It was emotive, engaging and lively, as can be testified by the people who followed the proceedings step by step, movement by movement.
Some of those watching, had purposely made the journey to watch the action unfold, but plenty more stumbled upon the display while returning to their cars from a visit to the shopping centre, or while out for a stroll...people that wouldn't usual choose to attend a dance event.
But they joined the dance party, and followed it as it snaked its way around the heart of the city, and that was the beauty of Motus – it played to the devoted, and reeled in the newbies with ease.
And this week, they'll do it all over again, when the annual event makes a very welcome return.
“Essentially what we’re trying to do with MÓTUS is bridge the gap between all of the wonderful weekly dance classes that go on in Milton Keynes and the large scale productions that stop off at MK Theatre,” say those behind the programme.
“That’s why we include opportunities for schools, young people and community performers to be showcased alongside graduate and professional performers. It’s about there being progression and a chance for inspiration at all levels. We’re aiming to provide opportunities to both see performances and take part in workshops, and this year have even included a club night in the programme where everyone can let loose a little.
"The theme this year is push/ identify – we’d like to encourage people to push the boundaries of what dance styles they normally do or watch and get a flavour of something more that’s out there. Hopefully, there’s something that could appeal to everybody!”
Performances on Saturday include the aforementioned Push/Identify, a free collection of pieces unifying professionals, recent graduates and community dancers, all exploring what it is that makes us, us.
There are two chances to view, with shows in Margaret Powell Square by MK Theatre at 1pm and 3pm.
Later, Flexer and Sandiland's immersive performance Disappearing Acts will air at The Chrysalis Theatre in Willen.
Operating on the threshold of visibility it offers subtle readings of the body, movement that disappears into the shadows or slips through unseen gaps in the curtains leaving lingering traces on the retina.
Evocative images, stories and wry humour give voice to our experiences of disappearance, night time and politically 'dark times.'
Tickets are £8 and performance times are 6pm and 8pm.
DJs and disco will engulf the MK Gallery Project Space from 9pm through to midnight when Mótus reveals its first ever club night.
Dance the night away with like-minded individuals who are all about moving to the music, and you'll be every bit as welcome whether you are conservatoire trained or just like to feel the groove. Tickets are a fiver.
Day two of the Mótus mindset brings performance from emerging and established artists, combining talents in the work in progress platform, Adjustments 16.
And this brings a new audience participation to the fore, with viewers invited to view, consider and respond to the works, and discuss their interpretation with the artists.
A panel of Arts Professionals will get things moving, before you are given an opportunity to help shape the future work of the dance artists.
The Chrysalis Theatre at Willen is once more the setting, with tickets £5 per person Show time is 2pm.
And a return to the same venue is necessary is you want in for Keira Martin's Here Comes Trouble at 4.30pm with a feisty yet vulnerable performance that promises to show the power and elegance of women in a very real and honest manner.
Here Comes Trouble is a rigorous, personal investigation into womanhood and individual identity, which sees Keira share hard hitting and heart-warming chapters of her life to address stereotypes and challenge labels.
Intrigued? Go book then.
For full Motus details and booking information, point and click to www.motusdance.co.uk
