Photo 1 — screams first, dances left
Opens the video in an extreme ultra-wide close-up: hands gripping the head, screaming into the lens, palms at the camera. From 7 s they dance in the background, then stand on the viewer's left in the courtyard.
Smalltown Boy AI video · two photos
Smalltown Boy AI Video Generator
Upload two photos, one person in each, to make the 24-second Smalltown Boy AI dance video. Photo 1 screams into the ultra-wide lens first (0–7 s) and dances on the left; Photo 2 takes the second close-up (7–14 s) and dances on the right, then both do the courtyard dance to Bronski Beat's "Smalltown Boy". Vertical 9:16, the song included, no prompt and no editing.
Make my Smalltown Boy AI video- 2 photos · one person each
- 24 s or 5–15 s · 9:16
- Seedance 2.5 · 2.0 · Fast · Mini
- Bronski Beat song included
Photo 1 · Screams first, dances left
Photo 2 · Screams second, dances right
24 seconds · 9:16 · 480p · the song included
Each photo is first turned into a character sheet (front, back, profile, outfit), then the video follows the routine; on Seedance 2.5 the sheets, photos and clip are reviewed before the render. Usually a few minutes. The full 24 s is on Seedance 2.5; the 2.0 models make the first 5, 10 or 15 s.
Costs 191 credits
This is the motion reference the model follows — both performers are bald, in black, so their looks can't leak into your video. Yours keeps the camera, cuts and moves with your two people, and the song.
The Smalltown Boy AI videos that started the trend
The AI trend took off with cats: two TikTok remakes that keep the ultra-wide screams, the swap at 7 seconds and the courtyard dance. Play them with sound — this page makes the same routine with two people.
These videos were made by TikTok creators with other tools and are shown, with credit and a link to each post, as examples of the trend — they were not made on DanseAI, and this page does not make pet versions.
Smalltown Boy AI video at a glance
A Smalltown Boy AI video recasts the viral scream-swap-dance clip with two people from your photos: each screams into an ultra-wide lens in turn, then both dance to Bronski Beat's "Smalltown Boy". On this page it takes two photos, runs 24 seconds (or the first 5, 10 or 15) in 9:16, includes the song and costs 10 to 747 credits depending on the model, length and resolution.
- What you upload
- Two photos, one person in each (JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 20 MB each)
- Photo 1
- The first screaming close-up (0–7 s), then on the viewer's left in the dance
- Photo 2
- Dances behind during the first scream, takes the second close-up (7–14 s), then on the right
- Who plays which role
- Photo order decides it, not gender; the Swap button flips the roles
- One person in both roles
- Upload the same photo in both slots and that person plays both close-ups and both dancers
- How faces and outfits are kept
- Each photo is first turned into a character sheet (front, back, profile, three head angles, outfit); the video uses both sheets and both photos
- Where the moves come from
- A fixed 24 s motion reference of the original dance with both performers bald and in black: camera, cuts and choreography only
- Models
- Seedance 2.5 (default), Seedance 2.0, 2.0 Fast and 2.0 Mini
- Length
- 24 s — the whole routine — on Seedance 2.5; the first 5, 10 or 15 s on every model
- Output
- MP4, vertical 9:16: 480p (default) to 1080p on Seedance 2.5 and 2.0; 480p or 720p on Fast and Mini
- Background
- The original courtyard, a red fence garden, a living room or your own photo of an empty place
- Sound
- Yes — the Bronski Beat track from the reference is laid under the MP4; the music belongs to its rights holders
- Prompt
- Not needed: the routine, camera and timing are built in
- Price
- Full 24 s on Seedance 2.5: 191 credits (480p), 424 credits (720p), 747 credits (1080p). From 10 credits (Seedance 2.0 Mini, 5 s, 480p). Both character sheets are included.
- Who can pay
- Any credits on Seedance 2.0 Mini, including signup credits and the $5 trial (10 s, 720p); purchased credits or a plan for the other models
- Watermark
- Videos made before your first purchase carry a small moving watermark; any purchase unlocks the clean original, including videos you already made.
