Denver Airport Holiday Flash Mob

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  • Holiday travelers at Denver International Airport (DIA) were surprised with an entertaining treat when a flash mob broke out in Jeppesen Terminal on November 22nd, 2011. Approximately 100 dancers from Community-Minded Dance (cmDance) performed a Lindy Hop to a medley of Swing classics in the airport's Great Hall in Denver, Colorado. Video by Rich Clarkson & Assoc.
    Coordinated by cmDance
    Choreography by Ceth Stifel, Heather Ballew, Joseph DeMers, & Lark Mervine
    cmDance creates world-class educational dance and music experiences. The non-profit organization's programs bring the music and dance of the Americas to Colorado schools and audiences, including Lindy Hop, Argentine Tango, Jazz, and other American Vintage and folkloric dances. For more information, visit www.cmdance.org
    Organized by DIA's Art and Culture Program
    Today's dance performance was presented by the airport's Art and Culture Program. DIA is home to a world-class
    collection of public art, funded by the City and County of Denver's "one percent for art" requirement for public facilities. In addition to its renowned permanent art collection, DIA curates temporary exhibitions, collaborating with museums, cultural institutions and arts organizations to present the highest quality two- and three-dimensional work. For more information on DIA's public art program and its temporary exhibitions, visit www.flydenver.com/art.
    Produced by Rich Clarkson & Associates
    RCA is a multi-disciplinary creative agency, based around the core of fine visual storytelling. Beyond our strengths in original photography and video production, our activities range from publishing high quality photographic books to major exhibition design to digital asset managment and project management in the latest rich media applications. For more information, visit www.richclarkson.com
    Also, check out the newest Flash Mob Mumbai in an India CST station. Nice job Mumbia, Indiai! The sound of music in antwerp station and Oprah with Black eyed peas ones are the best though.
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  • @Samax13
    @Samax13 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    dear glen miller, thanks a lot. you rock. love, the 40s and those who think this swing is alive.

  • @Munthegun
    @Munthegun 11 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I work construction 6 days a week, 27 years old male, yellin and gettin yelled at all day, and this just made me so happy. haha thanks for the smiles

  • @theroadrunnermeep
    @theroadrunnermeep 11 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What I liked most about this video was seeing the young people of today dancing like this and enjoying it. Something that doesn't have to do with bumping and grinding.

  • @Cjandcosplays
    @Cjandcosplays 11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you. Sometimes I feel like the only person in the world you actually cares about this sort of stuff. It makes me feel a lot better watching flash mobs like this. It gives me some sort of hope for this century.

  • @bksppb
    @bksppb 12 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow what a way to make miserable, tense,stressed out travelers smile and relax. Great job.

  • @ferrous719
    @ferrous719 12 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Our teacher always said, "the first rule of dancing. .is to SMILE!" Best advice ever! Yay for swing!

  • @pjzdreamz
    @pjzdreamz 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I am SO sorry i missed this last year...My grandma is gone now, but even at 85 years old she would have been out there !

  • @HermaJeStar
    @HermaJeStar 12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is on my bucket list...! 1) Witness a random flash mob. 2) Be a part of a random flash mob!

  • @awordfword8266
    @awordfword8266 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow! That's quite an accomplishment! My mother is going to be 84 in October and I'm lucky if she even remembers my name. I try to stay positive and look back at the "salad" days of listening to records and dancing all night! A much simpler time!

  • @doyanconeith2395
    @doyanconeith2395 11 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    It is things like this that restore my faith in kids today.

  • @janetharris9754
    @janetharris9754 11 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Loved it!!! My parents met a dance during WWII in England. I always love watching them dance!

  • @MeltedPearls
    @MeltedPearls 11 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    The BEST! Big band rules! These folks were so skilled and so relaxed, it spreads their energy and joy to all who see them. GREAT work! Thanks so much!

  • @joant1221
    @joant1221 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love how they are so awesome at doing Big Band Old School Dancing and dressed in modern every day clothes. Long live the Big Band Music!

  • @bradleykent5280
    @bradleykent5280 11 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    Just imagine some international traveler arriving like "Wow so this is what it's like in America... people just dancing"

  • @BillyOddments
    @BillyOddments 10 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I would give just about anything to be able to dance well to those songs.... I can only imagine being alive when that music was first coming out and what the dance halls must have been like..... How wonderful!!!!

