View Full Version : Thrill the Wonder in 2010!
zulemara
05-19-2009, 11:43 PM
Ok I think there is enough interest to give this a shot. What I'd like to do is organize a group of people willing to do Thriller together on one of the open dance nights. If you are interested, post here and I will PM you.
What I will do is gather names and addresses and make copies of my thrill the world dvd as well as the additional materials that help with the memorization process. This is intended to be FUN not perfect. I have been doing Thriller for 1.5 years and I have so much to learn. My suit needs to be a little tighter I think:lmao:
The cool thing is I learned how to do this from thrilltheworld.com
Every year on Haloween weekend, they attempt to set the world record for the most people worldwide doing the same dance at the same time. The event grows every year and once you learn for the podcast cruise, you can participate in the Thrill the World event! Not only that, but I'm not kidding when I say knowing Thriller is probably one of the most useful things I ever learned. It works at weddings, banquets, dance clubs, heck I even got pulled into a streetmosphere thing at DHS and they had me enter a "dance off" I did parts of Thriller and the performers just shrugged and gave up LOL. One night while walking down the Ferryboat gangway, I had the spotlight on me because the dock lights were off, and I broke into the dance. It's amusing, people LOVE it, and now YOU can learn it!
If you have questions please post here. Also post if you're interested and I'll PM you and start forming a list.
BriarRosie
05-20-2009, 12:06 AM
Or we can rent "13 Going on 30" to get lessons from Jennifer Garner. ;)
L.E. Ott
05-20-2009, 09:51 AM
Sure, I'll give this a shot. Is costume required?
TXYankee
05-20-2009, 12:32 PM
I am not much of a dancer but I am game!!
jeanigor
05-20-2009, 01:30 PM
I'll throw my hat in the ring.
MenashaCorp
05-20-2009, 01:33 PM
I'll throw my hat in the ring.
Tiara. ;)
What the heck - I've got nineteen months to practice... :banana:
shellyminnie
05-20-2009, 01:35 PM
I'll throw my hat in the ring.
Surprise, surprise!!
Tiara. ;)
What the heck - I've got nineteen months to practice... :banana:
Now, this I have to see!! :rotfl:
Is this like the full dance they do in the music video? Do I need to wear spooky make-up? Will I need to slide my feet side to side? :confused:
momto2inKC
05-20-2009, 03:18 PM
How cool would that be!! I don't know if I could bring myself to doing it though, I might just have a panic attack :scared1: lol But my daughters dance school performed it this past fall, so she knows the whole thing.
jeanigor
05-20-2009, 03:38 PM
How cool would that be!! I don't know if I could bring myself to doing it though, I might just have a panic attack :scared1: lol But my daughters dance school performed it this past fall, so she knows the whole thing.
Trust me....you loose your inhibitions quickly. Somehow I got talked into not one, but two karaoke routines....we can all be back up dancers, no problem!
mikelan6
05-20-2009, 03:39 PM
I'll do it if Kevin and John do it!
zulemara
05-20-2009, 03:40 PM
Ok to answer questions
1. No costume required:cool1: I have the costume because I was a mobile DJ and I did the whole thing at every wedding I did, plus I use it for Halloween every year. Finding a costume was NOT easy and I had to have it shipped from the UK to get it. It seems all you can ever find is a slutty(insert profession here) anymore, but that's another story.
2. The world record requires that the dance be 5 minutes long. Therefore, this is a slightly modified version from the actual 2 minute dance scene in the original Thriller video. That's why I always request the "radio version of Thriller"
For those wanting to know the original, this version teaches all the moves that are in the 2 minute dance scene. It only takes a couple slight modifications to do the actual version done in the video. It's simple things like the number of snaps or doing the zombie march at a different point. It was a wide range of usefulness :thumbsup2
Annette_VA
05-20-2009, 04:47 PM
Heck, if Darth Vader can do it, a bunch of DIS'ers certainly can!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-paO8ze58vo
If I end up cruising with my sister, I might just have to sign us on as back-up dancers
KimStaR
05-20-2009, 06:28 PM
AH! This sounds awesome. I told you I was a Michael Jackson fan on the boat. I am in!
experiment_627
05-20-2009, 08:53 PM
I can't believe I am saying this...
Count me in.
Mary Jo
05-20-2009, 09:08 PM
Sounds like fun. I'd like to try it. :)
MenashaCorp
05-20-2009, 09:10 PM
Sounds like fun. I'd like to try it. :)
:banana:Suh-WEEET!!!!:banana:
CDolacki2003
05-21-2009, 08:23 PM
I told my DH about this and he wants to do it, guess I am on board too.
TheBeadPirate
05-22-2009, 02:31 PM
TIARAS?:rotfl:
If so I am in!!!!!
froggy5657
05-22-2009, 02:51 PM
What are the open dance nights, and are kids allowed to go to them?
jeanigor
05-22-2009, 03:55 PM
What are the open dance nights, and are kids allowed to go to them?
