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The FUNK of FORTY THOUSAND YEARS!
Thrill The World is the annual worldwide simultaneous dance of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" for world record and charity. December, 2017 marked the 34th anniversary of his Thriller video.
Each year in October the Seattle Thrillers join Thriller groups in other nations to perform at the same exact time. The next Thrill The World performance will be Saturday, October 26th, 2019 at Occidental Park in Pioneer Square. Thrill The World is not a flash mob as the media is contacted prior to the performance. In October, 2016, King 5 attended Thrill The World Seattle in Occidental Park and posted their video of the performance on their Facebook page. Their video of the Seattle Thrillers went viral with over 500K views, over 9k shares, and over 3k comments from all over the world.
The local group also performs at other events in the Seattle area for various organizations. If you live in the greater Seattle area and would like to learn the dance in a class setting, rehearsals will resume September, 2019.
It is free to learn the dance and there is no charge to the public on the day of the worldwide event, however, donations to charity will be accepted at all rehearsals and directly following the Thrill The World performance. The Seattle Thrillers will be raising money for Jubilee Women's Center, http://www.jwcenter.org/ "Rebuilding lives, one extraordinary woman at a time. Led by the guiding principle that women of all races and cultures are to be treated with respect and dignity. Jubilee provides programs and services that empower women to make positive life changes."
Sponsors: The Seattle Gym, Napolitano Skin & Body Studio, My World Dance & Fitness, Zombie Fest NW
T-Shirts: Seattle Thrillers T-Shirts will be available (but not mandatory) at all rehearsals for $15 for those who would like to purchase them.
Thrill The World was created by Ines Markeljevic proving to you that you CAN dance!
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Sheri Kinley Organizer, Seattle Thrillers Thrill The World Communications Manager
THE FOLLOWING LINKS ARE PAST PERFORMANCES:
October 27, 2018 - Occidental Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUfoxb2j8SA
October 28, 2017 - Occidental Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlG_njWV4GY
October 29, 2016 - Occidental Park: 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 23, 2010: Occidental Park: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtYwVoSj6MA
October 23, 2010 (Dave Ross' Speech + 2nd Dance): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWV_MrRy3KM
October 24, 2009 - Occidental Park: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_TpbkxlH_U
October 25, 2008 - Occidental Park: http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=11458
October 27, 2007 - Westlake Center: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUhAPVsPKwU&feature=fv
Upcoming events (5+)
The Seattle Gym
The Funk of Forty Thousand Years! Hello New and Veteran Zombies, Rehearsals for the worldwide simultaneous Thriller dance for world record and charity, Thrill The World, will resume Saturday, September 7th, 4:15-6:15 pm at the location of our sponsor, The Seattle Gym, 1530 Queen Anne Ave N. Please note: Check your email for a possible time change &/or check the meetup calendar. 4:15-6:15 is the tentative time for our class on the 7th. There are possibilities of a time change. If that happens I will post the change and will send out a message. The dance routine will be taught from the beginning at each rehearsal due to new members continuing to join. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water. It is free to learn the dance, however, we will accept donations to our charity at all rehearsals. Our charity for 2019 is to be announced. Things To Know For The Seattle Gym: - Everyone must fill out a release of liability form when attending for the first time and prior to rehearsing. - Everyone will be required to check in at the front desk prior to EVERY rehearsal and show ID. ID will be matched to your liability form. - All under the age of 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian for entire rehearsal (liability form must be signed by parent/guardian). - No black soled or hard soled shoes allowed. - Non-members of the gym are not allowed to use gym facilities (no weights or cardio machines). - You may use their restrooms but not the showers and sauna. Dates For Rehearsals: 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12. Sponsors: The Seattle Gym, Napolitano Skin And Body Studio, My World Dance And Fitness. Parking: The Seattle Gym is at the corner of Queen Anne Ave N & Garfield St. Free street parking is allowed for 2 hours, and after 6:00 pm there are no restrictions around the businesses and in the residential areas. When driving up the hill at Garfield St to the next block at the intersection of Garfield and 1st Ave N, there is free street parking all along 1st Ave N at all times with no restrictions. Bus Line: Metro 13 / Stop # 4465 - Corner of Queen Anne Ave N & Garfield St at the Seattle Gym. Thrill The World was created by Ines Markeljevic and presented by inessens.com proving to you that you CAN dance! Like us on Facebook. Sheri Kinley Organizer, Seattle Thrillers Communications Manager, Thrill The World
- Sheri K.
