PASSENGERS were taken by surprise as eleven dancers sprung into life in a series of routines on the city's tram.
In full commuting character, the eNGine dance collective wrapped themselves around posts and entertained with stylish routines at various stops between 11am and 4pm on Saturday July 5.
Most travellers on the Station Street to Hucknall route were pleasantly surprised although a small few left the tram upset by the noise.
Rose Dudley, of Aspley, followed the dancers to Hucknall and back as she was enjoying the atmosphere so much.
The 70-year-old said: "I've always wanted to be part of a flash mob so I had to follow them to see what was happening. It's been fantastic, they've done it in full character and have been interacting with the public."
The eNGine collective are supported by Dance4, who had representatives on the tram and provided rehearsal space.
Tram operator NET also backed the show, and commissioned a passenger-free tram earlier in the week for dancers to get used to the space and movement.
Dancer Hannah McBrien, 24, said: "It's been fantastic and really good fun. There has been lots of people smiling and laughing - we even had a dance-off with a group of students.
"People have really welcomed it and enjoyed the surprise and it's great to see the look on their faces when it starts. They definitely don't see it coming."
The group's choreographer Sacha Copland was on hand to select songs signalling six different routines which they mixed and matched throughout the ride.
From 1920s-style and cabaret to modern Ibiza-esque chill out music, the group attempted to capture the heart and soul of Nottingham tram users.
Sacha, who travelled the route every night last week for inspiration, said: "It's been amazing to work with local dancers on this project because you really get under the skin of the city.
"I've been inspired by the tram-users in Nottingham and the little things you notice on a journey. I wanted to take such a mundane environment but portray what I think a lot of the passengers wished they were doing."
Janet White, 56, of Hucknall, said she enjoyed the routine but was concerned that some passengers were unimpressed.
"In a confined space, some people may feel intruded on and it's difficult to get out of that space."
"It was fun and the dancers were really talented," added Suzanne Catton, 45, of Bestwood Village. "But some people just want a relaxing trip home - especially in rush hour."
Sarah Tutt, from Dance4, and soon-to-be tram user from Beeston, said: "It's not a flash mob as such because we did advertise it, but it has all the spirit of surprise that you get from a flash mob.
"We wanted to engage the public by bringing dance to them. Hopefully some people who don't often go to the theatre to see shows will have got a taste of what we do and hopefully we've made a few people smile along the way."
The Jam on a Tram routine is an extension to the In Notts We Love Dance festival, which culminated with a grand finale at the Playhouse last Sunday, June 29.
Saturday July 5 also saw an open dance session in Old Market Square, where all people of all ages gathered to throw some shapes from 11.30am to 3.30pm.