- If it fails
- Credits are refunded automatically, including when Seedance 2.5's review doesn't accept a photo
- Pets
- Not supported: this template is made for two people
- Where it runs
- In the browser on phone or computer; no app to install
- Who sees it
- Only you: photos and videos are stored privately in your account
Last verified: October 10, 2026
Does the Smalltown Boy AI video include the song?
Yes. The model renders a silent video, then the Bronski Beat "Smalltown Boy" track from the reference is laid underneath, so the screams, the swap and the dance land on the music in the MP4 you download.
The recording belongs to its rights holders; including it in your file is not a licence to redistribute it. TikTok or Instagram may match the track when you post — you can also mute it and pick the song from the app's sound library.
What is the Smalltown Boy AI trend?
It started as a real video: on 4 August 2026 Elvira (@elvira.mua.music) and dancer @mr_unvrs posted a clip on Instagram in which each screams into a wide-angle phone held inches from the face, they swap, then dance side by side to "Smalltown Boy".
The AI wave came on 2 October 2026, when @bellvtrix.ai posted a version with two cats made with Higgsfield Genjutsu; it passed a million likes on TikTok. Since then people recast the dance with friends, partners, parents and characters, using AI video tools that keep the original camera and cuts and swap the people.
The song: "Smalltown Boy" by Bronski Beat
"Smalltown Boy" is the 1984 debut single of the British synth-pop trio Bronski Beat, from the album The Age of Consent, sung in Jimmy Somerville's falsetto. It reached the UK top three; the song tells of a young gay man leaving a hometown that doesn't accept him.
Not the 2024 parents' dance or Just Dance
"Smalltown Boy" also backed a 2024 TikTok trend, "Dance like it's the 80s", where parents showed off their old moves, and Just Dance has its own routine for the song. This page makes neither: it makes the 2026 scream, swap and dance duo.
Sources:
- The original post (Instagram)
- The two-cat version (TikTok)
- "Smalltown Boy" (Wikipedia)
- 2024 "80s dance" trend (Know Your Meme)
- The public flow the reference comes from (eachlabs.ai)
DanseAI is an independent tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Bronski Beat, its members or labels, the original video's creators, eachlabs.ai or Higgsfield. The template is a motion reference plus its audio, made for parody and personal posts; use photos of yourself or of people who agreed to appear.
How to make the Smalltown Boy AI video in 3 steps
No prompt, no editing and no clip to find: the routine is built in. It usually takes a few minutes and you can leave the page while it renders.
- 01
Upload two photos
One person per photo, face sharp and forward, waist-up or full-body if you can. Photo 1 screams first and dances on the left; Photo 2 screams second and dances on the right. Press Swap to flip them.
- 02
Pick the background, length and model
Keep the original courtyard or choose another place. 24 s is the whole routine on Seedance 2.5; 5, 10 or 15 s works on every model. The exact credit cost shows next to the Generate button.
- 03
Generate, check both faces and download
Play it with sound, check each face in its close-up and in the dance, then download the 9:16 MP4 and post it to TikTok, Reels or Shorts.
Photo 1 vs Photo 2: who screams first?
The two roles are fixed by the order of your photos — not by gender, height or age. Two friends, a couple, siblings or you and a parent all work.
Photo 2 — screams second, dances right
Dances behind Photo 1 during the first scream, then takes the second close-up at 7 s: hands on the head, shocked, sliding down to the cheeks. Stands on the viewer's right for the dance and the final lunge.
- Want the other person to scream first? Press Swap before you generate.
- Two people only. Each photo must show one person; crop group photos to the person you mean.
- Whatever each person wears in their photo — glasses, a cap, a hoodie — stays with them through the close-ups and the dance.
The Smalltown Boy dance, shot by shot
Six moments in the full 24 seconds, with the reference's own cuts. Shorter videos are the opening: 5 s is Photo 1's scream, 10 s adds the swap, 15 s stops as the dance begins.