I'm pretty sure its only open to adults. Sorry G. Just gotta get extra funky with the Hamster Dance I guess.
ragtopday
05-22-2009, 04:03 PM
Oh, I am so in!
A dance that comes in handy in all sorts of places? How can anyone say no? Plus, it's really cool!
klam_chowder
05-23-2009, 07:37 AM
This is hilarious :lmao: DH & I are in! I can hardly wait to see KK & John's RSVPs :rotfl:
cheers,
:flower3:
Mary Jo
05-23-2009, 11:24 AM
This is hilarious :lmao: DH & I are in! I can hardly wait to see KK & John's RSVPs :rotfl:
cheers,
:flower3:
I so want them to dance, too!!
zulemara
05-23-2009, 01:22 PM
I was going to say...who can convince Kevin and John to join? I think yvette has the best chance!
This is QUITE a list! I will start compiling materials and burning the dvds in June. Then I will start getting addresses through PMs.
safetymom
05-24-2009, 06:15 AM
This sounds like fun but I think I will watch and take pictures. :)
Renysmom
05-24-2009, 09:14 AM
This sounds like fun but I think I will watch and take pictures. :)
I'm wth you :)
shellyminnie
05-24-2009, 11:32 AM
This sounds like fun but I think I will watch and take pictures. :)
Better yet, I'll bring the video camera!!
Disneybridein2k3
05-26-2009, 07:41 AM
This sounds like fun but I think I will watch and take pictures. :)
I'm wth you :)
Better yet, I'll bring the video camera!!
Is there room at your table for one more?
klam_chowder
05-26-2009, 10:03 AM
Is there room at your table for one more?
C'mon Stacey, we want you and Tracy & Morgan ON stage! :dancer: :rotfl:
cheers,
:flower3:
MerriePoppins
05-26-2009, 11:23 PM
Count me in !!! :thumbsup2
zulemara
06-02-2009, 08:02 PM
bumpity
disneyholic family
06-02-2009, 08:08 PM
well, assuming i actually make it to this cruise, i am definitely in...i LOVE to dance!!!
Send over the dvd's..........
I need to practice...
jeanigor
06-03-2009, 09:05 AM
Send over the dvd's..........
I need to practice...
Right....just like you need to take lessons to be more friendly and open.:goodvibes:goodvibes
Mary Jo
06-03-2009, 10:57 PM
Right....just like you need to take lessons to be more friendly and open.:goodvibes:goodvibes
:rotfl2:
L.E. Ott
06-04-2009, 02:23 PM
I think we should all wear Kimonos while doing this...
Dodie
06-04-2009, 03:04 PM
DH Phillip (the dancer in the family) and me (two left feet) are SO in for this!!!! This will be AWESOME! Please include me!
Thanks!
parrotheadlois
06-04-2009, 03:32 PM
me too!
zulemara
06-09-2009, 11:00 AM
hey everyone,
I'm moving this weekend so that is gonna be taking up my time. I'm currently shooting for July 7th to start collecting addresses and working on the DVDs:thumbsup2
Yvette, how is it going with convincing a few of the podcast cruise to join in??
jeanigor
06-09-2009, 11:08 AM
hey everyone,
I'm moving this weekend so that is gonna be taking up my time. I'm currently shooting for July 7th to start collecting addresses and working on the DVDs:thumbsup2
Yvette, how is it going with convincing a few of the podcast cruise to join in??
Have fun moving. Hope the weather is good for you.:goodvibes
Yvette, how is it going with convincing a few of the podcast cruise to join in??
Uhmmmm.........
I have not worked on this task.
DisneyKevin
06-09-2009, 10:55 PM
Uhmmmm.........
I have not worked on this task.
NO!
Dont even ask.....
DisneyKevin
06-09-2009, 10:57 PM
uhmmmm.........
I have not worked on this task.
really!!
No!!
WebmasterKathy
06-09-2009, 10:59 PM
Awwww, c'mon Kevin!!!
I'd buy a new video camera just to capture you doing the Thriller dance!
(Okay, how about we just get sloshed together and let the more outgoing cruisers entertain us with their awesome dance skillz?)
DisneyKevin
06-09-2009, 11:10 PM
Awwww, c'mon Kevin!!!
I'd buy a new video camera just to capture you doing the Thriller dance!
(Okay, how about we just get sloshed together and let the more outgoing cruisers entertain us with their awesome dance skillz?)
Have you met Yvet?
No matter how many times you tell her no,,,,you find yourself singing ABBA and wondering how this crazy woman from the Netherlands talked you into this......
She's very persuasive.
Dont look directly into her eyes. She hypnotizes you.
Mary Jo
06-10-2009, 12:11 AM
Have you met Yvet?
No matter how many times you tell her no,,,,you find yourself singing ABBA and wondering how this crazy woman from the Netherlands talked you into this......
She's very persuasive.
