Thriller Halloween Bash Oct 30th

Here are some video clips of our Thriller performance at Tobacco Road on Oct 30th ( a week after Thrill The World). Thank you to QueenOfTheScene for the link and for dancing with us on both nights!

We were on the news. Yay!

Thanks to my friend Lissette (who works at Ch4) and Amanda (who TIVO'd the news), I can share with you our appearance on Channel 4 news on the evening of Thrill The World.

Check out our 50 seconds of fame:

Here's a slideshow that Jady Images made for us...

If the video doesn't show up, click here.

Many thanks to Marcy and Amy from Jady Images for their excellent photos!

WE DID IT!

Thrill The World Miami had 55 zombies roaring and turning and stomping!

Check out these videos from Youtube. I will upload more as I get them.

Mandatory zombie meeting/practice this Friday!

All people dancing with Thrill The World Miami MUST come to this meeting.

We will be doing preregistration, going over some last minute details and doing several run-throughs of the dance in the actual location (outdoors, check the weather and dress appropriately).

UM School of Law
Student Lounge/Courtyard
1311 Miller Rd
Coral Gables 33146

Friday, Oct 23. 6pm through 8pm.

We will not be teaching the dance, so make sure you've learned the steps by then!

The Thriller dance lessons can be found here.

Pollo Tropical - Smile Train Benefit Night

Pollo Tropical is hosting a Thrill The World benefit night. A percentage of all sales made on Thursday, October 22 from 5 to 8 pm will go to The Smile Train, so please come out for a delicious dinner and support our cause!

The benefit night will be on Thursday, October 22 from 5-8 pm at the following location:

Pollo Tropical
8975 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL‎
(305) 662-9035‎

You will need the attached coupon in order for the charity to get credit.



Hope to see you there!

Last class before Thrill Time!

Our final Thriller dance class is scheduled for Sunday, Oct 18 from 2:30pm to 5:00pm. The class will be held at 1311 Miller Road in Coral Gables (33146). This is the Student Lounge at the Univ of Miami School of Law.

If this is the first class you attend, please bring comfortable clothes and shoes to move in, water to drink and $1 (or $3 if you'd like a CD of the song and steps).

If you have been to a class before and are comfortable with the 8 sections, feel free to skip the beginning and come towards the end of the class (4:30ish) where we will put it all together.

No previous dance experience necessary. You don't have to be a good dancer (zombies are not good dancers). Don't worry if you missed the other practices. We teach all the steps at each practice so you only have to come to one (if you practice at home).

Please email me (or RSVP on the Facebook event page) if you are coming so I can get an idea of how many people are going to be there.

This is the last class before the big day!

6th Thriller Dance Practice

Our next Thriller dance class is scheduled for Sunday, Oct 11 from 2:30pm to 5:00pm.

The class will be held at 1311 Miller Road in Coral Gables (33146). This is the Student Lounge at the Univ of Miami School of Law.


If this is the first class you attend, please bring comfortable clothes and shoes to move in, water to drink and $1 (or $3 if you'd like a CD of the song and steps) and the registration form if you printed it out from the link on the right, if not, don't worry, I will give you one when you get here.


If you have been to a class before and are comfortable with the 8 sections, feel free to skip the beginning and come towards the end of the class (4:15ish) where we will put it all together.

If you've got a sponsorship/pledge form that's complete, please bring that with you too.

No previous dance experience necessary. You don't have to be a good dancer (zombies are not good dancers). Don't worry if you missed the other practices. We teach all the steps at each practice so you only have to come to one (if you practice at home).

Please email me (or RSVP on the Facebook event page) if you are coming so I can get an idea of how many people are going to be there.

By the way...there's only 1 more class after this one, so if you plan on dancing with us, get thee to a class pronto.

Zombie Walk

The zombie walk this past Saturday on Lincoln Road was totally crazy and totally fun. I'll definitely be doing that again next year. For those of you that missed it, ah too bad, don't say I didn't tell you about it.

Here's some clips from what my friend Cristy managed to video tape (while I was walking amongst the masses).

BRAINS!

Zombie Walk in Miami Beach on Sat Oct 3rd.

10/2/11 Edited to add:

Join thousands of zombies from around the world as we try to break the world record for Largest Simultaneous Thriller Dance on Oct 29th, 2011!

Thriller classes offered every weekend from now until then. Click on the events on the right to find a Thriller class near you!

and now back to your regularly schedule blog post from 10/1/09 below

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Zombies!