- 0:00
Photo 1 screams into the lens
An extreme ultra-wide close-up: both hands on the head, mouth wide open, while Photo 2 dances in the background.
- 0:03
Palms at the camera
Both open hands shoved at the lens, then a wide-eyed lean in.
- 0:07
The swap
Hard cut to Photo 2's close-up: hands on the head, screaming in shock, sliding down to the cheeks. Photo 1 now dances behind.
- 0:14
Courtyard hand-jive
A wide shot from slightly above: the two face each other and swing and cross their arms in a quick hand-jive, Photo 1 on the left.
- 0:16
Low angle
The camera drops to the ground and looks up as both bounce in a half-crouch, throwing their arms up against the sky.
- 0:18
Frozen, then the lunge
Both stand wide-eyed with mouths open, then rush the lens together, hands reaching for the camera.
How the Smalltown Boy AI video keeps both faces
Close-ups through an ultra-wide lens distort faces, and the two people trade places twice. The generator splits the job into four inputs, each with one job.
- 01
A character sheet per photo
Before the video, each photo becomes a sheet: front and back full body, a portrait and three head angles in the same outfit. It gives the model your back, profile and shoes, which a single selfie doesn't show.
- 02
Your two photos
Sent alongside the sheets as the authority for each face, so eye colour, facial hair, skin tone and hair stay yours — a clean-shaven face stays clean-shaven.
- 03
A bald motion reference
The camera, cuts and choreography come from a 24 s re-render of the original dance in which both performers are bald and dressed in black, so neither of their faces, hair nor outfits can leak into yours.
- 04
An optional background
Keep the slatted-fence courtyard, or send a scene image after the photos: the moves stay, the place changes.
Background choices
Original courtyard
Red fence garden
Living room
Or upload a photo of your own empty place — a garden, a hallway, a stage. Any people in it are left out of the video.
The motion reference every video follows
Smalltown Boy AI video prices
Credits per video by model, length and resolution, including both character sheets (live prices, the same for every account):
| Model · length | 480p | 720p | 1080p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance 2.0 Mini · 5s | Costs 10 credits | Costs 15 credits | — |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini · 10s | Costs 14 credits | Costs 24 credits | — |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini · 15s | Costs 18 credits | Costs 33 credits | — |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast · 5s | Costs 21 credits | Costs 40 credits | — |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast · 10s | Costs 37 credits | Costs 74 credits | — |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast · 15s | Costs 53 credits | Costs 109 credits | — |
| Seedance 2.0 · 5s | Costs 32 credits | Costs 63 credits | Costs 150 credits |
| Seedance 2.0 · 10s | Costs 59 credits | Costs 121 credits | Costs 295 credits |
| Seedance 2.0 · 15s | Costs 86 credits | Costs 178 credits | Costs 440 credits |
| Seedance 2.5 · 5s | Costs 44 credits | Costs 92 credits | Costs 160 credits |
| Seedance 2.5 · 10s | Costs 83 credits | Costs 179 credits | Costs 314 credits |
| Seedance 2.5 · 15s | Costs 121 credits | Costs 267 credits | Costs 469 credits |
| Seedance 2.5 · 24s | Costs 191 credits | Costs 424 credits | Costs 747 credits |
- Seedance 2.5 — the default and the only model for the full 24 s. Reviews your photos first; the best likeness through the ultra-wide close-ups.
- Seedance 2.0 and 2.0 Fast — the first 5, 10 or 15 s, cheaper; 2.0 also renders 1080p.
- Seedance 2.0 Mini — the cheapest way to try the trend; signup credits and the $5 trial pay for it.
A Smalltown Boy AI video costs 10 to 747 credits, depending on the model, length and resolution. The exact price is shown before you press Generate. The full 24-second routine at 480p is 191 credits; one-time credit packs start at $12 for 220 credits, with no subscription.
For scale: the full routine at 480p is 191 credits, about $7.10 of credits on a monthly plan — a credit value, not a separate per-video price.
