| On a typical day, during the height of commute traffic, | | | | one example of a PR gimmic. Other similar crowds |
| Victoria Station was suddenly overrun by more than | | | | have happened in Times Square, (where Bollywood |
| 4000 dancers performing a synchronized dance piece, | | | | dancers spread the buzz about tv show Bollywood |
| which briefly shut down the station. It happened again | | | | Hero) and at Northwest Florida Beaches International |
| in Times Square, Amsterdam, the Tate Museum, and | | | | Airport, where Innovations Federal Credit Union |
| downtown Chicago, during an opening celebration for | | | | President/CEO David Southall garnered attention for |
| Oprah's new season. Across the world, from Seattle | | | | the grand opening of the newest branch. |
| to Shanghai, flash mob dancing has become an | | | | Flash mob dances have paid tribute to Michael |
| ever-growing cultural movement. | | | | Jackson in Amsterdam, celebrated the arts in York, |
| At times, it's a chance to shock or surprise the general | | | | PA, and kicked off Bay Area Dance Week in Union |
| populace, make a statement, make a PR punch, or be | | | | Square of San Francisco. What began as a simple |
| a part of something. For some, it's simply about music, | | | | experiment has blossomed into a worldwide |
| dancing and having a good time. In San Francisco, for | | | | phenomena, televised live on Eurovision. |
| instance, flash mob dance maven "Deep" puts on | | | | If you've got the urge to take part, or start one |
| semi-monthly extravaganzas to share the love. After | | | | yourself, plan to set aside a few hours for rehearsal |
| being influenced by outdoor free salsa nights he | | | | before the actual event. It takes time to synchronize |
| witnessed on a trip to Paris, he decided to get | | | | and learn the choreography. Many people use |
| something going in his own territory. Interested parties | | | | Facebook, Twitter, and other social media to keep |
| can visit his website, and sign up for texts, tweets and | | | | participants up-to-date with up-to-the-moment details. |
| twitterpation about upcoming events. | | | | If you don't have the urge, keep your eyes peeled for |
| T-Mobile's takeover of Liverpool Street Station was | | | | the next big event in your area. |