Flash Mob Bat Mitzvah Heats Up The Benson

 
The classic Benson Hotel in downtown Portland, Oregon was the scene for Lana’s Bat Mitzvah celebration on Saturday, May 12, 2012. While the guest of honor was with the photographer for pictures outside, family and friends mingled in the lobby and Crystal Ballroom. Dinner started at 7:15. The kids were with me, while the adults ate in the room next door.
 
When the kids finished eating, I started playing the cuts (all the latest hit songs) and we did a swing dance contest. There were lots of prizes to hand out, including Starbucks, Cold Stone, and iTunes gift cards… it was amazing! Another cool thing was a guest rapper, who sang a song for Lana about her special day.
 
Lana’s mom Lauren said a few words about family being there and friends coming from long distances to attend. And then… something hot went down. You know flash mobs, right? Well it happened here. I played Maroon 5’s ‘Moves Like Jagger’ and Boom! Flash mob! Lana was genuinely surprised… her eyes popped out of her head… she could not believe what she was seeing… the entire place was dancing for her to that song. It was Awesome!
 
As the party kicked into high gear, I brought out some Motown for the adults and the floor was packed. Later, we did the snowball and limbo for the kids. I thought the guys had it because they were wearing pants and the girls were wearing dresses, but the girls stole it from the guys 🙂 The party ended with Donna summer ‘Last Dance’ and a balloon drop.
 
Thank you Vivian Johnson Photography for sharing photos from this event.
 
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