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The FUNK of FORTY THOUSAND YEARS! Thrill The World is the annual worldwide simultaneous dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller." December, 2024 marked the 41st anniversary of his Thriller video. The original Thriller choreography was created by Michael Peters, but members of the Seattle Thrillers, along with all dancers in Thrill The World, perform a modified version.
This event is a global community project that inspires others to break down barriers by connecting people of all religions, races, gender identities, and economic backgrounds through dance. Seattle Thrillers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, https://seattlethrillers.org. Online donations are accepted on that website, are secure, and are greatly appreciated! Contributions will help to offset the cost of events. The Seattle Thrillers nonprofit organization also supports local charities.
Each year in October the Seattle Thrillers join Thriller groups in other nations to perform at the same time. Partnering with Queen Anne Community Center, the next Thrill The World performance will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 3:00 pm inside the Queen Anne Community Center, 1901 1st Ave W in Seattle.
The local group also performs for various organizations in and around Seattle throughout the year. If you live in the greater Seattle area and would like to learn the dance in a class setting, rehearsals will resume September 13, 2025 at Queen Anne Community Center. Rehearsal and event information will be posted on this meetup website, also known as seattlethrillers.com. It is free to learn the dance and there is no charge to the public on the day of the event.
Sponsors: Queen Anne Community Center, My World Dance & Fitness, Healthitude Fitness & Nutritional Coaching, Napolitano Skin & Body Studio.
T-Shirts: Seattle Thrillers T-shirts will be available at the event for $20 per shirt.
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In Loving Memory: Aimee Benoit was one of the Assistant Organizers for the Seattle Thrillers. She was also on the Thrill The World Global Team as Webmaster, Data and Reporting Specialist, and Video Editor. She was very dedicated in donating much of her time in preparations for this annual event.
THE FOLLOWING LINKS ARE INTERNATIONAL VIDEOS FROM PAST PERFORMANCES (Links may need to be copied and pasted in web browser):
October 26, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ3m48Yptfk&list=RDYQ3m48Yptfk&start_radio=1
October 28, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkK-ZIOySFo
October 29, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXpR3FLn9c8
October 30, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDvCr0d8PVQ
October 24, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IOxKPde6r0&t=130s
October 26, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqD2XWmYlIQ
THE FOLLOWING LINKS ARE PAST PERFORMANCES IN THE SEATTLE AREA:
October 26, 2024 - Queen Anne Community Center
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t981JYDIDjY&t=270s
October 28, 2023 - West Queen Anne Playfield
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fSz0lA2Abc&t=389s
October 29, 2022 - Magnolia Community Center
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwPrHa9PO-8&t=49s
October 30, 2021 - Normandy Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daprCKqEf-U&t=5s
October 24, 2020 - Various areas around Seattle due to Pandemic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgisaTE9IbA
October 26, 2019 - Occidental Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfwKwPcz6V4
October 27, 2018 - Occidental Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUfoxb2j8SA&t=4s
October 28, 2017 - Occidental Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlG_njWV4GY(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlG_njWV4GY
October 29, 2016 - Occidental Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltq_xE27bCY(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltq_xE27bCY
October 24, 2015 - Occidental Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqbNQmQESsc
October 25, 2014 - Occidental Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGUgMxkM5W8
October 26, 2013 - Occidental Park
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQU9flU2w6I
October 27, 2012 - Occidental Park
http://youtu.be/gVwmlYBrgXg
October 29, 2011 - Video was too dark
October 23, 2010 - Occidental Park
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtYwVoSj6MA)Occidental Park: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtYwVoSj6MA](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtYwVoSj6MA ](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtYwVoSj6MA)
October 23, 2010 (Dave Ross' Speech + 2nd Dance)
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWV_MrRy3KM ](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWV_MrRy3KM)
October 24, 2009 - Occidental Park
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_TpbkxlH_U
2008 - Occidental Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdl0gmhsWHI
October 27, 2007 - YMCA Seattle, Downtown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlNJ6KfrhCw
Upcoming events
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Rehearsal October 18 / Final Rehearsal
Queen Anne community center, 1901 1st ave west, Seattle, WA, USRehearsal for October 18, Final Rehearsal:
This final rehearsal is mainly for those who have already been attending rehearsals or who have already been practicing the routine by our online tutorials. We will do one walk through, run through the full routine several times as we will be performing it on October 25th, answer questions, and discuss details for the Thrill The World event. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water.Online Registration For Thrill The World:
The link to registering online is https://forms.gle/85sE4ZszgdzHDSen9 (You may need to copy and paste the link in your web browser). Registering online will help the lines at check-in on the day of go quickly. The deadline to register online is Thursday, October 23, 12:00 pm.Parking: There is unlimited free parking on all side streets. If you park along Queen Anne Ave N or in the Trader Joe's underground garage, it is still free but there is a 2 hour limit. If you park in those places be sure to watch your time and leave rehearsal in time to get back to your car.
