Zumba flash mob dancers hit Market Drayton

Thursday 4th August 2011, 11:29AM BST.

It's cameras out as the zumba flash mob hits Market Drayton

People in a Shropshire town were left scratching their heads as a group of fitness enthusiasts started dancing in the street without warning.

Fitness instructor Kim Littler, of Childs Ercall, organised a Zumba flash mob in Cheshire Street, Market Drayton, yesterday.

A flash mob is a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place and perform an unusual act for a brief time before leaving and going their separate ways.

About a dozen people, including several youngsters, took part in the routine which was watched by crowds of people in the town.

Kim said the event was filmed and organised as part of a global competition.

The video of the routine will be put on the internet at a later date and the most viewed one from around the world will win the competition.

She said: “It is part of a competition, but we are doing it more for fun than being competitive.

“I chose Market Drayton because I do a lot of classes in the area and thought with it being market day there will be lots of people about.

“It is a good routine which we have been working on.”

Kim has gained levels one to three NVQ in advanced personal training and has also completed training courses and qualified as an Exercise to Music and Zumba instructor.

She added people attended her classes aged from 16 to 75, including some men.

For more information visit the website www.kimfit.co.uk

View more: Childs Ercall news, Market Drayton news.

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Jeffrey Borra

August 4, 2011 at 12:07

some spoilsport or jobs worth will be upset by this

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- Peter Cook
  
  August 4, 2011 at 15:10
  
  How iresponsible?? Its all fun and games until someone gets knocked over or even killed. Theres a time and place for bumba, and Market Drayton high street is NOT it.
  
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  - Dudley Moore
    
    August 4, 2011 at 15:24
    
    I think we have a case of sour grapes here from my old mate Pete. Just because we havent worked together for 23 years he has become a kill joy and is ready to have a pop at anybody who is having more fun than he is.
    
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  - Tawney
    
    August 7, 2011 at 20:24
    
    Yawn….have you stopped moaning yet???
    
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- Peter
  
  August 4, 2011 at 15:30
  
  12 people – hardly a mob is it?
  
  Can’t they dance indoors somewhere?
  
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  - Tawney
    
    August 7, 2011 at 20:22
    
    There will always be one!!!!!
    Peter i would tell you to go and get a life but im afraid you would even moan about being given one….
    Get back in your box and let other air breathers enjoy themselves.
    
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Wayne

August 4, 2011 at 15:18

“People in a Shropshire town were left scratching their heads as a group of fitness enthusiasts started dancing in the street without warning”.

Without warning?. Why would they give a warning?.

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- roadrunner
  
  August 6, 2011 at 12:01
  
  “Without warning?. Why would they give a warning?.”
  
  So that the council Elf and Softy mob could stop them and insist of masses of pointless insurance cover.
  
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  - JOHN JONES
    
    August 8, 2011 at 20:39
    
    Down with the Elf and Softy mob.They just don’t like people enjoying themselves.
    
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Michelle

August 4, 2011 at 15:24

Peter … its Zumba …. not Bumba, lighten up!

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edward

August 4, 2011 at 20:51

My wife has just started zumba dancing in Bayston Hill. Seems to be the new keep fit trend.

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Em

August 4, 2011 at 21:48

Very proud of my cousin Kim……bit of fun and got everyone curious about her Kim fit! Might have to join in on next one!!well done to those that joined in with her x

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wayne

August 5, 2011 at 07:14

all you moaners want to get a life.

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- Pete
  
  August 6, 2011 at 19:43
  
  Yes, try the Poundshop or Ebay
  
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E

August 5, 2011 at 08:30

Maybe it was to demonstrate that, in a society of increasing appetites and sedentary lifestyles, exercise can be fun!

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DW

August 6, 2011 at 12:46

I wonder if the EDL did an impromptu display of zumba next week in Telford whether they’d receive widespread adoration?

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- Alex
  
  August 8, 2011 at 08:40
  
  No because in Zumba no blood is spilt!
  
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  - DW
    
    August 8, 2011 at 10:23
    
    Although I find the EDL & similar groups despicable, when they are left to their own devices it seems there are no problems, it is when other equally despicable groups from the opposite end of the spectrum get involved there are problems.
    
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Norman Pitkin

August 7, 2011 at 09:51

Why have we got a picture of somebody taking a picture?
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Unless of course the dancers resemble The Roly Polys :-)

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