How to Choreograph a Flash Mob
Imagine standing at the train station when people around you suddenly break out in a choreographed dance. You would have just witnessed a flash mob -- a group of people who briefly gather for a surprise act, then disperse as if nothing happened. Flash mobs can be choreographed purely for entertainment or to call attention to a social, business or political cause. They can involve dancing or other movements. One flash mob performed a "human freeze" at a grocery store in Manchester, England, according to a December 2010 report by NPR.
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Instructions
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Create steps for the flash mob by developing your own or using a music video as a guide. Steps should follow a basic count, sticking to the beat of the music, if applicable. Use large, sweeping movements that participants at every level can easily remember and that passers-by will enjoy.
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Gather participants by recruiting a group that you are a member of or by extending an invitation to the public. Use social media, email, print media or fliers to coordinate participation.
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Teach the steps to the flash mob participants by using a rehearsal space. You can also video-record the choreography and share the video file through email or online video sharing.
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Communicate the time and place of the flash mob to the participants with at least one week's notice. Adequate notice is necessary for full participation.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep the flash mob short. About three to 10 minutes should be enough.
Consider using graphic T-shirts or incorporate a sign that spells out the cause of the flash mob.
Warn all flash mob participants of any potential physical strains.
Keep all flash mob choreography G-rated when performing in public spaces to avoid legal action.
Ensure no rules are being broken, such as maximum occupancy, before identifying the flash mob venue. Maximum occupancy can be found posted at the entrance of most venues or by contacting the venue directly.
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