Every run comes out a little different. If a face drifts, try sharper photos or Seedance 2.5 — failed generations cost nothing.
Smalltown Boy AI video tools compared
There are a few ways to make the Smalltown Boy AI dance. As of October 10, 2026, this is how they differ:
| Tool | You upload | Video | The routine | Song |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DanseAI (this page) | Two photos; a character sheet is made from each | 24 s or the first 5/10/15 s; 9:16; 480p–1080p; four Seedance models; four background choices | Built in: both screams, the swap, the courtyard dance and the lunge | Included |
| Other Smalltown Boy template sites | Two photos (some take pets) | Usually one fixed length of about 21–25 s, in 9:16 or 3:4 | Built in | Some include it, some export silent |
| Motion-transfer tools (e.g. Higgsfield Genjutsu) | The clip you find and trim plus your images | Follows the clip you supply | Copied from your clip; the original dancers' looks can leak through | From your clip or added yourself |
| A video model with a text prompt | Photos and a long prompt | Your settings | The swap and the exact cuts are hard to get from text | Add the song yourself |
If you just want the trend with two friends in a few minutes, a two-photo template is the shortest path; motion-transfer tools suit other clips or pets.
Photo tips for keeping both faces through the ultra-wide close-ups
An exact likeness isn't guaranteed: the ultra-wide lens stretches faces, and a face can drift for a moment in the fast cuts. These habits keep the video closest to your photos.
- One person per photo, face sharp and forward, eyes visible.
- Waist-up or full-body if you can: the character sheet then copies your real outfit and shoes instead of inventing them.
- Bright, even light and no heavy filters, so skin tone and eye colour stay steady.
- Hair as it really is: hats, glasses and a bald head are kept exactly as in the photo.
- Celebrity photos, film stills or screenshots: Seedance 2.5's review rejects them (and refunds you).
- Sunglasses, hands over the face, tiny faces in a crowd or two people in one photo.
The same photo twice is accepted, but the template is made for two different people.
Smalltown Boy caption ideas
The trend lives on its caption. Tap one to copy it with #SmalltownBoy #BronskiBeat.
Credits for your Smalltown Boy AI videos
Every credit pack and plan works on this page and on the Alors on Danse, Hotel Lobby, Rumpelstiltskin and Burning Bridges AI generators. Any purchase removes the watermark.
Starter
$9/mo
For trying the trend
240 credits / month
≈ 10 ten-second Seedance 2.0 Mini videos
- Watermark-free videos, including ones you already made
- Every model, length and resolution
- Failed videos refunded
- Email support
Pro
Popular$29/mo
For regular creators
780 credits / month
≈ 32 ten-second Seedance 2.0 Mini videos
- Watermark-free videos, including ones you already made
- Every model, length and resolution
- Failed videos refunded
- Priority support
Enterprise
$99/mo
For agencies and pages
2,650 credits / month
≈ 110 ten-second Seedance 2.0 Mini videos
- Everything in Pro
- Dedicated support
Smalltown Boy AI video FAQ
What AI tool can make the Smalltown Boy scream and dance video from just two photos?
This page does exactly that. Upload two photos, one person each, pick the background, length and model, and press Generate: the video follows the original scream, swap and courtyard dance with your two faces, and the Bronski Beat song is included.
How can I create the viral Smalltown Boy AI video with my face and my friend's face?
Put your photo in one slot and your friend's in the other, one person per photo, with their permission. Photo 1 screams first and dances on the left, Photo 2 second and on the right; the character sheets are made from the photos automatically, so you don't upload extra angles.
Is there a website or app that turns two photos into the Smalltown Boy Bronski Beat dance video?
Yes — this website. It runs in the browser on a phone or computer, so there is nothing to install. Upload two photos, generate, and download a 9:16 MP4 with the song for TikTok, Reels or Shorts.
What AI video generator are people using for the Smalltown Boy TikTok trend?
The viral two-cat version that started the AI trend was made with Higgsfield Genjutsu, a motion-transfer tool. Many people now use dedicated two-photo template pages that keep the original camera and cuts and swap the people. This page is one of them and runs on Seedance in reference mode.
