Thrill The World 2012
Thrill the World – Dublin 2012
7pm Saturday October 27th
National Basketball Arena
Join “Zombies” Worldwide Dancing Thriller!
About Thrill The World:
It’s an annual global world record attempt since 2006 for the most people dancing simultaneously to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. The event celebrates the joy of Michael Jackson’s music and dance while raising money for good causes. In 2011 over 12,000 zombies danced in 29 countries. Our Dublin event was the largest gathering with 650 zombie dancers! Almost €10,000 was raised for The Carers Association.
What’s involved in learning the dance?
The event is registered with www.thrilltheworld.com and uses official Thrill The World choreography and soundtrack voiceover, so you can easily learn the dance moves to Thriller, design your zombie costume and makeup, and join in this global synchronized dance event.
When and where?
Thrill the World Dublin is at 8pm exactly on Saturday October 27th at the National Basketball Arena, Tymon Park, Tallaght. Arrive by 7pm to enjoy the build-up and rehearse.
It’s a charity event:
All participants receive our sponsorship card to raise what they can for The Carers Association. The Carers Association is Ireland’s charity supporting family carers in the home: people looking after loved-ones at home who are elderly and frail, seriously ill, people with disabilities and children with special needs. Find out more about us at www.carersireland.com
Contact us for your Participation Pack today!
Whether you’re an MJ fan, a zombie enthusiast, a performing arts school, or just dance-crazy, let us know you’re coming – visit http://www.carersassociation.ie/supportus_thriller_form.php to receive your choreography discs & sponsorship cards. We’ll include you in any PR generated.
It’s our turn to dance for Michael!
Fun and frollicks at previous Thrill the World events - Offaly 2010
The Thrill the World dance came to Market Square in Tullamore on Sat. 23rd October.
The very young turned up with their parents, the gruesome make-up and bits & bobs of clothes made them look like something from a horror movie. They were cold but after a mug full of warm drinking chocolate and the comforts of the Carers Tullamore Centre, they were back to normal.
Our attention was then drawn to the older students that turned up, some fully made up others in the queue for the two make-up artists working flat out in the reception area of the centre. The banter, chat and overall excitement from the students certainly put everyone in the mood that something very special and impressive was about to happen in Market Square.
After a last minute rehearsal, the countdown was started and as 10 was reached the voices got louder – this time from the audience – and eventually, after weeks of hard work and rehearsals, the zombies lying still on the ground heard the long awaited music and the SHOW WAS ON.
As the zombies rose slowly from the ground, limbs were flung all over the place, looking at times like they were going to fall off, and then the dance started and for the next 20 minutes or so everyone was captivated. The dance was hypnotic - you just felt you couldn’t take your eyes off it in case you missed something. The moves and expressions were perfect from the very young to the older students and when the end came, the loud roars and screams could probably be heard all over Tullamore in celebration of a brilliant dance that went perfectly and also the world-record attempt. Well done to everyone.
Check out Video of Thrill the World Offaly
Thanks to Midlands 103, Leinster Express, Crystal Sound, Dezynamite and Joe Lee's Bar for their support.