  • @demboyswashuge
    @demboyswashuge 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this is beautiful. unification of the human race starts with what we all have in common, music and comedy.

  • @sly8ball
    @sly8ball 12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    nice to see the young ones of today dancing like their parents and grandparents did....this is dancing!!

  • @cicilong1
    @cicilong1 11 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What memories I had! My mom and dad are gone now at ages 90 and 91. I miss them so much, but I put on the 'ol big band cds that they had and the original records and smile.

  • @winterhaven79
    @winterhaven79 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I can't think of anything that gives more pure pleasure to anyone than a flash mob. It pure joy to watch.

  • @NormaHermesBuchanan38
    @NormaHermesBuchanan38 10 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    wigglietail2008m an 75 now, bad knee, but used to dance this many years ago, so much fun

  • @gonzaloteranbeltran5915
    @gonzaloteranbeltran5915 11 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Soo cool, wish I could be at a place when this breaks out. Loved it!!!!!

  • @aleahchristina9487
    @aleahchristina9487 11 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    Hey teens of today. You think great grandma and great grandpa lived in boring times!? Think again. This is the music and dance of their day! =)
    Excellent flash mob...only in America...land of the free, home of the brave. xxoo

  • @herrcuppatea4life
    @herrcuppatea4life 11 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Oh, my stinkin gosh...WHERE ARE THESE PEOPLE WHEN I NEED THEM?!?!?!?! Where is the time I would need to learn this? Sooooo glad young people still dance this way!!!

  • @missyblueeyes2011
    @missyblueeyes2011 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like that they have been doing flash mobs, it gives people some enjoyment,
    the world would be a better place if you just dance and be happy!!!

  • @danlachancesr
    @danlachancesr 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's amazing how some people can find something negative to say about anything ("about the troops...only performers...can't dance..." What a fun event to help brighten the day for travelers, friends & families - great job!

  • @9072aaa
    @9072aaa 11 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    great performance. a joy to see spectators come alive !

  • @Tiffyshea23
    @Tiffyshea23 12 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    What an amazing community we have! Thanks everyone who participated and supported! That was so fun!

  • @triedcobra
    @triedcobra 11 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    i am smiling they are smiling why cant the world work like this

  • @Tricey---
    @Tricey--- 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So I'm not the only one who feels like dancing when at an airport!

  • @happymike44
    @happymike44 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This folks is why DIA and the city of Denver are a world class city.
    BTW 9 out of 10 Mums would approve of this type of club dancing.

  • @garlandcottage
    @garlandcottage 12 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Fantastic - love the swing version of a flash mob! This took incredible amounts of preparation - I did a flash mob last summer and we worked for a couple of months to get it all coordinated. Well done and Thank you!

  • @laurel3267
    @laurel3267 11 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    So nice to see these great hits being danced to like as they should and by young people who know how to dance. Not just two older women at a wedding doing the Lindy (sp?). This when dancing was dancing!

  • @carlislewway
    @carlislewway 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much fun is that! What a nice gift for the travelers passing through at that time, and for the rest of us who were able to view this video.

  • @SpiritMission
    @SpiritMission 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is why i love Denver and the DIA :)

  • @fatgrl1935
    @fatgrl1935 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!!! Really cool idea for a flash mob...the dancing was great! I'll bet some of the older folks REALLY thought this was the best but I'm 50 + I thought it was the best I've ever seen!!

  • @jam2music
    @jam2music 10 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    Well done and with a great choice of music..Swing music ..I love it!! :)

  • @WWA4
    @WWA4 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, Maud, for bringing back the great times we had in the 50s. Love and Light. Frank

  • @555worldwide
    @555worldwide 10 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Super flash mob.....great music.

  • @flossie5432
    @flossie5432 11 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    great fun.such good dancers.i'm still smiling.

  • @virgmck
    @virgmck 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love it, I'm pushing 80 and Love the spirit of our young people..
    I've 'liked' it and put it on my facebook.. Thanks for the upbeat mood.

  • @PeopleNeed2LoveMore
    @PeopleNeed2LoveMore 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Flying is stressful and boring, this was absolutely fantastic !!!

  • @dwparadox
    @dwparadox 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ALL of my favorite jazz/swing/big-band songs in ONE video.
    YOU GUYS ARE AWSOME!!!!!!!!

