A Japanese ballerina and a Cuban dancer took TikTok by storm on Sunday after sharing a video from their wedding where they ditched the traditional waltz in favor of a high-energy Cuban reparto dance, much to the delight of their guests.
The video, shared by the account @monkeys_1122, captures the couple starting with a classic waltz routine, which suddenly shifts into an exhilarating Cuban reparto sequence set to the beats of "Tienes (Remix)" by Ya Ice Dilan, Rey Tony, and Helabusador.
Both are professional ballet dancers residing in Canada: she hails from Japan, while he is Marcel Gutiérrez, a Cuban dancer known on social media as "Marcel Bafff," currently a soloist at Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal.
In the video description, the couple admitted the performance had its challenges: "We had to do it! It was tough because the floor was very slippery, which we didn’t anticipate, but we enjoyed it a lot!!! Hope you all do too."
Gutiérrez trained at the National Ballet School of Cuba starting in 2010 and joined the National Ballet of Cuba in 2019, later promoted to soloist in 2021. He transitioned to the Canadian company in 2023, where he advanced to soloist in 2025.
Fusion of Cultures Goes Viral Again
This isn’t the first time the couple has blended their cultural backgrounds on social media. In April 2026, they posted a video dancing reparto to the same song in a ballet studio—complete with mirrors and barre—which also went viral and garnered attention from Cuban media with the headline, "Cuban Gets Japanese Woman to Dance Reparto, Here's the Result." Previously, their account had shared a clip titled "Repartiendo en kimono," which racked up over 25,000 likes.
The wedding video is part of a growing trend on TikTok through 2025 and 2026 known as "reparto weddings," where Cuban couples both on the island and abroad incorporate reparto into their nuptials. Numerous similar instances have been highlighted in Cuban and diaspora weddings.
The Rise of Reparto Music
Reparto, an urban genre that emerged from Havana's working-class neighborhoods in the late 2000s, blends reggaeton with timba and rumba. Since 2021, it has gained international traction, largely propelled by TikTok, where videos of Cubans dancing reparto in unexpected settings frequently go viral.
"Tienes (Remix)," featured in the wedding video, was released on November 19, 2025, and soared to number one on the LaGENTEdice and TenerEnCuenta charts, becoming one of the most popular tracks for viral fusion videos over the past year.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cuban Reparto Weddings
What is reparto music?
Reparto is an urban music genre that originated in Havana, Cuba, combining elements of reggaeton, timba, and rumba to create a lively dance style.
Why are reparto weddings becoming popular?
Reparto weddings are gaining popularity as couples incorporate this energetic dance style into their celebrations, often sharing videos on social media platforms like TikTok, where such content frequently goes viral.
Who is Marcel Gutiérrez?
Marcel Gutiérrez is a Cuban ballet dancer known as "Marcel Bafff" on social media. He trained at the National Ballet School of Cuba and is currently a soloist with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal.