How do I do the Smalltown Boy dance myself, without AI?

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Short answer

Film it with a friend on your phone: one of you rushes the lens and screams while the other dances behind, you swap on a hard cut, dance side by side, then both lunge at the camera. It takes two people and a phone. If you only have photos, MimicZip makes the AI version.

Example frame: two people in a backyard filmed from a low angle against a blue sky, in an AI-generated video
Example frame: two people in a backyard filmed from a low angle against a blue sky, in an AI-generated video

What you need

  • A phone, ideally with a wide-angle lens.
  • A friend who is happy to scream on camera.
  • A spot with a plain background, such as a fence or a wall.
  • A phone editor that can trim and join clips.

Shot list

  • Shot 1: the Lead rushes the lens and wails with hands on head while the Partner dances behind.
  • Shot 2: swap places. Now the Partner wails and the Lead dances behind.
  • Shot 3: stand side by side and dance in sync.
  • Shot 4: put the phone low on the ground and look up at both of you.
  • Shot 5: lunge at the phone as if to grab it, and end on your faces.

By hand or one click

Filming gives you real movement and your own sound. The AI route needs only two photos and no friend on the spot, which suits pets and people who live far apart. Both are valid versions of the trend, and you can mix them: render a video here, then add the sound in the app.

Questions people ask

Do I need an editor for the hard cuts?

A basic phone editor is enough. Film each shot separately, then join them in order.

Which sound should I use?

Pick the trending sound inside TikTok or Instagram when you post. MimicZip does not provide the original song.

Can I do it alone?

Not as a duet. You can use the AI version with two photos, or film yourself in both roles and join the shots.

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