Macarena was recorded by Spanish duo Los del Río and first released in 1993, before a Bayside Boys remix turned it into a worldwide hit in 1995 and 1996. The accompanying line dance, with its simple arm, shoulder and hip steps, spread from clubs and weddings to sports stadiums and television. Decades later short excerpts circulate online as a shorthand for cheesy party nostalgia, instantly signalling a dance break without needing the full song or its choreography explained.