A flash mob is basically a public performance of either a group of singers or dancers. It’s often performed at public places where a lot of people go. The idea behind it is not only to surprise the unsuspecting crowd but more of entertaining them and spreading “good vibes”.
That’s what exactly happened in this IKEA in Madrid.
They’ve prepared an ABBA-themed flash mob and they don’t disappoint.
It all begins with some strange beeping sounds in the store.
Cameras are rolling, all performers are in disguise and are on standby.
Of course, a lot of practice is needed to pull off a flash mob, there’s no room for mistakes. The performers need to be in character, or else the whole act will be busted.
The staff is cleaning the floors, random people are passing by…but for some reason, something does look a bit suspicious. Everyone’s perfectly placed as if they were waiting for something. Then the beeping sound goes on and everyone starts turning around, trying to figure out where it’s coming from.
The music starts and so do the performers. The confusion on the shoppers’ faces then turns into smiles as they see what’s unfolding right before their eyes. One by one, the performers start to bounce to the music as planned.
“Mamma Mia” starts playing, and the flash mob begins!
All the workers mentioned earlier are dancing now. A cleaning lady, a policeman, a cashier—all of them deliver flawless choreography. The cleaning lady even uses her broom while dancing, and it’s hilarious.
Pretty soon, the crowd realizes that it’s indeed a dance flash mob.
From performances like this, we get a perfect portrayal of the power music actually has on people. Nobody in the store expected it, and everyone in the crowd is so delighted!
The beat of the music and the dancers are so inviting that some of the shoppers decide to join in!
It seems like the children were enjoying it the most because there were so many kids dancing in the video—and it’s incredibly adorable. They’re just another way to spontaneously make a dance routine even better! The show these people put on will be remembered for a long time.
As they reach the latter part of their surprise dance performance, everyone is clapping in unison, the flash mob then turns into an absolute party.
You can’t see a single person in the video who’s not smiling and laughing! We’re amazed by how something as simple as a four-minute dance can make everyone so happy, but it does.
It’s a surprise public performance that put a smile on everyone’s faces.
Normal working life can sometimes be bleak and full of struggle, but a thing like this makes everyone feel special and uplifts their spirits. It’s so great to see a group of strangers take their time to prepare something special the whole world can enjoy. It’s a way of uniting people that makes everyone feel that they’re important.
The way these people came together to perform ABBA’s 1975 hit song is inspiring. As this video shows perfectly, all it takes is a little bit of dancing and a little bit of singing to get into a happy headspace!
The flash mob video was uploaded on YouTube and racked up over 9 million views!
If it so happens that you’re having a bad day, this video will instantly change your mood into something positive.
The comments section is full of people who said that the video made their day, and we have to agree—this is lovely. IKEA was a happy place that day. All the people in this video found quite a way to pay homage to a Swedish company with a song by the Swedish pop group.
Wouldn’t you agree if I’ll say that we need more videos like this? Those that will give us nothing but good vibes and laughter. Though we won’t be seeing flash mobs in the meantime, there are still lots of other flash mob videos on the internet.
Have some good and hearty waves of laughter- we need it, especially during these uncertain times.
Don’t forget to watch the epic ABBA-themed dance flash mob in the video below.
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