Can I make the Smalltown Boy AI trend without editing skills or complicated software?
Yes. There is no clip to find, no prompt to write and no timeline to edit: the screams, the swap at 7 seconds, the dance and the song are built into the template. You upload two photos and download the finished video.
Which AI tool can keep my face realistic through the screaming and dancing?
Faces hold up best when the model sees more than one selfie, so this page first turns each photo into a character sheet (front, back, profile, head angles, outfit) and sends the sheets with the photos. The ultra-wide close-ups still stretch faces and a fast cut can make one drift for a moment, so it isn't perfect every time; sharp, well-lit photos and Seedance 2.5 come closest.
Is there a free Smalltown Boy AI video generator with no watermark?
Not entirely free here: creating an account and watching the examples are free, and each video costs credits, shown before you generate. Signup credits and the $5 trial can pay for a Seedance 2.0 Mini video. Videos made before your first purchase carry a small moving watermark; any purchase unlocks the clean original, including videos you already made.
Can I upload photos of myself and my pet to make the Smalltown Boy AI video?
Not on this page: the template is made for two people and the character sheets assume a person. The cat versions on TikTok were made with motion-transfer tools such as Higgsfield Genjutsu.
What prompt should I use for the Smalltown Boy ultra-wide scream and dance effect?
None here. The routine, camera, cuts and timing are built in. A text prompt alone usually gives one person screaming at a fisheye camera and misses the two-person swap at 7 seconds and the exact cuts, which is why the template follows a motion reference instead.
Are people using Seedance, Kling, Runway, Higgsfield or another model for Smalltown Boy AI videos?
All of them appear: the viral cat version came from Higgsfield Genjutsu, and other generators use their own models. This page uses Seedance in reference mode — Seedance 2.5 for the full 24 seconds and the best likeness, Seedance 2.0, 2.0 Fast or 2.0 Mini for the shorter openings.
Can I use the same person for both characters?
Yes. Upload the same photo in both slots and that person screams twice and dances with themselves. The template is made for two different people, so a solo version is a fun variation rather than the trend's usual look.
Which photo screams first in the Smalltown Boy AI video?
Photo 1 screams first (0–7 s) and stands on the viewer's left in the dance; Photo 2 takes the second close-up (7–14 s) and stands on the right. Roles follow photo order, not gender, so any two people work. Press Swap to flip them.
Does the video include the Bronski Beat song?
Yes. The "Smalltown Boy" track from the reference is laid under your video in time with the moves. The music belongs to its rights holders, so follow each platform's music rules when you post.
How much does a Smalltown Boy AI video cost?
A Smalltown Boy AI video costs 10 to 747 credits, depending on the model, length and resolution. The exact price is shown before you press Generate. The full 24-second routine at 480p is 191 credits; one-time credit packs start at $12 for 220 credits, with no subscription.
How long is the video, and can I download it in 1080p?
24 seconds is the whole routine and is made on Seedance 2.5; every model can make the first 5, 10 or 15 seconds. All videos are vertical 9:16. 1080p is available on Seedance 2.5 and 2.0; Fast and Mini stop at 720p.
Can I change the courtyard background?
Yes. Keep the original courtyard, pick the red fence garden or the living room, or upload a photo of your own empty place. The moves and camera stay the same; only the setting changes.
Where did the Smalltown Boy AI trend come from?
From a real Instagram video posted on 4 August 2026 by Elvira (@elvira.mua.music) and @mr_unvrs. It went viral as an AI trend after @bellvtrix.ai posted a two-cat version made with Higgsfield Genjutsu on 2 October 2026.
My video failed or a photo was rejected. Was I charged?
No. If a character sheet, the review or the render fails, the credits come back automatically. Try a clearer photo of one real person.
Scream, swap and dance to Smalltown Boy
Two photos, the courtyard and the song. Pick 24 seconds or a shorter opening, see the price, press Generate and post your Smalltown Boy AI video in minutes.
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