on the right.
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Low angle
The camera drops to the ground and looks up at you against the sky.
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Hands to the lens
You both lean in and reach for the camera to end it.
Real renders · no edits
These two photos → this video.
People
two guys example
Two half-length selfies in: the ash-blond one screams first, the one in red flannel takes over at seven seconds. AI-generated people.
Pets
Preview clip
the swap (preview clip)
Preview clip: the tuxedo cat reaches for the lens, then the Maine Coon takes the front and screams. AI-generated cats.
Preview clip
dancing side by side (preview clip)
Preview clip: the last eight seconds, both cats standing upright and dancing side by side. AI-generated cats.
Every sample is a first take of AI-generated, fictional people and cats. Pet clips are short excerpts; more on the pet version.
Updated October 9, 2026
What is the Smalltown Boy dance?
The Smalltown Boy dance is a two-person video set to Bronski Beat's 1984 song "Smalltown Boy": one person screams into the camera, clutching their head, while the other dances behind them; after seven seconds they swap, then dance side by side. It comes from an August 2026 post by Elvira and mr_unvrs and went viral as an AI version with two cats in October 2026. Smalltown Boy Dance recreates it shot for shot from two photos — people or pets — as a 22-second vertical video, from $9.99, no subscription.
- “Smalltown Boy” by Bronski Beat, 1984
- Elvira & mr_unvrs, “Don't cry. Dance!” — Instagram, August 4, 2026
- A two-cat version on October 2, 2026 (about 1.26M likes), then character remakes
- The 2024 TikTok challenge of parents dancing to the same song
More: the trend, explained · sources: original post, cat version
Pay once
Keep the video.
3 videos
$24.99
$8.33 per video
You and your best friend, your two cats, or three takes
Start with two photos- ● One-time payment · No subscription
- ● Video credits never expire
- ● Failed generations automatically return your credit
- ● No watermark
No music? On purpose.
Add the song when you post.
In TikTok or Reels tap "Add sound", search "Smalltown Boy Bronski Beat" and pick the version most posts use. We can't ship the recording, so your video is silent.
Questions
Smalltown Boy Dance — FAQ
What is the Smalltown Boy dance trend?
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A two-person video to Bronski Beat's "Smalltown Boy": one person screams into the camera while the other dances behind them, they swap after seven seconds, then dance side by side. The original was posted by Elvira and mr_unvrs on August 4, 2026; an AI version with two cats (October 2, 2026) took it viral, and people have been asking how to make their own since.
How do I make the Smalltown Boy AI video?
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Add two photos above — A screams first, B dances first — pick a pack and pay once. We recreate all 22 seconds of the original with the two of you in it and email you when it's ready (usually ready in about 10–15 minutes). Then post it and add the "Smalltown Boy" sound in TikTok or Reels.
Who is A and who is B?
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A screams first: A is up at the camera for the first seven seconds while B dances in the background. Then they swap and B screams. In the side-by-side shots at the end, A is on the left and B on the right.
What photos work best?
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One person per photo with the face clear and big — a selfie or a waist-up photo. If you also add a full-body photo, the outfit and shoes in the dance shots match it more closely. Group photos, tiny faces and heavy filters are the usual reasons a result looks off.
Can I make it with my cats or dogs?
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Yes — switch to Pets and add a photo of each. Both pets stand up on their hind legs and do the whole routine: the head-clutching scream, the swap and the dance. We've tested it most with cats; pets that look different from each other come out best.
Does the video come with the song?
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No. The video is silent — we can't ship the recording. Add it in the app when you post: In TikTok or Reels tap "Add sound", search "Smalltown Boy Bronski Beat" and pick the version most posts use.
How long is it, and in what format?
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You get a 22-second 1080p vertical MP4 (1080×1920) — silent, no watermark. Usually ready in about 10–15 minutes; we email you the link.
How much does it cost?
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1 video $9.99 · 3 videos $24.99. One-time payment, no subscription, no account. Unused videos never expire, and a failed generation gives the video back automatically.
Is there a free Smalltown Boy AI video generator?
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Not one that recreates the whole dance shot for shot — every render runs a large video model on the full 22 seconds, so we charge once per video instead of a subscription, and a failed render gives the video back. You pay once per video and there's nothing to set up.
Is this the 2024 parents dance challenge?
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No. In 2024 people filmed their parents dancing to "Smalltown Boy" the way they did in the 80s — a different, older trend. Our trend guide covers both.
Is this affiliated with the original creators or Bronski Beat?
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No. Smalltown Boy Dance is an independent AI tool inspired by the dance by Elvira and mr_unvrs. It isn't affiliated with or endorsed by them, Bronski Beat or their labels, and we never distribute the song or their video.
Looking for the Smalltown Boy remix or Just Dance routine?
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This site makes the AI version of the 2026 scream-and-swap dance video. For the song itself, see the official video by Bronski Beat.
What happens to my photos?
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Your photos are used only to make your video. Uploads and videos are deleted automatically after 30 days and are never used to train AI models.
Explainer
The Smalltown Boy Dance Trend, Explained (2026)
What the Smalltown Boy dance is: the scream-and-swap duet by Elvira & mr_unvrs, the viral AI cat version, the 2024 parents challenge, the song and how to film it.
Pets
Smalltown Boy Cat Dance: Make the AI Pet Version
The viral two-cat Smalltown Boy video, how it was made and how to make it with your own cats or dogs: which photos work, what to expect, preview clips.