In the United States , the song , and its corresponding Macarena dance , became popular during the same week as the 1996 Democratic National Convention in August that year . C-SPAN filmed Delegates dancing to the song in an afternoon session , which years later became a popular view on YouTube . Vice President Al Gore , having a reputation for stiffness , made a joke about doing the Macarena dance during his speech . He said , " I would like to demonstrate for you the Al Gore version of the Macarena , " then remained motionless for a few seconds , and eventually asked , " Would you like to see it again ? " There are two different music videos . The most common one , based on the Bayside Boys Mix and directed by French director Vincent Calvet , was created in 1996 , featuring Los del Rio performing on a white backdrop . Ten women are also seen dancing with the band . Among them is Mia Frye , who choreographed the video . This version , where nine of the ten women lip sync the English lyrics , samples a line from '' The Graduate '' ( " I am not trying to seduce you ! " ) that had been earlier used by George Michael in " Too Funky " , but was later removed due to possible copyright issues . The other , similar version of the music video was in black and white and was more instructional in that the women and men are clearly shown performing the specific dance moves
1996 Democratic National Convention
1996 Democratic National Convention
Macarena (song)