According to wikipedia -
A flash mob (or flashmob) is a large group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual and pointless act for a brief time, then disperse. The term flash mob is generally applied only to gatherings organized via telecommunications, social media, or viral emails. The term is generally not applied to events organized by public relations firms, protests, and publicity stunts.
The first flashmob dance I saw was a youtube video sent to me by a friend, The Sound of Music in Central Station, Antwerp, Belgium. This is still a favorite and I've attached a link at the bottom of this posting in case you haven't experienced this phenomena yet. Although, years before I remember being really inspired by a FatBoySlim video where a 'flashmob' like dance evolves out of a movie lineup/cue in a large city somewhere in the USA. Another classic and, slightly creepy flashmob dance that became well known thanks to youtube is Micheal Jackson's 'Thriller' performed by inmates in a prison. Apparently, this performance was so 'successfull' that the prison now invites the public into the 'yard' to see the dance for a fee, crazy!
My own experience of participating in a flashmob style dance happened spontaneously after the 'sing-a-long Hair' event at the Abbey in Cumberland back in 2006. A crew of us maybe 15-20 people (not quite a mob) were dancing and reveling after this event and, decided to 'shape shift' through the Waverly, a busy bar next door. We 'shape shifted' in the front door, through the crowded dance floor, and out the back exit still in our fabulous 'hip' outfits. Not quite flashmob, but still embodying the spirit. Anyway, as you can tell flashmob dance inspires me and I wanted to share info about a releated dance event in Nanaimo organized by the Crimson Coast Dance Society. This info was taken from the Crimson Coast Dance website and more details about this event and the INFRINGING DANCE FESTIVAL can be found by visiting their website.
My own experience of participating in a flashmob style dance happened spontaneously after the 'sing-a-long Hair' event at the Abbey in Cumberland back in 2006. A crew of us maybe 15-20 people (not quite a mob) were dancing and reveling after this event and, decided to 'shape shift' through the Waverly, a busy bar next door. We 'shape shifted' in the front door, through the crowded dance floor, and out the back exit still in our fabulous 'hip' outfits. Not quite flashmob, but still embodying the spirit. Anyway, as you can tell flashmob dance inspires me and I wanted to share info about a releated dance event in Nanaimo organized by the Crimson Coast Dance Society. This info was taken from the Crimson Coast Dance website and more details about this event and the INFRINGING DANCE FESTIVAL can be found by visiting their website.
Flash Mob
choreographed by Amber Funk Barton of the response dance company
rehearsals at the Scout Hut, behind Tim Hortons at Comox and Wallace in Nanaimo
Sat. Oct. 9th, 11-2:30 & Sun. Oct 10th, 11-1:30
also Nov. 16th &17th time and place TBA
Suitable for anyone who can learn a simple movement/dance routine and repeat it. We would love you to come to all of the rehearsals. Learn the dance, teach it to others, bring them along,
learn 3-5 minutes of dance. Wear comfy clothes and shoes, bring water.
This dance will be performed tree times, three different days, times and places, in November
as part of our INFRINGING DANCE FESTIVAL.
There is no charge to participate in this event thanks to out funders.
Sorry for the late notice about the workshop. I wish I could be there! I would love to hear feedback about the workshop/event.
Link for favorite, popular, flashmob dance 'Sound of Music', Central Station, Antwerp, Belgium
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EYAUazLI9k
Link for favorite, popular, flashmob dance 'Sound of Music', Central Station, Antwerp, Belgium
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EYAUazLI9k
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