A flash dance, also referred to as a “flash mob,” is a phenomenon that has become increasingly popular on the Internet in recent years. If you’ve ever been in a public place where a large group of people suddenly break out into song and dance as if you just wandered into the middle of “West Side Story,” you’ve been present for a flash dance. One of the fun aspects about these videos is that they seem spontaneous. The truth is that they are actually very well-rehearsed and coordinated, however. If you have dreams of attaining Internet stardom and want to teach your friends or family members all of the right moves, you’ll need to keep a few key things in mind. Doing so will help you get on your way to becoming an Internet sensation in your own right.
Provide Examples
Explaining the concept of a flash mob or flash dance to someone who is unfamiliar can be a difficult experience. Instead of trying to put your excitement into words, show the people in question some of the videos that have been inspiring to you. Many flash dance videos are on video streaming sites like YouTube for easy viewing. If you won’t have access to an Internet connection when you want to show your closest friends and immediate family, you can still enjoy the videos on your computer or on portable devices like a smart phone or tablet. You can use software to convert YouTube videos and library them your computer’s hard drive for your personal use, at which point you can move them to any other device you own, just as you would a regular file. You can play the video to your friends and family members wherever you are, even if you don’t have access to an Internet connection at the time.
Decide on a Theme
Talk with the members of your group and try to decide on a theme for your flash dance. When you watch flash dance videos on YouTube, you will notice that even if a group dances to multiple songs they all typically fall within the same genre of music. A flash dance isn’t exciting if everyone involved isn’t having fun, so talk amongst your group and try to decide on exactly what shape your dance will take.
Decide on a Venue
Even though flash dance videos seem like groups of people breaking out into spontaneous dance in random places, many aspects are decided by the group well in advance. One of the most important aspects to think about is exactly where the dance will take place. Choose a public place for the best possible reaction from the crowd, but also consider the practicality of any areas that you’re thinking about. You will need a place with large, open areas. Dancing in the middle of a shopping mall may seem like fun, but it can be incredibly difficult if there are a lot of mall patrons around. Dancing in a park would be much easier.
Take Your Time
Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither are successful flash dances. Don’t go out in public and start dancing until you’re sure your friends and family members can handle the responsibility.
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Dexter Bell loves new social trends. He often blogs about what they are and how to use them.
