On Thursday, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) previewed a new television ad to promote the Silver Line that will begin airing Saturday afternoon following the grand opening ceremony.
The ad was created as a celebration of the Silver Line and features the song “Escapee” by Architecture in Helsinki. The dance movements were choreographed by Michael Stokes, a D.C. resident, and the ad was filmed at the new Wiehle-Reston East station, inside the transportation center on the north side of the station, as well as in the neighborhood adjacent to the station.
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It includes thirty dancers from the National Capital Region — ages eight to 78 — including Mr. Leo, a 78-year-old resident of Forestville, Md., who credits his longevity and great dance moves to healthy living.
Fifteen Metro employees are also featured — including bus and rail operators, Metro Transit Police, station managers and car maintenance staff — all of whom have been recognized for their dedication to safety and exemplary customer service.
Also included are two local business leaders — Michael Caplin, executive director of the Tysons Partnership, and Jim Corcoran, president/CEO of the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce.
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