Raindance AI Trend Ideas: 12 Duos to Put on the Pier
By the Raindance AI Video teamUpdated 6 min read
The short answer
The Raindance AI trend has two roles: one person waits on the pier and the other sings. The best ideas cast those roles to match a real relationship, like the partner who is always early, the friend who is always dramatic, or the sibling who would never sing. Here are 12 pairings with who plays which role and a caption to post with each.
How to pick your pairing
- The pier role opens the video alone. Cast the patient one, the early one or the one being won over.
- The singer gets most of the close-ups. Cast the one making the effort, or the least likely singer for laughs.
- Both people have to agree. Every idea below assumes two adults who are happy to be in the video.
Raindance AI ideas for couples
1. The classic couple
On the pier: whoever is usually early. Singer: whoever is usually late. It is a love song. Casting the late one as the singer makes it an apology.
Caption: "sorry I kept you waiting (again)"
2. Long-distance
On the pier: the one who stayed. Singer: the one who moved away. The photos do not need to be taken together, so you can make it from two cities.
Caption: "4,000 miles and one pier"
3. Anniversary surprise
On the pier: your partner. Singer: you. You are the one making the effort, so you sing. Send it before you post it.
Caption: "year three and I still sing badly for you"
4. The soft launch
On the pier: you. Singer: the new person. The pier shot shows you; the singer reveal does the announcing.
Caption: "no context."
Raindance AI ideas for best friends
5. Best friends
On the pier: the friend who always waits. Singer: the dramatic one. The more serious the singer usually is, the funnier it lands.
Caption: "she said she was 5 minutes away"
6. Roommates
On the pier: the one who does the dishes. Singer: the one who does not. An inside joke everyone with a roommate understands.
Caption: "serenading you instead of doing the dishes"
7. Group chat legends
On the pier: the one who leaves you on read. Singer: the one who sends 40 messages. Pick the two least likely people in the chat and post it there first.
Caption: "replying to your 40 messages like"
8. Coworkers
On the pier: the manager. Singer: the new hire. Works as a leaving or welcome video, if both people are genuinely in on it.
Caption: "onboarding went well"
Raindance AI ideas for family
9. Siblings
On the pier: the older one. Singer: the younger one. Sibling rivalry played as a love song. Adults only, both of you agreeing.
Caption: "when mum says be nice to your brother"
10. Parents' anniversary
On the pier: one parent. Singer: the other. Ask them first and show them before anyone else sees it.
Caption: "30 years and he still sings to her"
11. Birthday opener
On the pier: the birthday person. Singer: their best friend. Play it at the party or post it at midnight.
Caption: "happy birthday to the one who waited"
12. Wedding or engagement
On the pier: one partner. Singer: the other. A light intro for a reception slideshow or a save-the-date post.
Caption: "and then he sang"
Make your Raindance video
- Pick a clear, front-facing photo of each person.
- Put the pier person in slot 1 and the singer in slot 2.
- Make the video, download it and add "Raindance" by Dave and Tems as the sound.
Step-by-step help is in how to do the Raindance AI trend, or go straight to the generator.
Photo 1
Photo 2
New to the trend? Read what the Raindance AI trend is and the story of the Raindance song.
Going solo, or want a quick vertical clip first? Try the Raindance AI video maker.
Keep it kind
- Ask before you use someone's photo, and show them the video before you post it.
- Do not use photos of children or celebrities.
- Aim the joke at the two of you, not at someone who is not in on it.
Raindance AI ideas FAQ
Who should be the singer in the Raindance trend?
The singer gets most of the close-ups, so pick the person whose face you most want to see, or the least likely singer for a funny version.
Can I do the Raindance AI trend with a friend instead of a partner?
Yes. Best friends, siblings and roommates are some of the most-shared versions. The scenes read as a love song, which is what makes the friend versions funny.
Can I put a celebrity or a child in my Raindance video?
No. Only use photos of adults who agreed to be in the video. Celebrities and minors are not allowed.
Do both photos need to be taken together?
No. One clear photo of each person is enough, which is why long-distance couples and friends use the trend.
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- How to Do the Raindance AI TrendHow to do the Raindance AI trend: pick two photos, make the Raindance AI video, then add the song in TikTok or CapCut. Photo tips and fixes included.
- What Is the Raindance AI Trend?The Raindance AI trend explained: the pier-and-beach video set to "Raindance" by Dave and Tems, where it came from, the versions people post and how to make yours.
- Raindance CapCut Template: How to Find and Use ItFind a Raindance CapCut template, use it with your own clips, and learn why a template cannot put your face on the pier, plus what to use when you want that.