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Chicago Thriller Flash Mob
Chicago Thriller welcomes dancers and self-proclaimed "non-dancers" alike - all experience levels are welcome to learn the choreography to Michael Jackson's Thriller for flash mob performance in major Chicago Halloween Events! (more exciting details to follow)
Learn the best dance of all time, exercise, and make friends!
**Performance requires attendance at a minimum of 3 rehearsals**
**check back for potential additional performance opportunities**
HOME PRACTICE
Thriller practice video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB2458qtVAE](https://meet.meetup.com/wf/click?upn=pEEcc35imY7Cq0tG1vyTtxGQuRNzBhUp5L0moh8u5X-2F-2BtU9L0Dh8Yn88iL8owu1p-2FOjd4KIGz0I-2FfBE-2BXzBblQ-3D-3D_WyO5FJTQUGS7fZi3gpdmiDiSqyevZrI6hH20xwz2iflz3z8tOTdsW65oDJW-2BvbvfCuKRFjKTIpBRRAAEGXixvwyS4mlKL-2BtzQhXg7fcYL8s-2BvpHzStG-2F1XafRtDz9-2BbAgam8svzV-2BeQIOZaQz0YXTwd8OBk5-2F3sSRkWNA2JZHqLPdtEwTQE7Bu6JE0Nh7SAcXLMgXBDDL00RIWYpFfBM2YUyXNLvx3aTREH7tNMGSLg-3D)
Fees:
Chicago Thriller is a community group, and all members pay a small fee to cover the production costs.
You may pay one of two methods; A one-time $75 payment chat with us at rehearsal if you’d like a payment plan. Cash and credit cards are accepted in person.
Fundraising!
Chicago Thriller is funded by the organizers and dancers, help us cover the production costs to make this our best season yet!!!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Thriller Rehearsal!Dance Center Chicago, Chicago, IL
Welcome to the Chicago Thriller Flash Mob! Let's rehearse!
Performance Requirement: All Zombies must attend a minimum of 3 rehearsals but are welcome to attend more!
### WHAT WE'LL DO:- Zombie Movement Warm-Up
- Cardio Warm-Up
- Step-by-Step Thriller Choreography
### WHAT TO BRING:
- Dress ready to move/sweat
- Clean dance shoes or gym shoes (to prevent scuffing the floor)
- Water bottle
- Payment method - Venmo @ChicagoThriller (if not paid at a previous rehearsal) **This is a one-time flat fee of $75, covers access to 9 studio rehearsals, 6 dance-captain rehearsals, zombie make-up and select costume pieces, costume-making craft and performance after parties**
- Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA-hOC4_ay50w-EmsllwuhArLU8L-A_iJNluUWDmwzKc2ncg/viewform?usp=header
### Rehearsal Series:
All rehearsals will be held on Sunday afternoons on Chicago's Northside, check individual events for exact locations.- Sun 09.07, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Dance Center Chicago
- Sun 09.14, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Dance Center Chicago
- Sun 09.21, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 09.28, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 10.05, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 10.12, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 10.19, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 10.25, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
Dance Center Chicago: 3868 N. Lincoln Ave. 2nd Floor Chicago IL
Traffic Jam Studio: 4043 N Ravenswood, #115, Chicago IL
Dress Rehearsal:- Thurs 10.30, 7:00 - 9:00 pm - Costumes required. The 2025 Chicago Thriller Group Costume will be announced by Sun 10.05.
Chase Park: 4701 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL (outside next to the tennis courts).
### Fees:
Chicago Thriller is funded by the group!
Each Zombie pays a flat fee of $75 to share the costs of production.
Chat with us at rehearsal if you’d like a payment plan.
Terminology:- "Dance Break" All choreography before the vocals (Music video 08:23 - 09:34)
- "Chorus" All choreography with vocals (Music video 09:35 - 10:35)
- "Run Through" The whole thing! (Music video 08:23 - 10:35)
Thriller music video: Watch here
### Performance Opportunities:
Performances will be announced at a later date, examples: public parks, parties or a parade.
