What is a flash mob?

According to wikipedia a flash mob is a large group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual action for a brief time, then quickly disperse.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Thank You!

A big thank you to all of the participants who braved the -10°C weather and made our first flash mob in Calgary a success! Also thank you to friends and family who came out to support us.


Special thanks to:

  • Art & Carole Mudd at The Studio School of Dance for kindly donating their studio space for our rehearsal sessions.

  • Miss Michelle, the staff, students & parents at Dance Debut in Cochrane for hosting Nicole and travelling all the way into Calgary to join us!

  • The students of Central Memorial High for hosting Nicole as well as for their enthusiasm and energy.

  • Our music man and our videographers for donating both their time and equipment.

  • Thank you to Bryan for all the time and energy he put into this event.

Videos of the event are now up on You Tube! See the links on the right to find Calgary Flash Mob on YouTube. Also please email any additional videos or pictures you have of the event.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Event Location

Our event is an outdooor event on Friday October 9th, 2009 at 11:30AM. Please arrive a few minutes early. The performance location is:

On Stephen Avenue Walk (8th Avenue SW) just east of 2 St. SW.

Look for the canadian flag towel! PLEASE NOTE: *We may have to shift slightly depending upon buskers*. Remember to dress for the weather, including hats & mitts. Shine or snow, we'll see you there tomorrow!


If you would like to come for drinks/lunch after we will be at:

Moxies Restaurant
888 7 Avenue SW

Moxies has a kids menu. The C-Train, which runs on 7th Avenue is FREE in the downtown zone. Get on at 1st St. SW travelling west and get off at 7th St. SW, only 2 stops away.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Song Link & Wave Timing


The song chosen for this event is Pitbull - I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho). The song is 4:06 in length. You can listen on youtube. If you would like a copy please email calgaryflashmob@hotmail.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2tMV96xULk

Initiating Dance Couple
The dance will be initiated by a single couple. They will start the routine at 0:17 seconds.

Wave 1
Anyone who attended session 1 is considered Wave 1 and will join in at 0:36 seconds. This is the 2nd time you hear "One, Two, Three, Four, Uno, Dois Tres, Quatro"

Wave 2
Anyone who attends session 2 is considered Wave 2. You will join in at 0:55 sec. This is the 3rd time you hear "One, Two, Three, Four, Uno, Dois Tres, Quatro"