Zombie Attack!?!!

[ttw09somerville.livejournal.com]

Get excited everyone, because on Saturday October 24, Somerville is going to Thrill The World.  

Be a part of an annual world-wide simultaneous dance of Michael Jackson's Thriller.  Hundreds of people will come together in our very own Somerville to dance, break a world record (most people simultaneously dancing a certain dance), raise funds for the local community, and strengthen the bonds of awesomeness that exist between us all.

For more information about the Somerville event, check out our web page or our facebook group.  When you just can't contain your excitement anymore, register for the Somerville event!  

Before arriving on the big day in October, you should work on learning the dance.  Go here to watch step-by-step instructional videos.  If learning from an instructional video sounds hard or not fun, we will be hosting workshops in the Somerville area over the coming weeks where you can learn the dance in person and for free!  (check our site or facebook group regularly for updates, or register to receive them via email)

For more information or to get involved, please feel free to email me at ttw09Somerville.MA(at)gmail(dot)com

Comments

[ron_newman]

Where are you doing this, at what time of day, and do you have a backup plan in case there is rain?

[ttw09somerville.livejournal.com]

The final dance will take place at 8:30pm exactly on October 24th. We will be there for several hours beforehand teaching the dance to anyone who hasn't had a chance to learn it and setting up for the big moment.

We don't have a location finalized yet, but I will keep publicizing as we figure out the details. Anyone who has connections to an accessible, visible, lighted outdoor space with an associated indoor space for practice and inclement weather, please email me! A great examples is a gym with a nearby sports field.

[chenoameg.livejournal.com]

This seems like it would be a neat thing to do under McGrath...

[blondeamazon.livejournal.com]

Frak!! I have to be in NH for a wedding that day. *grumble*

[ttw09somerville.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry you can't come! Your zombie presence will be missed. But tell all your friends anyways!!!

[obie119.livejournal.com]

Oh, WOW! That is way awesome - thanks for spreading the world!

[serious-noir.livejournal.com]

This is great! Would love it to be in the middle of D Sq.

[yagagriswold.livejournal.com]

"raise funds for the local community"

I find myself wondering what this means. Care to clarify?

Clarification!

[ttw09somerville.livejournal.com]

I would very much like to clarify! All the proceeds raised by Somerville Thrill The World will go to benefit the Somerville Community Corporation (www.somervillecdc.org). They are an awesome community advocacy group that works to maintain the economic, racial and ethnic diversity of Somerville through their programs in tenant rights, civic engagement, and financial literacy. Woo!

We have businesses sponsoring us on a per-zombie basis, so the more people sign up to participate in the event, the more money will go to SCC! Also everyone should go to our website and download a pledge form to raise money from family/friends/coworkers/etc. If everybody raises a little money, a lot of money will get donated!! To download the pledge form go to http://sites.google.com/site/somervillethrilltheworld/fund-raising

[b-inspired-now.livejournal.com]

I do know that to be apart of this or to take part in any of the workshops to learn the dance you have to get in touch with World Rhythms Dance & fitness, which is up the road from Davis on Highland ave. They are hosting preparation for the event! The number for the studio is 617-284-6037, or email charlye@wrdancefitness.com.

Gonna be a awesome event. What a fun thing to learn and how cool would it be if they were able to perform it right in the center!

[dahdahdahdancer.livejournal.com]

I just stopped by World Rhythms a little while ago and signed up. (Gorgeous studio, btw, and great line-up of dance classes) Can't. Wait. To. Lurch....