There is a zombie walk that is being organized by some people on Facebook. They will be dressing up as zombies and walking down Lincoln Road on Miami Beach on Oct 3rd starting at 7:30pm. Here's the info from that page if you don't have Facebook:

Host:Zombie Walk Miami 2009
Type:Causes - Rally
Network:Global
Price:FREE!!!
Date:Saturday, October 3, 2009
Time:7:30pm - 11:30pm
Location:416 Lincoln Rd. Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Street:Lincoln Rd
City/Town:Miami Beach, FL

Everyone dresses as zombies and we all stage a zombie uprising, we meet on the east side of Lincoln road at the Starbucks most east we will work our way to the west side eating humans as we go, ending up at the bar for a night cap. Come Dressed as a zombie and prepare to get your moan on and fill your stomach with BRAINS!!!
let us know if you want help for make-up
we recommend using tattered clothes, maybe from thrift store so u can stain them with blood
416 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, Florida 33139


Sounds like fun!

Lunch time lessons

In addition to this coming Sunday's practice class, there will be a special series of lunch time Thriller lessons on Mon, Tue and Wed (Oct 5-7) from 12:30pm to 1:30pm in the Student Lounge. If you're a UM Law Student or employee, take a lunch break and come and learn the dance with us!

Thriller Halloween Bash Oct 30th

Here's another fun zombie event that I just heard of!

Tobacco Road is having a THRILLER Halloween Bash on October 30th.

Here's the link to the Facebook Event page so you can RSVP. Here's what it says:

Host: Queen of the Scene & DJ Oski
Friday Oct 30, 2009 at 6:00pm
Tobacco Road 626 S. Miami Ave
Phone: 3053033976
Email: Q_O_T_S@yahoo.com

Description His passing was devastating to everyone and we all grieved and celebrated his life and career...This Halloween eve, We'll be continuing the celebration of Michael Jacksons Life with our Tribute to The King Of Pop's legendary THRILLER. You have until October 30th to learn the moves!

Special prizes for all THRILLER ZOMBIES!
Costume Contests! PRIZE$!
Candy!
Live Bands! DJ's!

DON'T MISS IT!

Did you see? It says "special prizes for all Thriller zombies!"...and costume contests, and candy...and music! I'm sold...oh...and there's a Thriller dance too, so you know we're good to go!

5th Thriller Practice/Class

Our next Thriller dance class is scheduled for Sunday, Oct 4 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm.

The class will be held at 1311 Miller Road in Coral Gables (33146). This is the Student Lounge at the Univ of Miami School of Law.

If this is the first class you attend, please bring comfortable clothes and shoes to move in, water to drink and $1 (or $3 if you'd like a CD of the song and steps) and the registration form if you printed it out from the link on the right, if not, don't worry, I will give you one when you get here.

If you have been to a class before and are comfortable with the 8 sections, feel free to skip the beginning and come towards the end of the class (6:45ish) where we will put it all together.

If you've got a sponsorship/pledge form that's complete, please bring that with you too.

No previous dance experience necessary. You don't have to be a good dancer (zombies are not good dancers). Don't worry if you missed the other practices. We teach all the steps at each practice so you only have to come to one (if you practice at home).

Please email me (or RSVP on the Facebook event page) if you are coming so I can get an idea of how many people are going to be there.

Here's a picture from our last class. You guys were great!

We had 27 zombies last time, let's see how many we get this time!

Please help support our cause

For a limited time (while supplies last) all donations to our event over $5 will get you this nifty bracelet.

Please click on the donate button over on the right and then email me to let me know so I can mail your bracelet to you.

Thank you for supporting our Thrill The World Event!

Many thanks to Racctus Designz & Printing!

Thrill Miami proudly announces that Racctus Designz & Printing have kindly donated the printing services of our flyers and posters for our record breaking event on October 24th!

We're happy to have you on our team!

Please check out their website by clicking on this link:

4th Thriller Dance Practice

Our next Thriller dance class is scheduled for Sunday, Sept 20 from 2:30pm to 5:00pm.

The class will be held at 1311 Miller Road in Coral Gables (33146). This is the Student Lounge at the Univ of Miami School of Law.

If this is the first class you attend, please bring comfortable clothes and shoes to move in, water to drink and $1 (or $3 if you'd like a CD of the song and steps) and the registration form if you printed it out from the link on the right, if not, don't worry, I will give you one when you get here.

If you have been to a class before and are comfortable with the 8 sections, feel free to skip the beginning and come towards the end of the class (4:15ish) where we will put it all together.

