Organize a FlashMOVE in your city. Official Guide

Contributors to the FlashMOVE 2015 choreography:
Flash MOVE 2015
Guide
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What is the FlashMOVE?
FlashMOVE is the name of the NowWeMOVE flash mob. A FlashMOVE is perfectly suited to promote MOVE Week
as the choreography unfolds gradually and passers-by can join in and be active.
It is an opportunity for the MOVE Week initiative to make a strong link with its European dimension. All countries
involved in the MOVE Week have the chance to show their European neighbours who they are. The European
Union motto is “United in diversity”, so let’s show this diversity based on a solid common support: the FlashMOVE.
The idea is to show that everybody can dance and is free to create their own moves. The 2015 FlashMOVE
choreography allows participants to express themselves while having fun.
FlashMOVE will not have to showcase theperfect dance moves, theatricalmasterpieces or acrobatictricks and we
don’t expect everyone (except for the leader) to do it perfectly – the whole point is to createa large, active group
thanks to the organised participants and people passing by.
Find your FlashMOVE on 13 September*, post it on YouTube and your flash mob could feature in
next year’s official FlashMOVE promotional video!
Last year 71 flash mobs in 21 European countries happened at the same time to promote the start
of MOVE Week 2014. This year the number is expected to be even bigger and we want to see as
many of FlashMOVEs from around Europe as we can.
The spectators you have on the day are not your only audience. Get a steady hand to film your
FlashMOVE (in the best quality possible), post your video on YouTube, upload it to the FlashMOVE
website [link] and share it as widely as you can through your social media networks.
The 5 videos with most likes and shares will become the official video promoting the next
FlashMOVE in 2016. We will collect likes by following your video on YouTube and by requesting a
screen shot(s) of Facebook and other social media posts showing likes, shares and comments.
We will calculate a final tally at end of the MOVE Week (27 September 2015) and after taking a
closer look at the likes, shares and comments we will announce the 5 videos that will feature in
the FlahsMOVE 2016 promo video!
When the 5 videos have been selected, we will request the raw format of the videos and ISCA’s
design team will edit the final video that we will promote in Europe.

Get ready for the FlashMOVE this September and use our toolkit to help you get started. Visit the
official NowWeMOVE FlashMOVE website for more info.
Set the basis for a successful MOVE Week
by organising a
FlashMOVE of your own
BEFORE YOU START, PLEASE NOTE
The NowWeMOVE 2015 FlashMOVE event consist of two parts
Part 1: Your creative opening
Part 1: For this part, please, feel free to create your own ideas.
Part 2: NowWeMOVE choreography
Part 2: This a compulsory part that needs to be included in your FlashMOVE event. The choreography is joyful,
inclusive, easy to learn, and is made in a way so you can easily involve all bystanders.

ORGANISING THE 2015 FLASHMOVE EVENT
Step 1. IDENTIFY YOUR LOCATION
Have an idea about yourFlashMOVE location. Think of a good public location where many people pass by and
where you have space for your performance. You could choose the most prominent bridge connecting both
sides of your city, a nice square that is a favourite spot among your citizens, a busy train or metro station, a
university campus, etc. After all, the main idea of the FlashMOVE is to be seen and noticed.
The symbolismof the place of yourFlashMOVE
The choice of place could play a major role for the success of your FlashMOVE Event. If the place is symbolic and
chosen carefully you can get great exposure and media attention.
Case Study from 2014
In 2014 we had our FlashMOVE around Europe, danced on bridges. Why we chose the bridge as the main place?
It is symbolic, it is the link between two parts, so it also may be the one between inactivity and activity. The goal
is to lead people towards a healthier life.
It is also a way to gather people, to have the opportunity for all
to reach out to others and promote a good cause in unison. It
is all about pushing oneself one step further, overcoming
obstacles and difficulties by “building a bridge” and reaching
the own destination.
The bridge is also a symbol of transition, transformation: by
dancing, everyone can move on and go to the unknown. No
matter if you are a good dancer or not, the most important is
to have fun, move with the others and express your creativity.
Taking a bridge is taking the shortest way to a destination. The best way to feel better is not taking drugs but
moving, being physically active

The 2015 FlashMOVE location
Some examples of possible places for your FlashMOVE
Eifel tower
Paris, France
This place is spectacular! It has become both a global cultural icon of
France and one of the most recognisable structures in the world. The
tower is the tallest structure in Paris and the most-visited paid
monument in the world – always crowded, communicative, visited
not only by people from France and Europe but by tourist from all
over the world.
It gives a wonderful opportunity to increase NWM visibility and
attract people to join
“La passerelle Simone de Beauvoir”
Paris, France
It is a bridge solely for pedestrians and cyclists across the
Seine River in Paris. No cars, only people physically active are crossing
this bridge. The can be your dancers. Think about it.
“Sienna”- themain square
Rome, Italy
The Public Palace of Siena (also known as Town Hall) is the building
built roughly between 1297 and 1310. This is the seat of the municipal
administration, as well as the municipal museum. The square in front
of it is beautiful and guarantees a stable flow of people.

