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Friday, October 23, 2009 
Hey all,

Thanks so much for being part of Thrill the World this year! It looks like it's going to be really fab - a *lot* of folks have been in touch saying they're going to dance with us.

Here are the details we have on the last practices, and the event itself:

--We have a practice from six to eight pm tomorrow (Friday!) at Fremont UMC, 2620 NE Fremont.

--You can also practice at home and learn it on your own. Go to youtube: http://www.youtube.com/vie..w_play_list?p=7CD58866B573..1711&search_query=thrill+t..he+world

On Saturday, we have a practice from 2:30 to 4:30 at Conduit Dance Studios - this practice is going to be run-throughs only. We will not break down the dance very much, if at all; please make sure you've had some time to practice the dance before attending this practice. It's meant to get folks comfortable dancing the full dance. Please do not wear makeup to the Conduit practice; we need to keep their floor and facility as clean as possible. There are restrooms outside the studio that folks can use to get fully zombified after the practice with your own mirrors and makeup.

You are not required to have attended any of the official practices in order to dance with us! Lots of folks have been practicing on their own.

Beginning at 4:30, we'll start checking people in at the "Shemanski Fountain" park block - it's the northernmost of the South Park Blocks, behind the Schnitz, bounded by Main and Salmon, and 9th and Park. This block has a small statue of Rebecca inside a cupola in the middle of the block. The 'entrance' to the meetpoint we're using is the northeast corner of the block, at Park and Salmon. It'll be clear when you arrive; it's the only corner of the block that has a staircase.Come up the stairs, and we'll check you in!

All dancers are required to be at the meetpoint by 5:20 on Saturday - if you're participating in the Zombie Walk, please leave a bit early and come join us. The Zombie Walk ends by 5:20 or so at Pioneer Square, so you don't have to miss much.

No dancers should be at the Square waiting for us to arrive. We need the Square clear, to set up equipment and to prevent confusion - there will be a whole bunch of people there already that we'll need to coordinate. Please respect us on this point and come to the meetpoint in the park blocks

At the meetpoint, folks will sign in (giving us permission to film and take photos, and share those media with the TTW headquarters for their promo work) and we'll collect donations for SMYRC. At 5:20, we'll head to Pioneer Square together as one zombie corps.

The weather is supposed to be clear - if you're comfortable doing so, please lie down in the Square before we begin the dance. At 5:30 - with a signal from the Thill the World headquarters, we'll turn the music on - and the dance begins.

4:02 AM 
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009 
Dancing Zombies Take Over the World;
Portland Hosts 3rd Annual Thrill the World SMYRC Benefit

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oct. 24, 2009 — It's a 6-minute dance, full of moves like the "march booty swim," "shuffle ha slide" and "hip n' roar." YouTube videos abound of people trying their hand at "Thriller" – wedding parties, Filipino prisoners and the cast of "13 going on 30" - but there's something so much cooler about a bunch of Portland hipsters, dancers and freaks covered in fake blood and dirt, all doing synchronized movements to Michael Jackson's classic song.
 
Born out of a Canadian woman's dream to break the world record for the most amount of zombies to perform Michael Jackson's "Thriller" choreography at once, last year's Thrill the World set a new world record with the Record Holders Republic, with 4,179 people from 10 nations simultaneously performing the Thriller dance (Australia, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America, and Wales); 67 of those dancers were from Portland. This year's worldwide goal: 270,000 participants to break a Guinness World Record; Michael would be proud.
Locally, Portland Thrill the World organizers are hoping to up the ante on Saturday Oct. 24 at 5:30 p.m. PT. The site is a secret; this year's event will be a flash mob and the location will be disclosed the week of the event. Donations are $5+, all ages, and all proceeds will benefit Portland's Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC), an outreach center for Portland's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQQ) youth. Last year's event raised $600. Through individual and family counseling, leadership development, outreach and public speaking, specialized skill building programs, and the recreation center, SMYRC helps young people succeed in their education, cultivates peer and community support, improves personal health, and fosters employment readiness.

Dancers will have to learn the dance ahead of time. Practices will be at Fremont UMC, 2620 NE Fremont in Portland (we'll teach you the dance or you can use this time to practice from last year!):
Sunday, October 11th, 6-8 pm;
Friday, October 16th, 6-8 pm;
Sunday, October 18th, 3-5 pm;
Friday, October 23rd, 6-8 pm.
The last practice will be on the day of the dance, 2:30 to 4:30 pm at Conduit Dance Studio, 918 SW Yamhill #418.
To sign-up, email ttwpdx@gmail.com, friend us on www.myspace.com/ttwpdx or on facebook under "Thrilltheworld Portland."
--
thrill the world pdx 2009
saturday, oct. 24
worldwide dance at 5:30 (Pacific time)
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Monday, September 28, 2009 

Current mood:  bouncy
Slight change in practice schedule:

Practices will be at Fremont UMC, 2620 NE Fremont in Portland (we'll teach you the dance!):
Sunday, October 4th, 3-5 pm;
Sunday, October 11th, 6-8 pm;
Friday, October 16th, 6-8 pm;
Sunday, October 18th, 3-5 pm;
Friday, October 23rd, 6-8 pm.

