Thrill Miami

A parade of absurdities

2011-12-14T08:32:00.000-08:00

A small group of our zombies participated in the King Mango Strut that took place in Wynwood this past Saturday. First we danced Thriller and then we marched in the parade as JUANa of the Dead (while singing Zombie Christmas Carols no less!). The Herald documented the event in Sunday's paper.

We Thrilled The World!

2011-11-01T06:51:00.000-07:00

Here is the video from Saturday's event. Thank you zombies for putting in the time and dedication to learn the dance, go to the classes/events and make this event possible! You guys are awesome! Also a special thanks to the behind the scenes helpers; we couldn't have done it without you. I will post the final numbers as soon as I get them. :)

If anyone else took photos or videos, please post them on the Thrill The World Miami Facebook page.

If you want to join us next year, be sure to send us an email so we can add you to the mailing list.

Final Practice this Wednesday Oct 26!

2011-10-25T09:58:00.000-07:00

Only 4 days until Thrill Day! If you haven't done so yet, please click here to register for the event: http://thrillmiami.blogspot.com/2011/09/registration-is-now-open.html

Tomorrow, Wednesday 10/26, is our 2nd and final mandatory practice class! We will be practicing at the University of Miami, Hecht Residential College, Room 232 which is located at 1231 Dickinson Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146. The class will be from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Please be on time (if we're done early, we get to leave early, Yay)!

Please RSVP at the Facebook link below (or just email us ttw11thrillmiami@gmail.com)

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119565204819222&context=create#!/event.php?eid=119565204819222

This practice/class is extremely important since we plan on accomplishing all of the following:
-Make sure everyone has registered
-Collect the $5 participation fee and waivers
-Collect completed sponsorship forms with donations to Tri County Humane Society
-Go over procedures (check-in, line-up, dance, check out) for Thrill Day.
-Assign spots
-Learn and practice the dance intro

Last but not least....In addition to Thrill The World, we have a Thriller Party at Tobacco Road on Friday Oct 28th, which kind of serves as a practice dress rehearsal for us every year. It's a fun party with a costume contest. Be there by 9:45pm so you don't miss the flash mob Thriller dance! https://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=239315699432995

Mandatory zombie meeting/practice this Sunday!

2011-10-18T09:07:00.000-07:00

Only 11 days until Thrill Day! If you haven't done so yet, please click here to register for the event: http://thrillmiami.blogspot.com/2011/09/registration-is-now-open.html
Remember, this must be done by Oct 22nd (this Saturday!), so we can plan accordingly for our Thrill The World event.

This Sunday, 10/23, is our mandatory practice class! We will be practicing at the LA Fitness which is located at Mary Brickell Village, 900 South Miami Ave Ste 236, Miami, FL 33130. The class will be from 5:45pm to 8:45pm. Please be on time (if we're done early, we get to leave early, Yay)!
Please RSVP at the Facebook link below (or just email us ttw11thrillmiami@gmail.com)

https://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=177662595645768

This practice/class is extremely important since we plan on accomplishing all of the following:
-Last chance to learn the dance
-Make sure everyone has registered
-Collect the $5 participation fee and waivers
-Collect completed sponsorship forms with donations to Tri County Humane Society
-Go over procedures (check-in, line-up, dance, check out) for Thrill Day.
-Go over the dance in the actual location where it will be performed.
-Learn and practice the dance intro

Last but not least....In addition to Thrill The World, we have 3 other events going on, so you can get some additional zombie practice time in (helps you practice your zombie makeup too). Please contact me if you'd like to participate in any of the following events:

Sat 10/22: 10am We're filming a zombie video/promo at Mary Brickell Village

Sun 10/23: 1-3pm Flash mob at the Tri County Humane Society Pet adoption event

Fri 10/28: THRILLER party at Tobacco Road, costume contest and Thriller performance (be there by 9:45pm)! https://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=239315699432995

Thriller Classes: Two locations!

2011-10-10T16:00:00.000-07:00

Our next Thriller classes are this Sunday, Oct 16th at these locations:

- PAX (http://www.paxmiami.com/contact-directions ) at 5:30 pm.

- UM in Hecht, room 232 at 7pm.

Please email us at ttw11thrillmiami@gmail.com for more info (and to RSVP).

