For a brief time in the mid-2000s to early 2010s, 'flash mobs' were all the rage. A group of people within a public crowd would, seemingly at random, come together to perform a choreographed routine. This performance showcases a distinctly Australian 'flash mob'.

Led by drag performer Joyce Maynge, a large group of dancers unite for a medley of Kylie Minogue's greatest hits on the steps of Sydney Opera House. Close-ups of delighted onlookers show that the novelty of this craze lay in the surprise of the onlooker. They had assumed the performers were like them, strangers to one another, before the elaborate pre-planning was revealed.

Through panoramic wide shots, the camera also captures the mob's dizzying scale and synchronisation. Flash mobs exploded in popularity in the digital age, when email and social media made mass coordination much simpler. Meanwhile, performances like this were recorded and shared online, attracting larger audiences and viral attention. Though the trend eventually fell out of fashion, flash mobs were once a lighthearted way to break the rules of public spaces.