The last practice will be on the day of the dance, 2:30 to 4:30 pm at Conduit Dance Studio, 918 SW Yamhill #418.

final location to be announced week of event. we'll be flashmobbing this year, so you'll have to wait for more info. ;)

you are MORE than welcome to host your own practices with friends outside of these - just download the script and videos from www.thrilltheworld.com. we strongly encourage this for those who already know the dance but need a refresher, and who want to recruit others to join in the fun. if you do host your own practice, send us a note so we can keep track!

fyi, too, you only need to come to one or two practices to pick this up. the more you do it on your own, the easier it becomes!
7:24 AM 
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008 
we just added a bunch on our page!

if you do searches on flickr under pdx zombie walk and thrill the world portland you can probably find more.
oregonlive.com has a video from the zombie walk that features us 1.5 minutes in. youtube has a few as well.
:)

if YOU have any photos or videos you wouldn't mind sharing with us (for our page and to send to ines...who is then compiling them all together for michael jackson himself - no kidding), pleasepleaseplease send the photos, videos or links online to ttwpdx@gmail.com. include your name, too, so we can give you credit.


thanks again to everyone who danced, dressed up or just watched - you were all amazing. thank you thank you thank you.


see you again next year!!!
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008 
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Saturday, October 25, 2008 
!!!!!!! thrill the world pdx 2008 is happening tomorrow !!!!!!

time flies fast. seriously.
we know how hard all of you awesome and steadfast zombies have worked to learn this dance.
and to practice it over and over again. and sweat like there's no tomorrow.
oh yes, we know.

(and for those of you who know it and haven't practiced – we know what you'll be doing tonight. either playing thriller really loud in your living room or coming to the q center from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight - for some final run-thrus/refreshers.)

because we want to see all of you tomorrow morning!!!

rose city rollers airplane hangar
at oaks park, across from the roller rink
(you know, by the sellwood bridge)

be there at 10 a.m.
for registration
(volunteers and anyone else who wants to help out anything – and we do need help - please be there by 9:45 a.m.)

practice from 10:15 to 10:45. break for any last minute makeup you didn't already put on before you got there. water. and then...

simultaneous worldwide thriller dance at exactly 11 a.m.
pst!!!!

$5 all ages, dancers and onlookers alike. ALL proceeds go to SMYRC (Portland Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center).

please encourage your family and friends to come watch.

(sorry, no pets allowed. zombies make them nervous).

bring water bottle/water. wear good shoes. try for some layers, too, as it could very well be REALLY COLD in the hangar in the morning until you warm up with the dance. tell onlookers to stay warm.

dancers - what to do before you get there?
eat. drink.
that gooey blood stuff? make sure it's totally dry before you come in the hanger. rose city rollers don't want to get corn syrup all over their skates and we don't want to clean it up.
if you have a ton of makeup you want to put on, put it on before you come. unless you only need 10 minutes before the dance.
remember – the only facilities consist of a portapotty.
(aren't we making this sound glamorous?)

we can't wait!!!
ahhhhhhhh!!!
see you in the morning, zombies!!!!
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Thursday, October 23, 2008 

'Thriller' Zombies for SMYRC
October 17th, 2008 at 4:30 pm by Jaymee Cuti

http://blogout. justout. com/?p=3238

Born out of a Canadian woman's dream to break the world record for the most amount of zombies to perform Michael Jackson's Thriller choreography at once, last year's Thrill the World worldwide event hosted 55 simultaneous events on five continents last year, boasting a total of 1,722 undead dancers. This year's worldwide goal is 173,000 dancers, up from last year's 1,700.

The Rose City Rollers have donated their practice space at 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way (across from the Oaks Park Roller Rink). Registration begins at 10 a.m., with the worldwide dance at 11 a.m. Admission is $5, all ages, and all proceeds will benefit SMYRC.

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Tuesday, October 21, 2008 

dearest zombies -
 
guess what?!?
thrill the world pdx 2008 is 5 days away!!!!
time to take over the world with simultaneous, '80s pop choreography!

have you learned the dance yet? do you just need practice? don't be afraid - sign up now!!! all teaching sessions are FREE. a practice schedule is included at the bottom of this email (if you're involved this year - please read all the way through.)
 
******************

the worldwide dance takes place saturday, oct. 25.

register at 10 a.m., a few quick run-thoughs and then.......the worldwide dance at 11 a.m.!
(seriously, thousands of other zombies all over the world will be doing the dance at the exact same time. think new years with an undead apocolypse.)
 
it's at the rose city rollers airplane hangar
(at oaks park in pdx, across from the roller rink. directions here: http://www.oakspark.com/directions.html).
 
