Cheerleading squad The Royal Family goes viral with 'absolutely unreal' optical illusion dance routine

A cheerleading squad has become a viral sensation after video of their incredible optical illusion dance routine was posted on TikTok - sparking a frenzy of excitement from adoring fans. 

The Royal Family dance team, from New Zealand, initially debuted the intricate routine at the Hip Hop International New Zealand Nationals in 2019, where they took first place - however it has since gone viral again after being share on the popular video app. 

The group's jaw-dropping routine was choreographed by A-list dancer Parris Goebel, 32, who went on to work with Rihanna on her infamous Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2023 - during which the popstar announced she was pregnant. 

However, while Parris has worked with a slew of A-listers during her career, it is the Royal Family cheerleading routine that has shot her into the TikTok hall of fame, with a resurfaced video of the performance earning more than 6.4 million views and a host of comments from enthralled fans.  

A cheerleading squad has gone viral, thanks to their amazing optical illusion performance

The dance team, called The Royal Family took home the first place prize at the Hip Hop International New Zealand Nationals in 2019, and now, five years later, their video resurfaced

In the routine, the group of at least 30 dancers effortlessly filled up the stage with their infectious energy, while sporting hot pink rompers with long sleeves and shorts 

The dances quickly transitioned to the musical mashups of Sean Paul, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Iggy Azalea and Chris Brown

The group's in-sync routine was choreographed by New Zealand dancer Parris Goebel, who has gone on to choreograph Rihanna's infamous Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2023

'This might literally be the best dance performance in human history...possibly actually the greatest of all time...amazing,' wrote one awed viewer. 

In the routine, the group of at least 30 dancers effortlessly fill up the stage with their infectious energy, while sporting skin-tight hot pink rompers, black thigh holsters and sneakers. 

Throughout the routine, the talented dancers show off an impressive array of optical illusion-style moves to a mash-up of musical hits from artists like Sean Paul, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Iggy Azalea, and Chris Brown.  

Without missing a beat, the dancers crisply hit each movement and speedily adapt to the changes in group sizes, position levels and choreography. 

Teamwork definitely made the dream work in their case, as the performers move in perfect harmony through the intense choreography, which sees them coming together to create incredible shapes on the stage to the delight of spectators. 

Online viewers of the performance took to the comments to share being in absolute awe of the routine.

One person wrote: 'This is one of the best choreography I have seen in a long time!!!!!!!!! This was FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!'

A second person commented: 'The stamina that this routine would take, factored with the level of precision. I could watch this on repeat endlessly.'

A third person added: 'This was like watching a kaleidoscope - messed up my eyes. But was brilliant, and I loved it! Hell of a job!' 

Without missing a beat, the dancers crisply hit each movement and speedily adapted to the changes in group sizes, position levels and choreography

Team work definitely made the dream work in their case, as the performers stayed committed to not only their precise cues, but their nonstop high-energy

Online viewers of the performance took to the comments to share being in absolute awe of the routine

One person wrote: 'This is one of the best choreography I have seen in a long time!!!!!!!!! This was FIRE'

A second person commented: 'The stamina that this routine would take, factored with the level of precision. I could watch this on repeat endlessly'

Other followers gave their highest compliments to choreographer Parris in the comments

'They didn't eat...they FEASTED...a royal banquet,' a fourth person wrote.     

A fifth person added: 'I've yet to see a dance crew that comes close to the Royal Family.'

'How can you find so many insanely talented people and make this happen??? Humans are so cool, ' one person commented.

Another person added: 'I'm SPEECHLESS. This was INSANE. They didn't miss not ONE BEAT!! All in perfect sync!!! WOW. Better than [the] halftime show.'

Other followers gave their highest compliments to choreographer Parris in the comments.

One person wrote: 'Parris, I love her. One of the baddest choreographers ever. Royal no doubt.'

A second person added: 'Parris' choreography is superhuman. And these dancers? GOOD. GOD. Absolutely unreal. The energy, the synchronization. They're everything.' 

'How in the h*** does that person's brain work? To choreograph all that?! WOW,' a third person commented.

One person wrote: 'Parris, I love her. One of the baddest choreographers ever. Royal no doubt'

A second person added: 'Parris' choreography is superhuman. And these dancers? GOOD. GOD. Absolutely unreal. The energy, the synchronization. They're everything'

The group's on-point dancing, enthusiasm and professionalism got the attention of millions of viewers online

The group effortlessly broke into smaller dance routines on stage and the transitions were seamless

In October, The Royal Family Dance Crew held a three-day-long audition in Rome that featured hopefuls from 42 countries

They selected nine dancers from France, Bulgaria, Turkey, England, Denmark, Canada and Italy to join the company's dance crew in 2024

The resurfaced video has gotten more than 6,400,000 views on TikTok, 421,800 likes and 9,904 comments

Pictured is Rihanna's Superbowl Halftime Show that in 2023, which was choreographed by Parris 

Pictured is JLo's dance routine that Parris choreographed for the 2020 Super Bowl Halftime Show performance

Parris' extensive resume as a choreographer includes working with JLo, Shakira, Justin Bieber, SZA, Ciara, Normani, Janet Jackson and many more

A fourth person added: 'Dancers are super talented, but this choreographer is a genius.'

One person wrote: 'Whooooooof! Set it offffffff!!! The choreography bruhhhh!!'

Another person added: 'Parris Goebel is truly a d*** genius.'

In October, The Royal Family Dance Crew held a three-day-long audition in Rome that featured hopefuls from 42 countries.

They selected nine dancers from France, Bulgaria, Turkey, England, Denmark, Canada and Italy to join the company's dance crew in 2024.

Parris' extensive resume as a choreographer includes working with JLo, Shakira, Justin Bieber, SZA, Ciara, Normani, Janet Jackson and many more.