  • @MsMMelody
    @MsMMelody 11 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    brilliant! brilliant! brilliant! absolutely loved the moves, the co-ordination and the poses held at various times. choreography and execution was beautiful to watch.

  • @luckyramses
    @luckyramses 10 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Wonderful music, love it to see people dancing, it`s vitality pure.

  • @Taxes101
    @Taxes101 12 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This totally put a smile on my face! The kids are great!!

  • @CT2507
    @CT2507 10 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Congrats!!!... im jealous i never learned to dance like that.

  • @larcred
    @larcred 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I thought this was great. Looks like a really fun time. I just wish I could have been in Denver at the time to witness this in person. All the dancers looked like they were just having a grand time. Thanks to all the performers....you did good!

  • @tazsyze1
    @tazsyze1 12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the music. The dancers were super. This was a great way to take a littlebit of the stress out of holiday travel.

  • @Roadmaiap
    @Roadmaiap 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @nynoah Couldn't agree more - I respect and admire our troops, but there are also many other things in life! I was fortunate enough to be a part of the mob, and we were just so excited to brighten people's days! The holidays can be a difficult time for many, and I hope this lightened a few moods.

  • @Circa2010Buck
    @Circa2010Buck 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I seen flash mob in the line up. I enjoy watching them. I'd love to see one in person. None the less, I'm familiar with the dances, really enjoy that style of music (an era some have forgotten). I just posted it to Facebook, so that my friends who appreciate music and dance of this nature, to enjoy what I just did. Thanks for sharing.

  • @KelseyWayman
    @KelseyWayman 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was so much fun, and for the future people who won't read the entire info for the video ;) we were invited to perform in this. The Arts and Culture Program at DIA contacted cmDance and asked to choreograph and perform in the receiving area. The TSA was fully aware that this was going to happen. :)

  • @blancolirio
    @blancolirio 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We need more airport entertainment, especially over the holidays, look at the crowd they gathered!

  • @87dawgman
    @87dawgman 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    WHO SAYS TODAY'S YOUNG PEOPLE DON'T KNOW HOW TO TEAR IT UP!!!! THAT WAS GREAT!!!

  • @MisguidedLullabye712
    @MisguidedLullabye712 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't mess with those top comments, they're golden. This is fantastic though - beautiful dancing, and I love how much everyone is enjoying it! There are happy moments in life

  • @DoubleDogDare54
    @DoubleDogDare54 11 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    That Was GREAT!

  • @GmaTllamas
    @GmaTllamas 11 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    So many smiles!

  • @mrbill0204
    @mrbill0204 12 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This was very cool! Great for the passengers waiting for connections and a good image for the airport. Made a lot of people happy and that's a good thing. Keep them coming!

  • @danzigvi
    @danzigvi 11 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I love this song and they did a great job! Love to see this kind of thing, it's happy and positive!

  • @tmneer
    @tmneer 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think it's great that someone would do this for free on a holiday weekend and help to reduce the stress at the airport. All thenaysayers need to join scrooge...Bravo to the performers and thank you very much.. I didn't even have to spend time at the airport this year and I enjoyed... Keep up the good work! Happy thanksgiving to everyone!

  • @TheOnlyMe247
    @TheOnlyMe247 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so FUN! I wish my jazz choir would arange something like this somewhere. We have been learning swing dance and it's so fun. These people did great!

  • @YLD16
    @YLD16 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dont think I can smile any harder. you could just feel how much fun the dancers were having

  • @marymimouna
    @marymimouna 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great! It's my home airport even though I'm living overseas, it was great to see it! I'd love to be in that flash mob!

  • @bluerazz90
    @bluerazz90 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    lol. omgosh!!! this was so much fun!! I actually have an aunt that lives about an hr away from the Denver Airport!! how cool is that!!

  • @pegmorris
    @pegmorris 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this. The dancers were incredible.

  • @hazel2160
    @hazel2160 11 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    awesome! is all I can say you kids did a fantastic job!

  • @Pollyfish
    @Pollyfish 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah for my hometown! Great music and terrific dancers. LOVED it.

  • @09lealily
    @09lealily 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    this is just unbelivably amazing i love these songs great amazing dancing

  • @BSwiftWealthyandWell
    @BSwiftWealthyandWell 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the way we danced during WWII when the music was music & the singers sang so you could understand every word. The steps had names like the Lindy, Balboa, New Yorker, Truckin', & more. "In The Mood" my personal favorite. Our Sr. Prom was a Sock-Hop in the Boys Gym in the afternoon because of Blackouts. We had a lot of fun anyway. This Video is Fantastic. Did you see the smiles on their faces?

