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Gotye's 2011 hit goes viral with 30 dancers in choreographed video

digital · 2026-04-26

A choreographed video by Sergio Reis featuring 30 dancers from the Dutch CDK Company performing to Gotye and Kimbra's 2011 hit "Somebody That I Used to Know" has gone viral on YouTube, amassing over 7 million views in two months. The song, originally released in 2011, was a global success, reaching number one in 30 countries and selling over 11.8 million copies. The viral choreography, published on YouTube, alternates between duets, solos, and group movements, creating a hypnotic and harmonious spectacle.

Key facts

  • Video has over 7 million views on YouTube in two months
  • Choreography by Sergio Reis
  • Performed by 30 dancers from CDK Company
  • Song is 'Somebody That I Used to Know' by Gotye and Kimbra
  • Song released in 2011
  • Song reached number one in 30 countries
  • Song sold over 11.8 million copies
  • Song features instrumental sampling of Luiz Bonfá's 'Seville'

Entities

Artists

  • Sergio Reis
  • Gotye
  • Kimbra
  • Luiz Bonfá

Institutions

  • CDK Company
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Netherlands
  • Rome
  • Italy

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