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The FUNK of FORTY THOUSAND YEARS! Thrill The World is the annual worldwide simultaneous dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller." December, 2023 marked the 40th anniversary of his Thriller video.
This event is a global community project that inspires others to break down barriers by connecting people of all religions, races, gender identities, and economic backgrounds through dance. Seattle Thrillers is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, https://seattlethrillers.org. Online donations are accepted on that website, are secure, and are greatly appreciated! Contributions will help to offset the cost of events. The Seattle Thrillers nonprofit organization also supports local charities.
Each year in October the Seattle Thrillers join Thriller groups in other nations to perform at the same time. Partnering with Queen Anne Community Center, the next Thrill The World performance will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 3:00 pm at West Queen Anne Playfield, located next to Queen Anne Community Center, 1901 1st Ave W in Seattle.
The local group also performs for various organizations in and around Seattle throughout the year. If you live in the greater Seattle area and would like to learn the dance in a class setting, rehearsals will resume September 7, 2024 at Queen Anne Community Center. Rehearsal and event information are posted on this meetup website, also known as seattlethrillers.com. It is free to learn the dance and there is no charge to the public on the day of the event.
Sponsors: Queen Anne Community Center, My World Dance & Fitness, Healthitude Fitness & Nutritional Coaching, Napolitano Skin & Body Studio.
T-Shirts: Seattle Thrillers T-shirts will be available at the event for $20 per shirt.
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In Loving Memory: Aimee Benoit was one of the Assistant Organizers for the Seattle Thrillers. She was also on the Thrill The World Global Team as Webmaster, Data and Reporting Specialist, and Video Editor. She was very dedicated in donating much of her time in preparations for this annual event.
THE FOLLOWING LINKS ARE INTERNATIONAL VIDEOS FROM PAST PERFORMANCES (Links may need to be copied and pasted in web browser):
October 29, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXpR3FLn9c8
October 30, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDvCr0d8PVQ
October 24, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IOxKPde6r0&t=130s
October 26, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqD2XWmYlIQ
THE FOLLOWING LINKS ARE PAST PERFORMANCES IN THE SEATTLE AREA:
October 29, 2022 - Magnolia Community Center
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwPrHa9PO-8&t=49s
October 30, 2021 - Normandy Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daprCKqEf-U&t=5s
October 24, 2020 - Various areas around Seattle due to Pandemic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgisaTE9IbA
October 26, 2019 - Occidental Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfwKwPcz6V4
October 27, 2018 - Occidental Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUfoxb2j8SA&t=4s
October 28, 2017 - Occidental Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlG_njWV4GY(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlG_njWV4GY
October 29, 2016 - Occidental Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltq_xE27bCY(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 29, 2011 - Video was too dark
October 23, 2010 - Occidental Park
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtYwVoSj6MA)Occidental Park: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtYwVoSj6MA](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtYwVoSj6MA ](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtYwVoSj6MA)
October 23, 2010 (Dave Ross' Speech + 2nd Dance)
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWV_MrRy3KM ](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWV_MrRy3KM)
October 24, 2009 - Occidental Park
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_TpbkxlH_U
2008 - Occidental Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdl0gmhsWHI
October 27, 2007 - YMCA Seattle, Downtown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlNJ6KfrhCw
Upcoming events (2)
See all- May 4th - Thrill Crypticon Seattle 2025!18740 International Blvd, Seattle, WA
We will be doing 4 performances for Crypticon Seattle, (two on Saturday, May 3rd & two on Sunday, May 4th). This will take place at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport. https://crypticonseattle.com/
Deadline To RSVP:
Sign-ups for this event will close on Saturday, April 12th at 8:00 pm, so if you will be dancing with us you will need to rsvp before then.Performance Times and Location TBD:
We will update with the exact performance times and dance area for both days as soon as we hear back from the Crypticon organizer. I needed to put random times to be able to schedule this event. We will also be interacting with their guests. We will update that information as well.Two Days:
I am posting two separate events for both days because you may pick and choose which day (or both days) you would like to dance with us. Please rsvp yes to only if you will be dancing with us. The rsvp for this post is for the Sunday performances. You will receive passes to visit their event all weekend. Also please let us know if you would be able to help Karla check in guests coming to their event.No Rehearsal:
This performance is for those who are already familiar with the routine. There will not be a special training session for these performances, but there will be a meeting time on each day to go through the routine. If you need to refresh yourself with the routine, please practice to the choreography posted on thrilltheworld.com. The direct link is: https://thrilltheworld.com/choreographyCostumes: When selecting your zombie attire for the event, no political themes will be allowed. Doing so would result in us losing our nonprofit status.
Dress Code: FZA (Full Zombie Attire)
Address: 18740 International Blvd, Seattle 98188Sheri