What is a flash mob?
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Oct. 9th, 2009 Dance Routine
Interlude:
1,2,3,4 - Jump up & down with right hand in the air [4 beats]
1,2,3,4 (in Spanish) - Cowboy turn on left leg with right hand in the air [4 beats]
Chorus:
Cross right foot in front, point left (moving forward) [1 beat]
Cross left foot in front, point right (moving forward) [1 beat]
Cross right foot in front, point left (moving forward) [1 beat]
Cross left foot in front, point right (moving forward) [1 beat]
Cross right foot behind, point left (moving backward) [1 beat]
Cross left foot in behind, point right (moving backward) [1 beat]
Cross right foot in behind, point left (moving backward) [1 beat]
Cross left foot in behind, point right (moving backward) [1 beat]
Turn to the right, point left foot and clap (or snap) [4 beats]
Turn to the left, point right foot and clap (or snap) [4 beats]
Upper body movement, right shoulder forward then left forward [2 beats]
Upper body movement, left shoulder back then right shoulder back [2 beats]
Crouch down [4 beats]
Verse:
Jazz Box - cross right foot in front, step back on left foot, right foot to the side then close left foot to front [4 beats]
Jazz Box - cross right foot in front, step back on left foot, right foot to the side then close left foot to front [4 beats]
Jump then land with right foot crossed infront and hands out to the side [1 beat]
Hold [1 beat]
Slowly turn to the left while doing jazz hands [6 beats]
Walk forward in any style of your choice [8 beats]
Slide to the right with your arms extended (right up, left down) [4 beats]
Slide to the left with your hands out (left up, right down) [4 beats]
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The order of sections are as follows:
Interlude (Nicole & Bryan)
Chorus
Interlude (Wave #1)
Chorus
Interlude (wave #2)
Verse
Chorus
Interlude
Chorus
Interlude
Verse
Chorus
Interlude
Chorus
Interlude
Verse
Chorus
Interlude
Chorus
Interlude
Freestyle Dancing
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Dance Flash Mob - October 9th, 2009
HOT dance flash mob for all ages! No dance experience necessary. Come out, meet someone new and enjoy the crazy fun!
October 9th, 2009
Time: 11:30-11:35 am
Location: Stephen Avenue Walk (8th Ave SW) just east of 2 St. SW. Look for the canadian flag towel!
Cost: Free
Email: calgaryflashmob@hotmail.com
This flash mob is going to be a dance flash mob and our goal is simply to have fun and promote dance in Calgary. There is a choreographed dance routine that you need to learn beforehand. On October 9th at 11:30am we will meet at a specific location and begin performing the routine, much to the surprise of everyone around. Once completed, we will simply walk away. Some will be going out for lunch/drinks nearby afterwards to chat about it and to catch up with someone new you might have met. Everyone is welcome to come out! Attention students and parents: Oct. 9th is a PD day for Calgary public schools.
We want this to run smoothly and to be a positive experience for us, the passerbys and the local businesses. We would like the opportunity to do many more in the future. We suggest you show up at 11:15am and find a nearby place to wait so you don't miss out.
We are still looking for an event guide. The job of the event guide is to come out, watch (not perform) and record this event. They must have a video camera and be willing to meet with us at least once before the event. If you would like to be the event guide, please email us!
There is no formal dress code for this event but whatever you choose should be comfortable. Remember you need to be able to dance in it, including your footwear. We suggest runners or flats. Also please be sure it is appropriate, as we do have children participating in this event. If you are still unsure about your attire see our blog on dress code. It is expected to be cold on Friday so please bundle up, including hats & mitts!
The dance routine is tons of fun and really easy to learn. You do not need any dance experience. If you have a group of people who want to learn the choreography you can contact us to book a time. We are flexible on the group size as long as everyone is committed and will actually show up. Remember we are all volunteering our time and effort to arrange this. If you are an individual, we will be holding 2 open sessions closer to the date that you can attend. You don't need to attend both, but you are more than welcome to. Rehearsal dates and times are as follows:
Session 1 - Tuesday Sept. 29th, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Session 2 - Tuesday Oct. 6th, 2009 at 8:00 PM
- Name
- Phone Number (optional)
- Rehearsal date(s) you are attending
- # of guests you are bringing
Dress Code
- Who is going to be there?
Our events always take place in public settings and often have young children participating, so whatever you decide on should not be too revealing.
- What am I doing?
If it is a dance flash mob you will want to wear something comfortable that you can dance in. If you are going to be touching the ground you'll want to make sure you can get it dirty. This includes suitable footwear!
- Where is the location?
Most people who bring a bag or purse will hold onto it or place it on the ground near them. We suggest you bring only what you need. If you must bring something valuable either hold onto it or have a friend come with you to hold it. It is not necessary to bring a camera as we will always have an event guide there to record it on video! After the event I will post the video on our blog.
- When is the event planned for?
Rain, shine or snow, the event will always go on! This means you need to dress for the weather. When possible we will try to let you know in advance if it is indoor or outdoor.
- How long is it going to be?
Usually we try to keep our events at around 3 minutes. We suggest you show up 15 minutes in advance. You should be prepared to stand, sit, etc. for approximately 20 minutes in total.