### Check us out:- Facebook: Chicago Thriller
- Meetup: Chicago Thriller Flash Mob
- Instagram: Chicago_Thriller
- TikTok: Chicago_Thriller
Join us for an electrifying time as we prepare to thrill Chicago once again! Let's dance!
- Thriller Rehearsal!Traffic Jam Studio, Chicago, IL
Welcome to the Chicago Thriller Flash Mob! Let's rehearse!
Performance Requirement: All Zombies must attend a minimum of 3 rehearsals but are welcome to attend more!### WHAT WE'LL DO:
- Zombie Movement Warm-Up
- Cardio Warm-Up
- Step-by-Step Thriller Choreography
### WHAT TO BRING:
- Dress ready to move/sweat
- Clean dance shoes or gym shoes (to prevent scuffing the floor)
- Water bottle
- Payment method - Venmo @ChicagoThriller (if not paid at a previous rehearsal) **This is a one-time flat fee of $75, covers access to 9 studio rehearsals, 6 dance-captain rehearsals, zombie make-up and select costume pieces, costume-making craft and performance after parties**
- Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA-hOC4_ay50w-EmsllwuhArLU8L-A_iJNluUWDmwzKc2ncg/viewform?usp=header
### Rehearsal Series:
All rehearsals will be held on Sunday afternoons on Chicago's Northside, check individual events for exact locations.
- Sun 09.07, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Dance Center Chicago
- Sun 09.14, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Dance Center Chicago
- Sun 09.21, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 09.28, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 10.05, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 10.12, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 10.19, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 10.25, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
Dance Center Chicago: 3868 N. Lincoln Ave. 2nd Floor Chicago IL
Traffic Jam Studio: 4043 N Ravenswood, #115, Chicago IL
Dress Rehearsal:- Thurs 10.30, 7:00 - 9:00 pm - Costumes required. The 2025 Chicago Thriller Group Costume will be announced by Sun 10.05.
Chase Park: 4701 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL (outside next to the tennis courts).
### Fees:
Chicago Thriller is funded by the group!
Each Zombie pays a flat fee of $75 to share the costs of production.
Chat with us at rehearsal if you’d like a payment plan.Terminology:
- "Dance Break" All choreography before the vocals (Music video 08:23 - 09:34)
- "Chorus" All choreography with vocals (Music video 09:35 - 10:35)
- "Run Through" The whole thing! (Music video 08:23 - 10:35)
Thriller music video: Watch here
### Performance Opportunities:
Performances will be announced at a later date, examples: public parks, parties or a parade.
### Check us out:
- Facebook: Chicago Thriller
- Meetup: Chicago Thriller Flash Mob
- Instagram: Chicago_Thriller
- TikTok: Chicago_Thriller
Join us for an electrifying time as we prepare to thrill Chicago once again! Let's dance!
- Thriller Rehearsal!Traffic Jam Studio, Chicago, IL
Welcome to the Chicago Thriller Flash Mob! Let's rehearse!
Performance Requirement: All Zombies must attend a minimum of 3 rehearsals but are welcome to attend more!### WHAT WE'LL DO:
- Zombie Movement Warm-Up
- Cardio Warm-Up
- Step-by-Step Thriller Choreography
### WHAT TO BRING:
- Dress ready to move/sweat
- Clean dance shoes or gym shoes (to prevent scuffing the floor)
- Water bottle
- Payment method - Venmo @ChicagoThriller (if not paid at a previous rehearsal) **This is a one-time flat fee of $75, covers access to 9 studio rehearsals, 6 dance-captain rehearsals, zombie make-up and select costume pieces, costume-making craft and performance after parties**
- Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA-hOC4_ay50w-EmsllwuhArLU8L-A_iJNluUWDmwzKc2ncg/viewform?usp=header
Series:
REHEARSAL SERIES:
All rehearsals will be held on Sunday afternoons on Chicago's Northside, check individual events for exact locations.- Sun 09.07, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Dance Center Chicago
- Sun 09.14, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Dance Center Chicago
- Sun 09.21, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 09.28, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 10.05, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 10.12, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 10.19, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 10.25, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
Dance Center Chicago: 3868 N. Lincoln Ave. 2nd Floor Chicago IL
Traffic Jam Studio: 4043 N Ravenswood, #115, Chicago IL
Dress Rehearsal:- Thurs 10.30, 7:00 - 9:00 pm - Costumes required. The 2025 Chicago Thriller Group Costume will be announced by Sun 10.05.