The Ancient Roman Stadium
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
The Stadium of Philippopolis in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, is among the
largest structures from the time of the Ancient Rome in the Balkan
peninsula. The stadium is located in the centre of the city, under
the main trade street. The stadium is one of the many preserved
buildings from the time of the Roman empire in Plovdiv and
attractsthousands of tourists and locals during the whole year.
“Tromostovje”
Ljubljana, Slovenia
The Triple Bridge(Tromostovje) is a group of threebridges across the
Ljubljanica River. It connects the Ljubljana's historical, medieval,
town on one bank, and the modern city of Ljubljana, capital of
Slovenia, on the other. It is crossed all day long by a lot of passersby
and bikes who can discover its original design.
Central Station
Berlin, Germany
The trainstation serves more than 25,000 passengers daily, so it gives
a great opportunity topromote MOVE Week, increase itsvisibility and
attract people to join the Flash MOVE and potentially MOVE Week.

Mall Galeria - Galeria Mokotów
Warsaw, Poland
In Galeria Mokotów there are approximately 260 stores and service
points, a cinema and a fitness club.
Thanks to the convenient localization and broad commercial, as
well as entertainment offer, Galeria Mokotów had been an example
of commercial success since its very opening. It is one of few
shopping centers, that remains popular among Warsaw citizens, as
well as guests from other cities and countries.
City Hall Square
Copenhagen, Denmark
The City Hall Square is a public square in the centre of Copenhagen.
Due to its largesize, its central location and its affiliation with the city
hall, it is a popular venue for a variety of events, celebrations and
demonstrations – why not a FlashMOVE too?
BarcelonaAirport
Barcelona, Spain
The airport is the second largest in Spain. In 2014 it handled a record
of 37 500 000 passengers which breaks down to an average of about
103 000 passengers daily! Sounds likea great place for a great
event.

The NottinghamAcademy
Nottingham, UK
Europe'sbiggestschool cateringfor3,600 pupils.
The NottinghamAcademy,createdfromthe mergerof three
schools, will isstaffedbyanarmy of 200 teachersand more than
100 administratorsandassistants.
The huge developmentisamonganewbreedof 'all through'
schoolscateringforchildrenaged3 to 19.
Step 2. MUSIC
This music was chosen because it represents the European Union
motto “United in diversity”. The anthem symbolizes not only the
EU, but also Europe in general. "Ode to Joy" expresses the ideal of
fraternity, freedom, peace and solidarity without words, through
the universal language of music.
It is perfectly suited to the MOVE Week initiative that extends
throughout Europe and promote different values such as
solidarity, equality, respect and freedom. European Anthem (Ode
to Joy) remixed in order to make it more dancing, modern and embrace fully the European symbolism.
"Ode to Joy" represents Europe as a whole. It is based on the final movement of Beethoven's 9th Symphony
composed in 1823.
Step 3. CREATE YOUR OWN CHOREOGRAPHY
The success of your FlashMOVE will be dependent on the originality, liveliness and attractiveness of the event.
Avoid copying a flash mob event that has been performed somewhere else. Always make alterations to any
FlashMOVE performance that has inspired you so that it has your own mark of originality and local relevance. In
all cases, the performance must be worked out in advance and either rehearsed or well explained in some
manner (such as through online instructions) so that everyone knows their role and interactions with the
other performers.
 Find someonewho is able to do thechoreography.
This could be you or you can partner with a dance club/s to createthe choreography. Be creative. Consider what
is liked in your city/country. Partner with different clubs – dance, skateboard, street fitness, etc.

