We reported yesterday on the global attempt to break a record for mass dancing which involved people around the world simultaneously performing the routine from Michael Jackson’s video for “Thriller.” There’s no official word yet as to whether the attempt was successful. But there are a number of videos from different parts of the globe documenting the so-called “Thrill the World” dancers (see below).
Were you one of those who shook a zombified leg yesterday in tribute to the King of Pop last night (or whatever part of the day it happened to be in your part of the world)? Or were you a witness to any of the events? Drop us a line!
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Both me and my husband took part in the thrill the world in Darlington England.
Had a great time. Can’t wait to see if we broke the record.
Looking forward to thrill the world 2010!!
Bring on zombie time!!!
Hi, how did you find out about the Thrill The World, I am in L.A. and there was nothing heard, not even on MJ.com…?
xo – tink
I found out at Examiner.com
I read about it by looking up Six Flags to see how much ticket prices were for Howloween night. It was on their home page.
I don’t think a lot of people knew cause the videos do not show a lot of people in them.
Forever will love and miss MJ.
I am sure they will have a lot of them the anniverasry of his death next year.
My 7 year old daughter and I danced at 6:30pm at West Edmonton Mall in Alberta, Canada. It was amazing to be a part of it. Not to mention raising money for charity and dressing up like zombies sounds like a pretty sweet way to spend a saturday.
98 Zombies danced in the cold at Canada Olympic park in Calgary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cEPeyLSryg
Two friends and I danced in Los Angeles at 5:30pm. It was a great day! We’d been practicing since 11am.
My daughter and I participated in the event in Knoxville, tn we had 85 people there to dance. It was so much fun. We had a blast. I really hope more people come next year.
Was there in Knoxville too! I was the 85th dancer :p. The stats are showing 84 though haha…I wonder if I wasn’t counted. It was really fun though.
We danced in Baltimore, MD and enjoyed every moment http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JFN0elv2Do
Monique Dupree
I took part in the Sydney, Australia thrill the world.
It was pouring rain and reported on the news of flash floods and when performing thriller the rain was at its height.
Our performance took place outside and we were saturated but soldiered on.
It was great fun and loved dancing in the rain.
MJ you rock my world each and every day
I think the influence of MJ is not even understood yet!!
YIU ARE SO RIGHT PEOPLE STILL DONT UNDERSTAND WHAT MICHEAL JACKSON DID IN THE FEILD OF MUSIC.FROMHIS VOICE TO HIS DANCE MOVES HE WAS A MASTER AT WHAT HE DID.IT IS WITH ASSURITY I CAN SAY THAT THERE WONT EVER BE SOMEONE LIKE HIM IN THE COMING FITURE.R.I.P MJ WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.
He gave more than just music and dance, SO much more. He gave a lot of money, and a lot of LOVE. I think it’s important that Michael Jackson is remembered not just for his talents, but the joy he gave to everyone that came in contact with him. Even those who didn’t know him personally, like me.
“If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make a change.”
My sister and I dance to Thrill the world at Astoria Park Queens NYC
It was magical just like Michael
LONG LIVE THE KING
THRILL THE WORLD – SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA!
Yes Elbs, we were performing under torrential rain conditions. But the show must go on, and we looked amazing. The terrible weather made the whole experience better.
Congratulations everyone who participated!!!
Me and my friends took part in Thrill The World in Derby UK. It was 1.30am in the morning and it was sooo much fun! Will be there next year for sure!
I was part of the Thrill The World team in Mexico City, it was a blast, cant wait for 2010
We danced with the students from St. Joseph Regional School in NJ—we had a blast!
i so want to do this next year! i’m gonna start to learn the Thriller moves…
Yesterday in Astoria Park,Queens,NYC my sister and I thrilled the world with the true die hard fan of MJ…It was great….
OMG! i was there in astoria park Queens ..thrill the world NYC…we trill the world..all muddy!..it was awesome..the sky lit up and we were amazed..mike was crying tears of joy then we all held hands and sang we are the world!..
monique agree michael is more that music and dance..he is heart and soul..he gave so much for the world..
me and a bunch of friends danced in Olympia, WA USA at 5:30 pm. SO MUCH FUN.
I did it at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville. We were among 400 others. Very, very cool!
-Carolyn – Mom of two who brought my little girls out to join me. They were tickled.
I danced in Portland, OR with a group of friends in front of an amazing crowd and 170 fellow zombies. THRILLING! Can’t wait for next year. RIP MJ, hope we all did you proud.
My 9 yr old son, his friend and I rocked out at Thrill the World in Columbus, Indiana USA. 360 people danced and had so much fun!!! What a great way to honor MJ!!!
Glad to see you had a good time with your son and his friend. I’m with Childhood Connections and taught dance clinics for the past few months. It was fun to see everyone dancing together and learning together. Maybe we can do it again next year.
I was ond of the Zombies who participated in the Astoria Park Event for Thrill The World! I was Zombie Pimp Suga Mama and we thrilled the world.
Green Zombie at Nokia Plaza LA Live- so fun!
We brought our 4 yr old who is a big fan..all dressed up as mini MJ & busting his tippy toe moves & dancing with all these grown ups to “thriller”..it was priceless..he even made the local news & paper in St-Catharines On for beeing the youngest..GOOD JOB Danny Boy !!
i am still crying from the news of MJ’s death but i see he is so much alive in all that really loved and respected him god bless everyone one of you i am so happy that so many people are expressing their love for him, he would be so proud. yes this should be done every year on june 25th or on his birthday i would like this done on his birthday a world birthday bash for michael jackson, my respect and love for all of you god bless you all…. …….
Myself and 10 of my family & friends took part in the Toronto!! Anything for MJ!
Michael we love and miss you so much,,,, to everyone on this page thank you…and may god bless you all. i am crying so hard i still cant believe he is gone, i cant accept it but with all of you that really love him it is easier to bare,, gone to soon. RIP Michael
michael must have enjoyed it..he must have smiled..he cried tears of joy!..the love was all there..and i believe he feels it!..he must know we loved him always and forever….some days are worst than others!..he was a good man..now hes an angel..it hurts so much ..God bless his kids..his whoel family, friends..God bless all of you!
My sister, my mum and I danced at the Brisbane event yesterday with 160 other zombies. It was awesome! Bring on Thrill the World 2010!
I THRILLED THE WORLD yesterday with you in Brisbane!!
I was the best fun I’d ever had. Didn’t expect to have so many zombies, and the crowd was massive!
Unforgettable experience. The crowd and support was overwhelming.
Best Michael Jackson tribute. Can’t wait ’til 2010! I’d really love to be part of the Los Angeles one…
Ooops – that’s Brisbane, Australia
We represented with 772 dancers in Austin, TX at the Seaholm Power Plant. The Alamo Drafthouse did an amazing job with this event, along with Scare for the Cure. We followed up with a MJ sing along and zombie dance party!! Amazing night!
I participated in THRILL THE WORLD yesterday in AUSTIN, TEXAS!! We rocked it out like it was going out of style!
55 dancers Thrilled The World in Miami!
I was part of the leadership in Los Angeles, but bailed out of the attempt at the last minute when my claustrophobia set in. I’m glad too, because there definitely was not enough space at L.A. Live. We’re gonna need a football field next year.