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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.
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 6, 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 (4+)
See all- Thrill Sail-In Cinema!Boxcar Park Waterfront , Everett, WA
We have been invited to perform at the 10th annual Sail-In Cinema on the waterfront in Everett hosted by The Port of Everett, https://www.portofeverett.com/visit_the_waterfront/sailin.php
This is a free and one-of-a-kind outdoor movie series after sunset displayed on a 40-foot inflatable screen. It is held on Fridays in July and August at the Port’s Boxcar Park, adjacent to The Muse Whiskey and Coffee.Our dance time is 8:00, before the movie begins. Please be there and parked by 7:00. Directly following our performance we will play the music on our slowest speed and invite all to join in and follow along behind us. Please RSVP by July 14 only if you will be dancing with us
Free:
Movie and popcorn! (Consessions for purchase). The movie on the 25th will be "13 Going on 30," 1 hr 38 min (The actors in the movie do a brief segment of Thriller moves).Dress Code:
Either Thriller T-Shirts or plain clothes, your choice. No zombie attire / no zombie makeup.Address:
615 Millwright Loop N
Everett, WA
(That street address is for The Muse Whiskey and Coffee adjacent to the park where we will be & only shows up in Google Maps and Waze but not in Siri Maps. If using Siri enter "The Muse Whiskey and Coffee." (If you enter the Boxcar Park address it may loop around and not get you there):Driving Directions (Construction Going On) and Parking:
* From W Marine View Dr, turn onto 13th St (you can only go in 1 direction onto 13th).
* At the roundabout take the second exit.
* At the first stop sign turn right, onto Millwright Loop N.
* At the next stop sign vere left and go straight, continuing on Millwright Loop N.
* Will see red roof on building. That is The Muse Whiskey and Coffee. Park in the lot beside it. If that lot is full there are other places to park nearby.More Sail-In Cinema Movies and Dates in 2025 (We are only performing on July 25):
- August 1 @ 9:10 p.m. – “Million Dollar Arm” (PG) (2hr 4min) – with guest appearance by Webbly from Aquasox
- August 8 @ 9 p.m. – “The Finest Hours” (PG-13) (1hr 57min) – with guests from Maritime Institute showing careers in maritime
- August 15 @ 8:50 p.m. – “Wild Robot” (PG) (1hr 42min) – with the 2025 World Champion FIRST Robotics team from Jackson High School
- August 22 @ 8:35 p.m. – “Cars” (G) (1hr 57min) – with guests from Pacific Northwest DeLorean Club and other luxury car clubs
Sheri
- Thriller Rehearsals Resume September 6, 2025Queen Anne community center, Seattle, WA
So many thanks to Gina Saxby for the partnership with Queen Anne Community Center!
All rehearsals are posted for Thrill The World 2025. They will resume Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Queen Anne Community Center, 2:00-3:45. All are free and will take place each Saturday at the same time through October 18th. We will break down the moves then practice to the music on different speeds. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water. The remaining rehearsal dates are on seattlethrillers.com.
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
- Rehearsal September 13Queen Anne Community Center, Seattle, WA
Rehearsal for September 13:
We will break down the moves then practice to the music on different speeds. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water.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
- Rehearsal September 20Queen Anne community center, Seattle, WA
Rehearsal for September 20:
We will break down the moves then practice to the music on different speeds. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water.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