 Who are yourperformers?
You’ll need willing performers to be the main participants in the FlashMOVE. You can rely on your partners and
networks, but do not forget that you can make good use of online resources such as social media, emails, and
websites. You may also be able to draw on the resources of a class you’re in, a performance or dance group
you’re a part of, or other groups of people you spend time with. Ask your friends and family if they’d like to be a
part of it too.
FlashMOVE dances can include any number of people - from 1 to 500. For your FlashMOVE it would be great if
you try to involve a minimum of 50-75 people for greater impact.
 What are they going to do?
Provide clear instructions about your FlashMOVE. The success of your FlashMOVE requires that your
participants know exactly what to do. It is best if you can have a rehearsal beforehand, but if this isn’t possible,
then at least provide very clear instructions (online or by email, etc.)as to:
 whatthe choreographyis(youwill findastep-by-steptutorial atthe endof thisdocument);
 whatto wear;
 where tobe at whattime;
 whatto do (e.g.be preparedtowalk, dance,gape like afish,etc.,onthe cornerCharlie’sBridge,
Prague,at 17:00) and howlongto do the act for.
 !!!! Choose a FlashMOVEleader.
This will be the dancer in the group who knows the choreography very well. This could be a person who sets the
beat and provides a following point for the remaining dancers. The leader can start the routine with a solo dance
move, and then attract thenext group of 9 to 15 dancers who join in with the next move. Then, double the
group’s size with 16 to 30 dancers joining in.
The trick to a good FlashMOVE is to gradually get all of the dancers involved in theroutine. Get the rest of
them to join in thelast part of the song so that theentire group is finally involved
STEP 4. THINGS TO CONSIDER
1. Dress up inMOVE WeekT-shirts
There is no dress code for the FlashMOVE, but as we are promoting MOVE Week make sure you have enough T-
shirts, bracelets and stickers for your dancers. Make sure you have banners and leaflets which you can distribute
to the spectators!
2. Arrange the location
Register with local authorities to ensure that you have permission to use public spaces. Permissions aregiven by
the city or municipality. If you plan to have 200-500 or more dancers ask the local police department to secure
the area and send more officers to the place where you are performing.
3. Know the limitationsof your location.
Do a proper check of the area you’re proposing to perform the FlashMOVE in.
There may be safety, legal, or physicallimits on what can bedone in the location. To avoid getting into trouble
legally, it’s important to not create unsafe obstructions, safety problems, or to hold up people in ways that

prevent them from their usual business on non-public premises. You need to judge that your flash mob won't be
the cause of emergency or unlawful situations. For example, if your FlashMOVE is likely to block emergency
exits, then think again about where to locate the event.
4. Prepare yourpromotionalmaterials - banners, leaflets, bracelets, stickers!
5. Equipment
 Sound system:You will needapowerful soundsystem(portable orfixed).If youneed electricity
youcan asknearbybars, shops etc.
 Arrange for a photographer whowill take picturesduringthe performance.Youcanuse the
pictureslaterforpromotionanddisseminationof yourevent.Investinaprofessional
photographer.
 Videographer:A camerafilmingthe event:Organise qualityvideography forthe event. It’sdefinitely
worth havingthe whole eventfilmedsothat you can upload it to YouTube and use it for your local
promotion.If nothingelse,itwill serveas inspiration forfuture FlashMobs.
Please make sure to film your video as an AVI file
with a resolution of 480p – 720p.

NowWeMOVE and Fédération Franҫaise de Sport pour Tous, Fédération Sportive et Gymnique
du Travail, Union Sportive de l’Enseignement de Premier Degré, Union Française des Oeuvres
Laïques d'Education Physique and La Ligue de l’Enseignement:
FlashMOVE 2015 STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL
The Choreography
Two important criteria have been followed: accessibility and diversity. All types of public (e.g. disabled, on a
wcheelchair, etc.) should be able to participate and enjoy the movements. Please find the choreography on
http://flashmove.nowwemove.com/ as well as on our YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/watchNowWeMove
STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL
The choreography is divided in 5 steps: Intro, first step, second step, third step and Outro. Each step is divided in
7 parts, except for the Intro and Outro. These 7 parts, alterning free style and compulsory moves, are the same
throughout the choreograp
Choreography description COUNTS
Movement Patterns
(Steps, arms, RM, Animations…)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction Run and free arms Free Choreography
FIRST STEP
1
PART 1
Slow Motion
Free slow movements
2
3 8 Steps and lift the hands (each side)
Compulsory choreography
4 8 Steps and push your hands up in the air
5 PART 2 4 Static positions (4 counts per position) Free static positions

6
7 Double Step (Right side) – Hands to the ground
8 Double Step (Left side) – Hands to the ground
9
PART 3
4 times : Static position and 3 times : claps your hands
Free static positions
&
10
11 Double Step (Right side) - Elbows fixed to the horizontal, to raise
fists upward and to get them down again
12 Double Step (Left side) - Elbows fixed to the horizontal, to raise
13
PART 4
Free static positions & Compulsory
choreography14
15 Double Step (Right side) – Hands to the ground Compulsory choreography
17
PART 5 16 counts – Run and free arms Stars move
18
19
PART 6
Chorus (tuneof the music)
4 times : ChachachaRight et Left Side and after without steps the
arms move up in the air and each side
20
21
22
23 HUSH! 1X8 Time
24
PART 7
VOICE
From the Right side to the Left Side, lift hands one by one like
wave
25
26
Free style part - Steps and Arms Free Choreography
27
28 BREAK - deep breath
SECOND STEP
29
PART 2
4 Static positions (4 counts per position) Free static positions
30
33
PART 3
& Compulsory choreography34
37
PART 4
choreography38
41
42
43
PART 6
44
45
46
47 HUSH! - 1X8 Time
48 PART 7 Compulsory choreography

