The Panamanian dancer and content creator Moyra Brunette posted a choreography for the song "Papaoutai" on TikTok, and her video went viral with over 570,000 views in less than 24 hours, sparking an outpouring of emotional reactions from users in various countries.
The choreography is performed by dancers from the Cuban company Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba in Havana. The music is by the Belgian singer and composer Paul van Haver (Brussels, 1985), artistically known as Stromae.
The song "Papaoutai" was released in 2013, but in 2026 a version has become a viral phenomenon. The Panamanian choreographer decided to incorporate the song into her work with Cuban dancers during an intensive course at the academy, and each shared video has generated increasing interest.
"You requested the complete choreography," Moyra told her fans and fulfilled their wish. They used the Afro Soul version of "Papaoutai," produced by Mikeeysmind, Chill77, and Unjaps. The song is about paternal absence and the longing for emotional connection.
Moyra accompanied the post with a deeply meaningful message: "I have no words to thank these Cuban dancers for their dedication. This choreography expresses my feelings and my redemption with God. For them, Freedom! For a world filled with love for all, amen."
Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba is a company based in Havana, internationally recognized for its fusion of classical ballet, flamenco, and Afro-Cuban rhythms.
Several commentators immediately identified the performers. "That's something else! That's the Liz Alfonso ballet!" wrote one user. Another simply stated, "Brother, this is art."
The symbolism of seeing a Panamanian artist collaborate with Cuban dancers in Havana did not go unnoticed. "Long live a free Cuba!!!! Thank you, Panama," wrote one user. Another expressed, "What a beauty is being conveyed. I'm so excited to see Panama and Cuba together."
"Let's make it viral so that the singer will do a video with them," said another person.
Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba was founded in October 1991 by Cuban choreographer and dancer Lizt Alfonso. In 2026, the company celebrates its 35 years of experience. It has brought its art to stages in over seventy countries.
In 2026, with this viral video, the dancers of Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba once again demonstrate why their company is considered one of the most outstanding in the Spanish-speaking world, just as they celebrate thirty-five years of history on stage.
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