$5 (dancers or onlookers) all proceeds benefit SMYRC!
 
a few (kinda gross, but important) things of note:
- please make sure your blood is dry and scabby before you enter the hangar. we don't want the rose city rollers to have to skate on red gooey stuff later.
- the facility has a portapotty. just one. think about this.
 
******************
 
on that note....
 
wanna learn the dance in your living room? or practice along with that nutty canadian lady?

visit http://www.thrilltheworld.com/learn, where you'll find the videos and audio tracks to follow along with.

for those who need a little help getting the order of the moves down, we really, really, really recommend viewing this video:
http://www.thrilltheworld.com/learn/videos/full_walkthrough
and reading the script:
http://www.thrilltheworld.com/learn/script
 
and remember these tips:
you're a zombie. you just rose from the dead. remember this. if it's not perfect, that's totally ok. each zombie is special in their own way (please tell me you're catching the sarcasm here).
show your claws. and your scaryscary "ha!" face. and those roaring arms.
zombie march: take small steps forward, big steps back
3 roar turns right, 2 roar turns left, jump and land, circle
remember the difference each time you do the head and shoulders move (1st time you rise, second time you stay down 4 counts and then rise - check out the script)
say the words. say the "holds." say it.
 
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Upcoming practices/teaching sessions
 
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 21
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Fremont United Methodist Church, 2620 NE Fremont (cross: NE 26th)
Cost: Free
 
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 22
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Fremont United Methodist Church, 2620 NE Fremont (cross: NE 26th)
Cost: Free
Date: Thursday, Oct. 23
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Fremont United Methodist Church, 2620 NE Fremont (cross: NE 26th)
Cost: Free
(Tentative unless we see RSVPs)

Date: Friday, Oct. 24
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Q Center, 69 SE Taylor Ave at SE Water Ave
Cost: Free
(This last practice is for those who already know the dance and just need to run through a few times)


****************** 
volunteers!!!
if you've signed up to help out the day of, we'll be sending you another email shortly.
if you haven't signed up to volunteer and would like to help out - pleasepleaseplease let us know. we can use all the help we can get!
 
xoxoxoxoxo,
kate and alan, your humble zombie servants

--
thrill the world pdx 2008
www.myspace.com/ttwpdx
www.thrilltheworld.com

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Friday, October 17, 2008 

come to a teaching or practice session this weekend! you only need one, really. and some practice in your living room.

Date: Friday, Oct. 17
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Fremont United Methodist Church, 2620 NE Fremont (cross: NE 26th)
Cost: Free

Date: Saturday, Oct. 18
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location: Laurelhurst Park (meet by the duck pond's open area)
Cost: Free
(this is only for those who already know the dance and need practice)

Date: Sunday, Oct. 19
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: In Other Words
Cost: $3 to $5 (to Homorobics)
(This is part two of a two-part practice in conjunction with Homorobics. First 15 minutes is Homorobics, rest is TTW.)

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 21
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Fremont United Methodist Church, 2620 NE Fremont (cross: NE 26th)
Cost: Free


Date: Wednesday, Oct. 22
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Fremont United Methodist Church, 2620 NE Fremont (cross: NE 26th)
Cost: Free

Date: Friday, Oct. 24
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Q Center, 69 SE Taylor Ave at SE Water Ave
Cost: Free

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Thursday, October 09, 2008 

hellllllooooooo again zombies........

practice! this friday! you know you want to!

or sunday at homorobics!

if you haven't already signed up for one of these practices or learning sessions and plan on taking part in this year's worldwide, simultaneous thriller dance benefit for SMYRC....please do!!! most of the sessions are free, an amazing workout, teach you a super cool dance that it's burned into pop culture history, and are ultimately leading up to a pretty awesome cause.

(if you don't plan on attending any of these but do want to participate in the event because you already know the dance backwards and forwards based on your amazing memory or online videos, send us a quick mail. we'd love to get an idea of how many people we're expecting this year.)

last thing – the location of the uber-event is being changed as we speak. the liberty hall thing didn't work out, so we're on our way to finding another venue. have no fear, though, we're close and will let you know when things are final.

Date: Friday, Oct. 10
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location:Q Center, 69 SE Taylor Ave at SE Water Ave
Cost: Free

Date: Sunday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 19
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: In Other Words
Cost: $3 to $5 (to Homorobics)
(This is a two-part practice in conjunction with Homorobics)

Date: Friday, Oct. 17
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Fremont United Methodist Church, 2620 NE Fremont (cross: NE 26th)
Cost: Free


Date: Saturday, Oct. 18
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location: Laurelhurst Park (meet by the duck pond's open area)
Cost: Free
(this is only for those who already know the dance and need practice)

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 21
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Fremont United Methodist Church, 2620 NE Fremont (cross: NE 26th)
Cost: Free


Date: Friday, Oct. 24
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Q Center, 69 SE Taylor Ave at SE Water Ave
Cost: Free


--
thrill the world pdx 2008
saturday, oct. 25
registration at 10 a.m.,
worldwide dance at 11 a.m.

www.myspace.com/ttwpdx
www.thrilltheworld.com

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