49 VOICE From the Right side to the Left Side, lift hands one by one like
wave
50
51
THIRD STEP
52 13
More Physical interaction “arm in arm” Free Choreography
53
54
55
56 14
57
58
59
60
PART 2
4 Static positions (4 counts per position) Free static positions
61
64
PART 3
& Compulsory choreography65
68
PART 4
choreography69
72
73
74
PART 6
75
76
77
78 HUSH! - 1X8 Time
OUTRO
79
PART 7
VOICE
From the Right side to the Left Side, lift hands one by one like
wave
80
81
82
83
16 counts - Run & free arms Free Choreography
84
85
PART 6
4 times : Chachacha Right et Left Side and after without steps the
86
87
88
The contributorofthe2015 FlashMOVE choreographyare:
Fédération Française Sport pourTous (FFST)

Through its diverse fields of action, the Federation brings physical activity to the younger, strengthens the
relationships between the parents and their children, encourages assertiveness among adolescents,
promotesfitnessandwell-beingforadults,preservesthe healthof seniorsandallowswellnessandautonomy
for the dependentelderlypersons.
Thisdiversityof federal activitiesisareal supportfor the promotionof physical activity,the keystoneof the
FrenchFederationSportsforAll .Histrainingmissions, reintegration,supportof all throughoutlifemake the
Federationamajorplayerinthe sportingofferin France.
Fédération Sportiveet Gymniquedu Travail (FSGT)
It is national sports federation which mobilizes 270,000 participant, brings together 4,700 local sports associations
and companies, organises a hundred different sports activities, is present in 70 French departments and
cooperates with 35 other federations in the world.
FSGT is approved by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Associative Life (MJSVA). It is a member of the National
Olympic Committee and French Sports (CNOSF) as affinity and multisport federation. It is affiliated (and member
of the Executive Committee) to the International Labor Sports Confederation (CSIT).
Union Sportivede l’Enseignement dePremier Degré(USEP)
The Sports Union of Education First Degree (USEP), school sports federation, was born in 1939 in the Ligue de
l’Enseignement. It is a sports movement: organization of activities and sporting events of public schools, an
associative movement and also an educational movement : assist in training and in the work of teachers,
facilitators, educational teams, trainers working in school and extra-curricular frameworks.
L'Union Françaisedes Oeuvres Laïques d'Education Physique(UFOLEP)
The Union Française des Oeuvres Laïques d'Education Physique was created in 1928 within the Ligue de
l’Enseignement, popular education movement, to meet the expectations of some of its members.
The federation is approved by the Ministry of Sports and member of the National French Olympic and Sports
Committee (CNOSF).
La Ligue del’Enseignement
The federation invites citizens to come together to understand the changing times and to contribute to the
evolution of our society, to advance, promote the construction of a political Europe and social involvement in
sustainable development and solidarity in the world. The federation wants a more cohesive society based on
secularism as a principle of "living together ".
Through its work in many areas of social life, La Ligue and its federations contributes to the enhancement of social
ties, local development and the revitalization of urban and rural territories.

CASE Study FlashMOVE from 2013
Example: MOVE Week 2013 Flash Mob - Plovdiv, Bulgaria;
Partners: 6 different dance clubs – including styles from jazz ballet to hip hop; Free Runners clubs,
Street Fitness club, the regional TV channel for live coverage;
Total numberof dancers - 120
Total numberof participants - around 1000
Location: In front of the municipality building of the city of Plovdiv
Music:
6 different types of music plus the music of the official choreography

Choreography:
1. Strongbeginningwithapretend
fightbetweenthe StreetFitnessclubandthe
Free Runnersclub.The ideawasto attract
people’sattention.Whenthispartof the mob
was finishedthe performersclearedthe way
for the nextgroup
2. Change of music and the jazz ballet club enters
with more than 100 children dancing
3. Change of music –
next performance – one more dance club

4. Change of music – Street Fitness club
performance
5. Change of music and official MOVE Week
Flash Mob choreography is executed by all
dance clubs – 120 dancers dancing together.
6. Change of music – involvement of the crowd
with a simple choreography and nice music

7. The music and choreography end and the
crowd disappear.
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