Or click on the links to the right under Events to RSVP on the Facebook pages!

Wear comfortable clothes to move around in. Bring water to drink and $1 for the class. I'll see you on Sunday!

REGISTRATION is now open!

2011-09-26T08:34:00.000-07:00

Please read the waiver below and then click HERE to register for this year's event. The deadline to register is Oct 22nd!

2011 Thrill The World

RESPONSIBILITY WAIVER

I the participant (or Guardian of the aforementioned minor), acknowledge that there are risks associated with participating in physical activities and dance. I understand that participation is completely voluntary and by participating I acknowledge that I am assuming all risks of accident, injury, illness and death which may occur during, or as a result of, participating in this event.

I, agree on my own behalf (or on behalf of the aforementioned minor), (and on behalf of any personal representatives, heirs, estate trustees or assigns) to a) release, indemnify and discharge Ines Markelle, Thrill the World, INESSENS, the ‘THRILL THE WORLD MIAMI event and or venue henceforth known as ‘the event’ and ‘the venue’, hosting the event including respective owners, organisers, directors, agents, employees, independent contractors, volunteers or legal representatives from any and all claims and causes of action (known or unknown) brought against you by any party arising out of my actions, including my negligence, while at the event, Thrill The World, INESSENS, the event and the venue are not responsible for any damage to, loss or theft of personal articles or property.

PHOTOWAIVER

I confirm for my image (or the aforementioned minor) and likeness to be photographed, filmed or videotaped on October 29, 2011, in relation to The Thrill The World Event and is the property of Ines Markelle, Thrill The World and INESSENS.

GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL

‘Dismissal’ means that the participant must cease participation in The Thrill The World Event and leave the venue premises immediately.

In an effort to maintain a safe environment for all participants, staff, employees, volunteers etc and the media present, at the Thrill The World Event we reserve the right to dismiss and remove any participant if you a) fail to follow the rules and regulations, b) cause a nuisance or a disturbance, c) commit any immoral or illegal acts, d) if we feel your actions may endanger yourself or others. We reserve the right to dismiss you without cause.

Use of alcohol or illegal substances before and during the event is prohibited and will result in dismissal from the event and the premises. Participants in possession of alcohol or illegal substances before, during or while on the property of the venue hosting the event, will be dismissed and removed from the event and the premises. Legal charges may be pressed.

Submission of the attached registration form indicates that I have read the registration form & Waivers, I understand the terms and conditions and agree to be bound by them.

Join our zombie troupe!

2011-09-24T07:24:00.000-07:00

This past weekend's classes were fun! Thanks to those of you that came out. It's still not too late to join. We teach the entire dance at each class and all ages/abilities are welcome.

Come out and learn the Thriller dance! We're a friendly bunch, we don't bite...hard.

We have classes every weekend in at least two locations.

Our next classes are Sunday Oct 2nd at FIU, PAX and UM. Check the links over on the right (under Events) to see the Facebook event pages for each class and RSVP.

If you haven't already, be sure to join our mailing list to get all the information on classes sent to your inbox. ttw11thrillmiami@gmail.com

The cost to participate this year is $5 per person. You can pay at the practices or by clicking the donate button on the right.

Since this is a charity event, we encourage all dancers to ask friends and family to sponsor their Thriller Dance (kind of like a walk-a-thon, only with bad hair and lots of blood). Please help us raise funds for the Tri-County Humane Society. The sponsorship form can be downloaded HERE.

2011-09-21T07:35:00.000-07:00

Getting read for 2011

2011-09-14T09:10:00.000-07:00

We are getting ready for this year's Thrill The World event!

The lovely folks at Mary Brickell Village will be hosting us this year.

Click on the video links to the right to start practicing your dance moves at home.

Our first Thriller dance class will be on Sunday, Sept 25th at FIU.

Send us an email if you'd like to participate in (or volunteer to help with) this year's event.

We Thrilled The World!

2010-10-25T08:12:00.000-07:00

25 zombies Thrilled Coco Walk on Saturday Oct 23rd!

Last practice tonight at 8!

2010-10-22T08:26:00.000-07:00

Tonight at 8pm we will be holding our final practice in Coconut Grove!

A special email will be sent out soon with all the details.

Make sure you're on our mailing list!

