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Jul 25, 2011 · These days, flash mobs spring up for all sorts of occasions. This group, for example, is performing "Thriller" in honor of Michael Jackson. For some of us, joining in with a crowd of strangers to dance in sync to a Lady Gaga song is relegated to our biweekly Jazzercise class.
- Kate Kershner
- Introduction to Flashmob
- What Is A Flashmob and How Did It Start?
- What Are Some of The Most Famous Flashmobs in History?
- Flashmobs in Advertising
- Flashmob as A Political Act
Generally speaking, a "flashmob" is a gathering of a certain number of people that takes place in a public space that happens seemingly mysteriously and lasts for ten minutes or perhaps less, with the intention of surprising, delighting, and sometimes confusing onlookers. These gatherings came to be popular as the age of social media and smart tech...
Officially, the first known flashmob happened in 2003, when a senior editor of Harper's Magazine - Bill Wasik - anonymously organized one in Manhattan, New York. Here is Bill speaking on his idea of what flashmobs are all about. That first Manhattan flashmob turned out to be a well-executed event, that attracted participants to come before any acti...
1. The "Million Man Flash Mob" in Philadelphia, PA in 2006
The "Million Man Flash Mob" was a gathering of African-American men in Philadelphia, PA in 2006. The event was organized by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and drew over one thousand participants. The purpose of the event was to promote peace and unity within the black community. The flash mob was held on October 15th, 2006 at Love Park. Participants met at noon and then walked to City Hall where they held a rally. After the rally, the group marched back...
2. The "Flash Mob Dance Party" in New York City's Central Park in 2009
It was a warm summer day in New York City's Central Park when the "Flash Mob Dance Party" occurred. People of all ages and backgrounds came together to enjoy the moment and dance their cares away. It was an event that brought people together and showed the power of music and dance to bring people joy. This event was organized by Dance Party NYC, a group that throws dance parties in public places around the city. They choose locations that are normally not associated with dancing, such as park...
3. The "Flash Mob Wedding" in Times Square in 2010
In 2010, a flash mob wedding took place in New York City's Times Square. The event was organized by a company called Marry Me New York, which arranges weddings for couples who want to get married in unique locations around the city. The flash mob wedding was officiated by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The bride and groom, both clad in white, exchanged vows in front of the iconic Times Square billboards. As they were pronounced husband and wife, confetti cannons went off and the crowd cheered. The...
After that fateful summer of 2003, the idea of flashmobs via the internet has spread throughout the whole world, becoming a true viral sensation. What began partly as a bit of a prank and partly as a social experiment in New York City had now become part of popular culture, and the idea was being related via the internet and word of mouth, becoming...
Since flash mobs had spread through different countries, various initiatives took the idea and used it for their purposes. In 2013 Members of the European Parliament together with an activist Eve Ensler initiated a flash mob, which was dedicated to ending violence against women. This particular flashmob encouraged others to organize flash mobs not ...
By Tina Sieber. Published Oct 19, 2010. A Flash Mob is a large group of people who gather at a public location to perform a pre-defined action, typically a brief dance, and disperse rapidly after the event has concluded. Flash Mobs are an internet phenomenon of the 21st century.
Mar 13, 2013 · Suddenly, music begins to play and people begin to appear out of nowhere and start to dance. What's going on? It's a flash mob! A flash mob is defined by Webster's New Millennium Dictionary of English as "a group of people who organize on the Internet and then quickly assemble in a public place, do something bizarre, and disperse."
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- Grease - Central Station Antwerp. With a staggering 71.6M views, this video, posted on March 1, 2016, captures the magic of over 250 participants engaging in a heartwarming 'feelgood' stunt during the morning rush hour at Antwerp's Central Station.
- Christmas Food Court Flash Mob, Hallelujah Chorus. This uplifting surprise, posted on November 18, 2010, has attracted 56.3 million views. It features over 100 participants creating a spectacular Christmas Flash Mob on November 13, 2010, delighting unsuspecting lunchtime shoppers with a magical experience.
- Flashmob Surprise Proposal Charice ｢Louder｣ JR大阪駅 カリヨン広場 フラッシュモブ サプライズ プロポーズ [Emotion Rise] With an incredible 42.9M views since its posting on June 25, 2014, this video unveils another astonishing surprise proposal flash mob at JR Osaka Station Carillon Square.
- Sound of Music | Central Station Antwerp (Belgium) This video, with an incredible 41.4 million views, captures the moment when over 200 dancers bring the Central Station of Antwerp to life with a dynamic interpretation of "Do Re Mi."
May 26, 2023 · Flash mob dances are large group choreographed dances that can be energizing and invigorating to watch as part of the audience. Participating in a flash mob dance can create great memories for the dancer. Do you like flash mob dances and want to see 10 of the best in action? Look no further!
Dance flash mobs have appeared in episodes of popular television shows like Glee , Modern Family and most recently, Grey’s Anatomy. The prevalence of flash mobs points to the fact that these new styles of performance are more than some meaningless fad, an “empty meditation on emptiness” as creator Wasik once stated.