Bus: Metro #13 goes along Queen Anne Ave N. You will want to stop at the corner of Queen Anne Ave N and Howe St, which is 1 block from the community center. Go west on Howe. If you stop closer to Trader Joe's, you can walk south an extra block or two until you get to Howe, then turn right and walk 1 block to the community center.
Address: Queen Anne Community Center, 1901 1st Ave W, Seattle 98119 (Intersection of W Howe St and 1st Ave W)
Costumes: When selecting your zombie attire for the event, no political themes will be allowed. Doing so would result in us losing our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
Donations:
We accept cash, checks, online through Benevity, and through our secure seattlethrillers.org website.Sheri
10 attendees
Thrill The World 2025!
Queen Anne community center, 1901 1st ave west, Seattle, WA, USA huge thank you to Gina Saxby with the Queen Anne Community Center for allowing us to partner with the community center for Thrill The World Seattle 2025! This free event will take place inside the gym. Please rsvp yes only if you will be dancing with us. As most of you already know, our performance time is precisely 3:00 pm as we will be synchronized to dance with groups around the world.
Link To Thrill The World "Event List:"
The Event List shows other groups around the world that will be participating in TTW 2025. Check this link often to stay updated as organizers around the world continue to register their groups. They have until the day before the event to register. Immediately after they sign up, their information will automatically be posted in this link: https://thrilltheworld.com/event-listOnline Registration For Our Seattle Group:
The link for our local dancers to register online is: https://forms.gle/85sE4ZszgdzHDSen9 (You may need to copy and paste the link in your web browser). Registering online will help the lines at check-in on the day of go quickly. The deadline to register online is Thursday, October 23, 12:00 pm.We Will Need Volunteers!
Please let us know that you will be able to volunteer on the day of the event either by messaging from this site, letting me know at rehearsals, or by emailing seattlethrillers@gmail.com, with "I Can Volunteer" in the subject. Help includes putting arm bands on dancers after they check in, putting away tables and chairs after the event, manning the t-shirt table (will be cash only), and if something else comes up. Thank you in advance!Address To Community Center:
1901 1st Ave W, Seattle (intersection of W Howe St and 1st Ave W).Parking:
There is free unlimited free parking on all side streets. If you park on Queen Anne Ave N or in the parking garage under Trader Joe's there is a 2 hour limit.Costumes:
When selecting your zombie attire for the event, no political themes will be allowed.Timeline On October 25:
12:00 - 12:30 - Set up inside the gym & Room 1
12:30 - 2:30 - Dancers check in & sign waiver in Room 1
2:40 - 2:59 - Announcements, count-off for number of dancers, group photo
2:59 - "Brains" (verbal cue for lying on ground)
2:59:50 - 10 second count down
3:00 - Performance!
3:07ish - Accept donations from spectators
3:10ish - Performance by The Star Performance Troupe, students of the Ballard and Shoreline Academies of Music and Dance
3:30ish - Costume Contest
3:36ish - Invite spectators to follow along with music on slowest speed
4:15ish - End of event, break down equipment, and put away all furniture borrowed from CC for event. Out of CC by 4:45.Donations:
We accept cash, checks, online through Benevity, and through our secure seattlethrillers.org website.Looking forward to another awesome global event!
Sheri
18 attendees
Past events
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