Tomorrow we Thrill The World at

Pre-registration is now open!

2010-10-14T07:19:00.000-07:00

Please pre-register by clicking here if you intend on participating in this year's event.

Even if you participated last year or already gave us your information, we still need you to fill this form out.

Thanks!

Final practice!

2010-10-12T17:32:00.000-07:00

Our next (and final) practice is scheduled for this Sunday Oct 17th: from 6pm to 10pm at

The Miami Science Museum

3280 South Miami Avenue

Miami, FL 33129

We may not end up being there the whole time, but we request that all that are planning on dancing for Thrill The World on Oct 23rd show up for at least an hour so we can do a full run through with everyone and get an idea of the total number of participants.

If you have not learned the dance, please do so before the practice so you can catch up with everyone else. The lessons can be found on Inessens YouTube channel or click here to download the dance script.

Please email us (ttw10thrillmiami@gmail.com) to let us know if you will be attending this Sunday's practice.

Thriller Dance Practice

2010-10-01T13:16:00.000-07:00

Our next practice is scheduled for this Sunday Oct 3rd: from 2pm to 5pm at
The Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129

We also have the following practices scheduled (at the same location):
Sunday 10/10: 2pm to 5pm
Sunday 10/17 6pm to 10pm

That's only 3 practices total, so make sure you come to all/most of them to really get your steps down!

Please email us (ttw10thrillmiami@gmail.com) to let us know if you will be attending this Sunday's practice.

FYI, there is also a zombie walk that will be taking place on Lincoln Road tomorrow. This was not set up by us, but it's pretty fun (we went last year and recruited people for TTW there). Here is the link to the Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/?sk=fl_773169604857#!/event.php?eid=125642537482861

Zombie walk Oct 2 from 8:30 to 11:30pm
420 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach 33139
"Meet at 830 in front of the 420 floor area on Lincoln Road by the Starbucks we met at last year"

Thriller Meeting and Practice

2010-09-16T08:43:00.000-07:00

We will have a Thriller meeting and dance practice session on Saturday, Sept 25 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

Please email ttw10thrillmiami@gmail.com for location information.

Thrill The World 2010

2010-08-10T08:04:00.000-07:00

Yes, we are thrilling the world AGAIN this year: Saturday, October 23, 2010 @ 7:00pm.

Stay tuned for more details.

In the meantime, start learning the dance!

Thriller Halloween Bash Oct 30th

2009-12-01T10:34:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-11-17T07:22:00.000-08:00

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...

2009-10-27T07:01:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-10-25T08:37:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-10-19T10:42:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-19T10:41:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-10-12T13:20:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-05T21:06:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-05T21:00:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-10-01T12:10:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-01T10:54:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-01T10:08:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-22T11:34:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-22T09:59:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-09-22T09:33:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-11T11:05:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-09-10T07:27:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-31T14:57:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-08-31T11:36:00.000-07:00

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:

2009-08-28T12:56:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-27T12:12:00.001-07:00

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

2009-08-19T09:10:00.000-07:00

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.

_________________________________________

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?

2009-08-17T12:28:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-11T08:14:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-08-09T19:56:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-31T13:10:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-21T10:50:00.001-07:00

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

2009-07-07T13:43:00.000-07:00

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...

2009-07-06T13:51:00.000-07:00

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!

Let's Thrill Miami

2007-12-10T06:02:00.000-08:00

I was checking out some of those cool Thriller wedding dances on youtube the other day and thought to myself..."wow, it would be fun to do that...I wish I could get a group together to learn the dance and do it (dressed in zombie gear of course)".

Upon further research, I discovered an organization called Thrill The World (TTW). It appears that these people have been doing just that for some time now. They broke/set the world record for largest simultaneous Thriller dance this past October and they will be doing it again in 2008!

Finally, a legit reason to dress like a zombie and dance in the streets (as if I needed a legit reason)!

If you've ever seen the Thriller video and thought "I wish I could do that" then here's your chance. We're going to get a group together and participate in the record breaking event for 2008, so if you are interested in joining us, make sure you send me an email so I can put you on the mailing list for next year's event.

The time and location are TBA for now, but stay tuned for more information as the date draws near.

In the meantime...practice your zombie make-up skills and start learning the dance!