- YuKiyo
- Namrata
- 19 attendees
The Seattle Gym
Rehearsal: Saturday, September 14th, 4:15-6:15 pm at the location of our sponsor, The Seattle Gym, 1530 Queen Anne Ave N. Please note: Check your email for a possible time change &/or check the meetup calendar. 4:15-6:15 is the tentative time for our class on the 14th. There are possibilities of a time change. If that happens I will post the change and will send out a message. The dance routine will be taught from the beginning at each rehearsal due to new members continuing to join. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water. It is free to learn the dance, however, we will accept donations to our charity at all rehearsals. Our charity for 2019 is to be announced. Things To Know For The Seattle Gym: - Everyone must fill out a release of liability form when attending for the first time and prior to rehearsing. - Everyone will be required to check in at the front desk prior to EVERY rehearsal and show ID. ID will be matched to your liability form. - All under the age of 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian for entire rehearsal (liability form must be signed by parent/guardian). - No black soled or hard soled shoes allowed. - Non-members of the gym are not allowed to use gym facilities (no weights or cardio machines). - You may use their restrooms but not the showers and sauna. Dates For Rehearsals: 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12. Sponsors: The Seattle Gym, Napolitano Skin And Body Studio, My World Dance And Fitness. Parking: The Seattle Gym is at the corner of Queen Anne Ave N & Garfield St. Free street parking is allowed for 2 hours, and after 6:00 pm there are no restrictions around the businesses and in the residential areas. When driving up the hill at Garfield St to the next block at the intersection of Garfield and 1st Ave N, there is free street parking all along 1st Ave N at all times with no restrictions. Bus Line: Metro 13 / Stop # 4465 - Corner of Queen Anne Ave N & Garfield St at the Seattle Gym. Thrill The World was created by Ines Markeljevic and presented by inessens.com proving to you that you CAN dance! Like us on Facebook. Sheri Kinley Organizer, Seattle Thrillers Communications Manager, Thrill The World
- Sheri K.
- Bonnie H
- 2 attendees
The Seattle Gym
Rehearsal: Saturday, September 21st, 4:15-6:15 pm at the location of our sponsor, The Seattle Gym, 1530 Queen Anne Ave N. Please note: Check your email for a possible time change &/or check the meetup calendar. 4:15-6:15 is the tentative time for our class on the 21st. There are possibilities of a time change. If that happens I will post the change and will send out a message. The dance routine will be taught from the beginning at each rehearsal due to new members continuing to join. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water. It is free to learn the dance, however, we will accept donations to our charity at all rehearsals. Our charity for 2019 is to be announced. Things To Know For The Seattle Gym: - Everyone must fill out a release of liability form when attending for the first time and prior to rehearsing. - Everyone will be required to check in at the front desk prior to EVERY rehearsal and show ID. ID will be matched to your liability form. - All under the age of 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian for entire rehearsal (liability form must be signed by parent/guardian). - No black soled or hard soled shoes allowed. - Non-members of the gym are not allowed to use gym facilities (no weights or cardio machines). - You may use their restrooms but not the showers and sauna. Dates For Rehearsals: 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12. Sponsors: The Seattle Gym, Napolitano Skin And Body Studio, My World Dance And Fitness. Parking: The Seattle Gym is at the corner of Queen Anne Ave N & Garfield St. Free street parking is allowed for 2 hours, and after 6:00 pm there are no restrictions around the businesses and in the residential areas. When driving up the hill at Garfield St to the next block at the intersection of Garfield and 1st Ave N, there is free street parking all along 1st Ave N at all times with no restrictions. Bus Line: Metro 13 / Stop # 4465 - Corner of Queen Anne Ave N & Garfield St at the Seattle Gym. Thrill The World was created by Ines Markeljevic and presented by inessens.com proving to you that you CAN dance! Like us on Facebook. Sheri Kinley Organizer, Seattle Thrillers Communications Manager, Thrill The World
- Sheri K.
- Bonnie H
- 2 attendees
The Seattle Gym
Rehearsal: Saturday, September 28th, 4:15-6:15 pm at the location of our sponsor, The Seattle Gym, 1530 Queen Anne Ave N. Please note: Check your email for a possible time change &/or check the meetup calendar. 4:15-6:15 is the tentative time for our class on the 28th. There are possibilities of a time change. If that happens I will post the change and will send out a message. The dance routine will be taught from the beginning at each rehearsal due to new members continuing to join. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water. It is free to learn the dance, however, we will accept donations to our charity at all rehearsals. Our charity for 2019 is to be announced. Things To Know For The Seattle Gym: - Everyone must fill out a release of liability form when attending for the first time and prior to rehearsing. - Everyone will be required to check in at the front desk prior to EVERY rehearsal and show ID. ID will be matched to your liability form. - All under the age of 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian for entire rehearsal (liability form must be signed by parent/guardian). - No black soled or hard soled shoes allowed. - Non-members of the gym are not allowed to use gym facilities (no weights or cardio machines). - You may use their restrooms but not the showers and sauna. Dates For Rehearsals: 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12. Sponsors: The Seattle Gym, Napolitano Skin And Body Studio, My World Dance And Fitness. Parking: The Seattle Gym is at the corner of Queen Anne Ave N & Garfield St. Free street parking is allowed for 2 hours, and after 6:00 pm there are no restrictions around the businesses and in the residential areas. When driving up the hill at Garfield St to the next block at the intersection of Garfield and 1st Ave N, there is free street parking all along 1st Ave N at all times with no restrictions. Bus Line: Metro 13 / Stop # 4465 - Corner of Queen Anne Ave N & Garfield St at the Seattle Gym. Thrill The World was created by Ines Markeljevic and presented by inessens.com proving to you that you CAN dance! Like us on Facebook. Sheri Kinley Organizer, Seattle Thrillers Communications Manager, Thrill The World
- Sheri K.
- Bonnie H
- 2 attendees
Past events (288)
The Canterbury Ale House
- Sheri K.
- Aritra P.
- Bonnie H
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