Dancers are gearing up for Saturday's mass "Thriller" performance
Several months ago, dozens of dancers began training to zombie walk and booty swim their way through a mass synchronized performance of Michael Jackson's thriller.
The celebration, called "Thrill the World" will take place in the Inner Harbor at 8 p.m. Saturday.
As of today, about 275 have registered to perform the dance.
At the exact same time, thousands (if not hundreds of thousands) will join them around the world, in an effort to set a record for the largest synchronized dance routine at various venues ...
Goodman has worked with 4-year-olds, senior citizens, men, women and folks from all different races, shapes and sizes, she said.
"I'm just amazed," she said. "Everybody has a great time."
If it rains, the performance will be moved to the Hippodrome, Goodman said.
(Baltimore Sun photo by Gene Sweeney Jr.)
I've been The Baltimore Sun's nightlife and local entertainment reporter for a couple years, and it's surprising how much the scene has grown in that time. Most of Baltimore's bars and clubs are unpretentious places with fairly cheap drinks and plenty of character. I like dancing and think this city needs more clubs, but nothing beats having a cold, locally brewed beer with friends in a comfortably full corner bar.
Comments
Because zombies don't like rain?
Posted by: Owl Meat Ghoul | October 23, 2009 12:21 PM
Where exactly in the Inner Harbor?
Posted by: Sunday | October 23, 2009 6:05 PM
There is an article about the "Thriller" dance event on www.karaoketraveler.com
Posted by: Shelley | October 24, 2009 7:37 AM
Although it was fun, it was a shame that the instructor was not faithful to the online instructional video which is where many of us had to learn it. As a result, the dance was out of sync at least twice with 100 dancers doing one thing & 100 dancers doing another. Hope next year is better.
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 25, 2009 1:21 AM