A group of pre-university Cuban students starred in a video that has gone viral on TikTok, where they are seen dancing reparto—one of the most popular urban genres on the island—while wearing their school uniforms inside the educational center.
The clip, posted on the account @madeicr7, shows the young women performing a coordinated choreography in the hallways of the school. The post garnered thousands of views and sparked an intense discussion in the comments.
"They are girls, stop the criticism." While some users defended the spontaneity and talent of the girls, others criticized the fact that the video was recorded inside the school while wearing the official uniform.
"How beautiful they all are, they're young ladies, gentlemen, stop the criticism," wrote one user. Another commented, "I studied in Cuba without a computer and I earned my degree; I also danced. Those are unforgettable memories."
On the other hand, there were no shortage of biting opinions: “Ask him what 2×2 is” or “Waiting room for the tube in Miami,” some users expressed, reflecting the polarized views on what should be considered appropriate in the school environment.
Other internet users recalled that dancing has always been a part of student life in Cuba. "In my time, it was the casino wheels, and it was one of my best periods," wrote one user. "I see nothing wrong with it; we Cubans carry music within us," added another person.
The video brings to the forefront a recurring debate in Cuba: the thin line between youthful artistic expression and the boundaries of what is deemed acceptable within the educational sphere, in a country where social media has become the primary outlet for young people to express themselves and connect with the world.
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