John and Stephen

Dancing underneath the steps leading up to the footbridge and enjoying the music being played, I was instantly intrigued by them, they embrace peoples judgements, they're not afraid to express themselves publicly and they encourage people to engage in social interaction.
I decided that I wanted to join in and dance with them. Once I did so, I noticed almost immediately people were stopping to film, take photos or just to watch. It wasn't anything particularly special just moving around to the beat, after a short while a lady in her mid 30's began to join in with us, followed by a couple just before the music stopped.
John, from Glasgow and Stephen, from London answer a few of my questions:

A: What makes you want to dance here?

J: I enjoy the music the rhythm, I used to be a professional dancer. But also because when we dance here it helps the band get more money, when people see us dancing they stay longer and enjoy the music.

S: yeah, it relaxes people, makes them want to dance .

A: How would you describe peoples reactions towards your dancing?

J: Im just here to dance and enjoy the music, people think I'm here as one of those performers and stand and watch us and take pictures. I don't mind.
S: Its good when people take notice of us, it helps the band. People are so far away from life around them. You see, you have come up to us because we were dancing, you are talking and dancing with us. That is how it should be.

A: Do people normally join in when you dance?

S: Not with us under here, but people sometimes dance in front of the band
J: They just watch except for you. After you're done with this you can film our rap.

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Whilst I was filming I noticed that a crowd started to gather behind me, it made me think whether it was because I was holding a professional looking camera and carrying a tripod that people assumed that what I was filming must be worth filming, or if they were genuinely interested in John and Stephens rap. I asked the person behind me why they decided to come over and film it, they replied " I saw you start filming, are you a photographer for a living?"
 After filming it was suggested that we meet again at the same place and bring more people to get involved and create an impromptu street party. I said I would bring snacks, Monday 1st Nov at 3pm (providing its not raining).