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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.

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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