If you've got a sponsorship/pledge form that's complete, please bring that with you too.

No previous dance experience necessary. You don't have to be a good dancer (zombies are not good dancers). Don't worry if you missed the other practices. We teach all the steps at each practice so you only have to come to one.

Please email me (or RSVP on the Facebook event page) if you are coming so I can get an idea of how many people are going to be there.

Thank you Jady Images!

We have a photographer for our event!

Thrill Miami proudly announces that Amy and Marcy from Jady Images have kindly donated their services and will be photographing the record breaking event on October 24th!

I've used the services of this company for a little over 4 years now (wow!) and they are very kind and professional (not to mention they take great pictures).

We're happy to have you on our team!

Please check out their website by clicking on this link:



If your local business would like to be one of our sponsors please email us at ttw09thrillmiami@gmail.com

Thanks!

Dance practices

Our next Thriller dance class is scheduled for Saturday, Sept 5 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm.

The class will be held at 1311 Miller Road in Coral Gables (33146). This is the Student Lounge at the Univ of Miami School of Law.

If this is the first class you attend, please bring comfortable clothes and shoes to move in, water to drink and $1 (and the registration form if you printed it out from the link on the right, if not, don't worry, I will give you one when you get here).

If you have been to a class before and are comfortable with the 8 sections, feel free to skip the beginning and come towards the end of the class (6:45ish) where we will put it all together.

If you've got a sponsorship/pledge form that's complete, please bring that with you too.

No previous dance experience necessary. You don't have to be a good dancer (zombies are not good dancers). Don't worry if you missed the other practices. We teach all the steps at each practice so you only have to come to one.

Please email me (or RSVP on the Facebook event page) if you are coming so I can get an idea of how many people are going to be there.

We have a venue!

I'm super happy to announce that we officially have a venue for Thrill Miami now!

The Thrill The World Miami event will be held:

On the bricks at The University of Miami School of Law (in the courtyard).

Rain or shine, we're zombie-ing it up and Thrilling the U.

As an alumni of UM, I'm very proud and excited to be holding the event there.

Go Canes!...what can I say? we're awesome.

A note from our DJ:

Hi Ladies and Gentlemen, my name is Juan Zafra also known as DJ LS. I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to be the DJ for the event held in Miami. I am a big Michael Jackson Fan and admire everything he has done. I believe Thrill The World is an extraordinary event considering the logistics involved while at the same time supporting and helping our communities world wide! I can't wait until Oct 24th, 2009 so that we may make history. I know our event in Miami will be a huge success and our zombies are usually the best, considering some of the best dancers originate from South Florida. Again I am honored and very thankful for the opportunity. I am posting a link to a tribute mix I made of Michael's top hits, all original tracks. It's free to download and listen. Enjoy and see you Oct 24th.

MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE MIX http://www.4shared.com/file/114938586/79117eff/MICHAEL_JACKSON_MIX_.html

IF YOU WANT TO GET MORE MUSIC OR INFORMATION ABOUT DJ LS YOU CAN CHECK ME OUT ON FACEBOOK AT http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=112262967986&ref=mf#/group.php?gid=112262967986&ref=mf

BECOME A FAN OF DJ LS AND GET FREE MUSIC. FOR BOOKINGS CONTACT ME AT DJLIGHTSHOW@GMAIL.COM

We put the fun in fundraising

The fundraising page for Thrill The World is now available on the Smile Train website.


To donate to Thrill The World you can also click here. All net proceeds will go to The United Way and to The Smile Train.


Please take a moment and make a donation to these wonderful charities. Any amount is welcome and every little bit helps.

Thank you.

Registration Forms Available Now - Update

If the link to the registration forms is down, don't worry if you are not able to print it out. I will give you a registration form when you come to one of the dance practices.

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Registration is now open for the event on October 24, 2009. If you are over 18 use the adult registration form, if you are under 18 use the underage form.

Please print it out, fill it out, sign the bottom and mail the completed form to:

TTW09 Miami
P.O. Box 160274
Miami, Florida 33116-0274

You can also email it to us as a PDF file. Click on the email link over on the right.

You can make a donation of any amount or you can have people sponsor you to dance. Help us raise money for The Smile Train and The United Way!

Thank you for participating in this fun charity event!

Interested in sponsoring our event?

ABOUT THRILL THE WORLD
Thrill the World was started by Ines Markelle in Canada in 2006. It is the annual worldwide dance of Michael Jackson’s Thriller for records and charity. A tribute to Michael Jackson since 2006. Last year, they set a new world record with the Record Holders Republic, with 4,179 people from 10 nations simultaneously performing the Thriller dance. This year, Miami is joining in on the fun. We will be dressing like zombies and dancing like Michael to raise funds for a local no-kill animal shelter.

