Performances include “any activity intending to attract or having the effect of attracting a crowd of spectators” or loud enough to disturb others, according to a statement the four men released at a news conference. In such cases, performers need advance written permission from Carr Mill Mall.

It seems the folks at Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro believe that “spontaneous” dancing is OK at the Mall, but not “performances.”
Advice to those entering the offbeat world known as Carrboro: Just plan on being “spontaneous.” That behavior gets the stamp of approval. I think I remember the same kind of rule from my parents.