  • @Andrew6137
    @Andrew6137 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh I can only imagine what the foreigners were thinking at that moment...So this is America, they break into song and dance swing classics at the airports.

  • @mrwantmojoe
    @mrwantmojoe 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look at all the smiles…. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!!!

  • @kristbjorg999
    @kristbjorg999 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the theme of this, old dances and good choice of songs, loved it

  • @LopeForestLope
    @LopeForestLope 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Going on the bucket list.

  • @dixbun
    @dixbun 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved this ! Brought back memories !

  • @Shmalentine
    @Shmalentine 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can't believe this video got any dislikes. You may not like some of the choreography, or some music, or some of the dancing, or some of the dancers... but what a fun thing to do! And I bet organizing this was not an easy feat! To make 100 people dance in sync even a simple choreography is insanely difficult, not to mention getting them past the TSA molesters. Kudos, Denver! Well done!

  • @arizonachris1011
    @arizonachris1011 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the music, the energy of the dancers, just a great vidio! It's in my favorites.

  • @wigglietail2008
    @wigglietail2008 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved it! Took me back seventy years to when I could dance like that!... BHB, 86 this month!

  • @Beckondeck1
    @Beckondeck1 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, that was soooo good! I wish I had grown up in the Big Band Era :( I love that music and they could really bust a move!!

  • @60Macushla
    @60Macushla 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would certainly be one of those dancers!!!I wonder if anyone watching missed their plane!!!LOVE flash mob dancing.Everyone is too serious these days.Sometimes ya just gotta dance!!!!

  • @Nolvick58
    @Nolvick58 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this sooo much! Don't ever stop! I just wish I could witness one myself... ( : Love this generation of young people!

  • @jasonmatthews8825
    @jasonmatthews8825 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    America is the world of dancing.

  • @edgarmartinez4243
    @edgarmartinez4243 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent!!! A trip to the past. I loved it

  • @anthonybell2116
    @anthonybell2116 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    And it's over just like that! Lovin it!

  • @Alvarado20002009
    @Alvarado20002009 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so cooooooooooooooooool!!!!Awesome!! So much joy!!!

  • @Crickett-J
    @Crickett-J 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it! I would love to be somewhere where people break out dancing.

  • @ctrnoel1
    @ctrnoel1 11 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    bravo way to go that's my home airport! :)

  • @Meelameels
    @Meelameels 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    The most classy flash mob I've ever seen

  • @hippiechic71
    @hippiechic71 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved it, reminded me so much of my Mom & Dad dancing, Glenn Miller music, I love it,

  • @raybbullet2120
    @raybbullet2120 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm 65 and never could dance like that. HA!

  • @HandBrakeDownload
    @HandBrakeDownload 11 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    I love watching flash mobs.

  • @PeggyCollings
    @PeggyCollings 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is about the second one i have seen that is a great one

  • @HeatherMarie8888
    @HeatherMarie8888 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    i CANT wait for dancing to come full circle!!!

  • @doriengreymysteries
    @doriengreymysteries 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    My kind of music! How great to see swing and jitterbugging are alive and well in this soul-less, hip-hop world

  • @Simpawknits
    @Simpawknits 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've always wanted to dance like that. I think I just decided to find a dance studio before it's too late. I'm only 47 but time flies faster and faster!

  • @StrongIsUrFight
    @StrongIsUrFight 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thats the coolest one ever !!!!

  • @KINGTIG3R1
    @KINGTIG3R1 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    beautiful...respectful and amazing

  • @alfredprunesquallor
    @alfredprunesquallor 12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    FAB-U-LOUS!!!!
    Smiled like a fool thru the whole thing :o) Thank you

  • @dickda1
    @dickda1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Was fab video, glad I got it before the music publishing creeps killed it.

  • @RoseSinn
    @RoseSinn 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is fantastic! Wonderful dancing and lovely tunes! xx

  • @kylenelowe4292
    @kylenelowe4292 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was freaking awesome!! hope that happens the next time I catch a flight!!!

  • @MattThompsonPlus
    @MattThompsonPlus 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job, guys! I wish I could have been there for it.