RETURN
We are bringing in 50 or more dancers who are dressing in zombie costumes and attending the event at Mary Brickell Village the weekend before Halloween. While we expect a majority of those in attendance to be in their 30s, there will be a variety of demographics. The audience would be interested in trips, going out, costuming, Halloween events, spa treatments and other such items.

PACKAGES
Undead Sponsorship
$300
Sponsor will have name on all fliers, posters, websites, media releases, and have the opportunity to have a company representative present at the event in order to display products and/or promote the company or organization. Sponsor will also have company name on event banner (or event posters) the day of the event and T-shirt (for events with shirts).

Lurch Sponsorship
$200
Includes name and/or logo on marketing materials. Sponsor will have company name on event banner (or posters) and websites.

Shiver Sponsorship
$100
Name will be displayed on webpage.

Crawl Sponsorship
Donation of your company's services or product for the event (or raffle).
Varies, please contact us for more information.

DONATIONS & RAFFLE PRIZES
The raffle is an important element in the fund raising goal of the event. All proceeds from the raffle will go directly to our local no-kill animal shelter. We hope to offer a variety of quality items that would appeal to the expected audience including music, jewelry, event tickets, spa or salon packages, restaurant and retail gift cards, as well as any other appropriate items.
Where and When: We intend on raffling the items at the event before the dance begins as well as promote the raffles through Facebook. Target Audience: 100+- people from a variety of backgrounds.

We appreciate your consideration and support. If you are interested in donating an item for the raffle, please e-mail us and we will arrange for pick up. (Your donation may be Tax Deductible. Check with your tax advisor)

2nd Dance Practice

Our second dance practice class is scheduled for Sunday, August 23rd from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.

The class will be held at 1311 Miller Drive in Coral Gables. This is the Student Lounge at the Univ of Miami School of Law.Please bring comfortable clothes and shoes to move in, water to drink and $1.

No previous dance experience necessary.

Please email me (or RSVP on the facebook event page) if you are coming so I can get an idea of how many people are going to be there.

Get sponsored to be a zombie!

If you would like to make this like a dance-a-thon and have people sponsor you to do the Thriller dance, I've made a form that you can use for that. It is available for download by clicking here (scroll down and click on free download).

Preferably you should collect all your pledged donations in advance and bring the form and the donations with you to the event or to one of the dance practices.

Thanks for helping us raise money for The Smile Train and The United Way!

First Dance Practice this Sunday Aug 2nd

This Sunday, August 2nd is the first Thriller Dance practice (for those of you that want to get a head start on learning the dance).

The class will start at 2pm and will be held at 1311 Miller Drive in Coral Gables. This is the Student Lounge at the Univ of Miami School of Law.

Please bring comfortable clothes and shoes to move in, and water to drink.

Please email me if you are coming so I can get an idea of how many people are going to be there.

Venue

We have a venue for the dance classes my fuzzy zombies! The classes will be held at UM. The first class is Sunday August 2nd from 2 to 5 pm. Contact me if you want to be on the mailing list for more details (exact location, directions, etc) about classes and such.

Dance Workshop #1- Updated - Date Change

UPDATE: The date has been changed for the first Thriller dance class. It will be Sunday August 2nd. From 2 to 5pm. Location is still TBA.

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We will be having the first Dance Workshop on Saturday August 1st from 2-5pm for those of us that would like to get an early start on learning the dance. The location is still in the works and will be announced as the date draws near.

We now return to our regular programming...

It's been about a year and a half since I discovered the Thrill The World event. I was all set to do this and then I got pregnant with my little guy and that went out the window. With the recent death of Michael Jackson, one of my favorite artists, I was quickly reminded that I had left this zombie-dance-fest on the back burner. I'd really like to do it this year, so time to pick up my little project and get the gears in motion.

Dust off your dancing shoes and join me this year on Saturday Oct 24 at 8:30 pm.

Even if you have two left feet and don't like to dance, I could still use you in other supportive roles (music, video, photography, fund raising, secretary, treasurer, media liason, witness, location scout, sugar daddy, lollipop holder, shoe shiner, mime, etc), so don't let your dancing allergies stop you from joining in on the fun.

I will post more information as it becomes availble. In the meantime, click on the Thriller teaching videos link over on the right and start learning the dance!