# Impromptu in-Flight Performances Dancers in Flight: Runaway Fly Mob Takes to the Sky By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-08-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plane-flash-mobs References: [popdust](http://popdust.com/2012/08/17/kanye-west-dancers-runaway-airplane-flash-mob/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FghJKjdEVDA) The Dancers in Flight: Runaway Fly Mob is a flash mob of epic proportions. On a [public flight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflight-dining-experience) during Kanye West’s Australian tour, several of his dancers decided to spice up the trip with a Runaway dance recital. The dancers stretched, twirled and sashayed down the aisles as most passengers looked on in wonder, some in fear that their movements might somehow disturb the course of the plane, and others just wanted to get back to their seat before the seatbelt sign came on. The piece was elegantly performed and passionately executed. The only minor fault was that Kanye was not on the plane to sing to passengers. Nevertheless, it deserved the gracious round of applause that it received at the end of the performance. The best [flash mobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-lightshow) take place in the air because people have no choice but to stay until the end, and this Dancers in Flight: Runaway Fly Mob edition is no different. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **In-flight Entertainment:** Opportunities for airlines to offer unique and engaging performances during flights. - **Flash Mob Performances:** Flash mob performances continue to evolve into unexpected and creative settings. - **Celebrity-inspired Entertainment:** More performers and entertainers incorporating elements inspired by celebrity culture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Airlines:** Airlines can leverage in-flight entertainment as a competitive advantage to attract and retain customers. - **Performing Arts:** Opportunities for performers and dance companies to expand their reach and engage audiences in new and unexpected ways. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate flash mob performances as a unique and memorable element to add to events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dreamy Dance-Centric Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-spike-jonze.md) - [In-Flight Fitness Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classes-in-the-clouds.md) - [Parisian Airport Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moet-hennessys-paris-concept.md) - [Simulated Air Travel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simulated-air-travel.md) - [Performance-Driven Designer Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wings-of-hermes.md) - [Festival-Focused Airline Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festival-season.md) - [Major International Airport Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popups-at-airport-hubs.md) - [Airline-Inspired Cocktail Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carry-on-airlines.md) - [Personalized In-Flight Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-airlines-kinective-media.md)