Chase Park: 4701 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL (outside next to the tennis courts).
### Fees:
Chicago Thriller is funded by the group!
Each Zombie pays a flat fee of $75 to share the costs of production.
Chat with us at rehearsal if you’d like a payment plan.Terminology:
- "Dance Break" All choreography before the vocals (Music video 08:23 - 09:34)
- "Chorus" All choreography with vocals (Music video 09:35 - 10:35)
- "Run Through" The whole thing! (Music video 08:23 - 10:35)
Thriller music video: Watch here
### Performance Opportunities:
Performances will be announced at a later date, examples: public parks, parties or a parade.
### Check us out:
- Facebook: Chicago Thriller
- Meetup: Chicago Thriller Flash Mob
- Instagram: Chicago_Thriller
- TikTok: Chicago_Thriller
Join us for an electrifying time as we prepare to thrill Chicago once again! Let's dance!
- Thriller Rehearsal!Traffic Jam Studio, Chicago, IL
Welcome to the Chicago Thriller Flash Mob! Let's rehearse!
Performance Requirement: All Zombies must attend a minimum of 3 rehearsals but are welcome to attend more!### WHAT WE'LL DO:
- Zombie Movement Warm-Up
- Cardio Warm-Up
- Step-by-Step Thriller Choreography
### WHAT TO BRING:
- Dress ready to move/sweat
- Clean dance shoes or gym shoes (to prevent scuffing the floor)
- Water bottle
- Payment method - Venmo @ChicagoThriller (if not paid at a previous rehearsal) **This is a one-time flat fee of $75, covers access to 9 studio rehearsals, 6 dance-captain rehearsals, zombie make-up and select costume pieces, costume-making craft and performance after parties**
- Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA-hOC4_ay50w-EmsllwuhArLU8L-A_iJNluUWDmwzKc2ncg/viewform?usp=header
### Rehearsal Series:
All rehearsals will be held on Sunday afternoons on Chicago's Northside, check individual events for exact locations.
- Sun 09.07, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Dance Center Chicago
- Sun 09.14, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Dance Center Chicago
- Sun 09.21, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 09.28, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 10.05, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 10.12, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 10.19, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
- Sun 10.25, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Traffic Jam Studio
Dance Center Chicago: 3868 N. Lincoln Ave. 2nd Floor Chicago IL
Traffic Jam Studio: 4043 N Ravenswood, #115, Chicago IL
Dress Rehearsal:- Thurs 10.30, 7:00 - 9:00 pm - Costumes required. The 2025 Chicago Thriller Group Costume will be announced by Sun 10.05.
Chase Park: 4701 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL (outside next to the tennis courts).
### Fees:
Chicago Thriller is funded by the group!
Each Zombie pays a flat fee of $75 to share the costs of production.
Chat with us at rehearsal if you’d like a payment plan.Terminology:
- "Dance Break" All choreography before the vocals (Music video 08:23 - 09:34)
- "Chorus" All choreography with vocals (Music video 09:35 - 10:35)
- "Run Through" The whole thing! (Music video 08:23 - 10:35)
Thriller music video: Watch here
### Performance Opportunities:
The Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade, Fri 10.31 at dusk!
(Potential additional performances to be announced at a later date)### Check us out:
- Facebook: Chicago Thriller
- Meetup: Chicago Thriller Flash Mob
- Instagram: Chicago_Thriller
- TikTok: Chicago_Thriller
Join us for an electrifying time as we prepare to thrill Chicago once again! Let's dance!