Dont look directly into her eyes. She hypnotizes you.
So, that's your story .... and you're sticking to it? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
corky441
06-11-2009, 04:39 PM
Count me in - OMG what have I gotten myself into?:scared:
DH - will have video camera in hand - dancing Thriller is sooooo not him, but who knows, he might just surprise me :confused3
zulemara
06-13-2009, 07:49 PM
Have you met Yvet?
No matter how many times you tell her no,,,,you find yourself singing ABBA and wondering how this crazy woman from the Netherlands talked you into this......
She's very persuasive.
Dont look directly into her eyes. She hypnotizes you.
That's the idea!!!! /wave hand....you want to do the thriller.....you better start practicing
Becx N Gav
06-14-2009, 06:12 AM
I think we're in for this - well I am and I'm working on DH!
Sounds like a great idea :thumbsup2
And I'm sure we can all be persuasive to get the crew inolved ;)
zulemara
06-24-2009, 02:42 PM
We got mentioned on the podcast! wwoo hoo!!!
I have to think about WHEN we are gonna be able to do this. It seems like doing it at one of the meet n greets might be best.
I am moved and pretty well settled in now, so I'm gonna start PMing for addresses and get the ball rolling.
L.E. Ott
06-25-2009, 05:39 PM
When can we expect the instructions???
Disneybridein2k3
06-25-2009, 10:26 PM
Is it wrong that when I heard the news of Michael Jackson dying today that I first thought of this thread???
wdwscout
06-25-2009, 10:47 PM
Is it wrong that when I heard the news of Michael Jackson dying today that I first thought of this thread???
If you're wrong- I'm wrong! :upsidedow
This project is the first thing I thought of! And I'm just going to be a spectator. :cool2:
(with a camera :rotfl:)
corky441
06-26-2009, 12:09 PM
i guess this will now be a "tribute" performance
klam_chowder
06-26-2009, 12:58 PM
Rip mj
zulemara
06-26-2009, 02:22 PM
I posted this on the podcast board, but thought I would repost for some of you here.
I never listen to the radio(only XM) so I had no clue he had even been rushed to the hostpital. I walked into the tanning salon right as the radio was reporting that TMZ was reporting he had died in his home, but was rushed to be revived. I just sort of stopped in my tracks and my jaw dropped. I absolutely couldn't believe it. While tanning, the radio was on so I was treated to a whole slew of MJ music. As I got in my car I turned on the radio and Thriller came on and I lost it. It seems so bizarre to actually cry over a celebrity dying, but I honestly can't think of another celebrity I cared about more than MJ.
I am 24. I only grew up with him during the mid 90s and it was not a good time to get to know him. But I went to college in 2003 and in one of my general education classes(I think it was sort of a history class) we studied the history of the music video and Thriller was a core part of the lecture. I was completely fascinated by it, having never really seen it before that.
After coming to work for Disney in 2004-2005, MJ hits were a regular occurrence at 8-trax and I really got to know even more of his music and discover the scope of his songs.
After returning from Disney, I got a job as a mobile DJ doing primarily weddings. Within 4 months of doing that job, I knew I needed to do something over the top to make people remember me. I was given advanced notice of a wedding where the bride and groom wanted over the top. They wanted silver metallic pants, spandex shirts, and the YMCA. But I had something better in mind. I poured over the net and found thrilltheworld.com - an attempt to set the ginuess world record for most people worldwide doing the same dance at the same time. I got the instructional video and learned the dance in 2 hours, then started practicing at every opportunity, in the car(there are words to the dance moves) or at home, in the shower, it didn't matter. But that STILL wasn't enough...so I ordered an MJ thriller costume from the Ebay UK site and had it overnighted to me. It didn't make it in time for the wedding, but I wore it for Halloween the next day.
As I developed my routine, I was struggling to find a way to get more people involved. I did Thriller at every single wedding, every school dance, every single show I did. But what I found so difficult was figuring out how the crowd would react. At one point, I was asking the crowd if they liked MJ. Sadly, no one would ever raise their hand. But when Thriller came on, suddenly people remembered why they like Michael Jackson.
I think this is a good example of how one person, arguably years after his prime, can still inspire someone to be a better entertainer. His legacy is far reaching and I'm sure that 50 years from now, it is his music legacy, not his personal life, that people will remember. He has been, is, and always will be the king of pop.
Thrill the wonder in 2010 will absolutely be a tribute performance. MJ's sudden death will bring together more fans(be they dancers or spectators) to remember him and that's exactly what he would have wanted.
maroo
06-26-2009, 11:20 PM
I don't want to get flamed on this thread....:eek: I would not really call myself a MJ fan...Although I don't mind his music.
But I do hope you guys are able to get this together so that it can be a tribute to him.
When I saw the title of the thread, I thought it was created yesterday.
Good luck to you guys! And hopefully you can recruit others to participate! :goodvibes (And I am not signing up.... I don't dance. I will hold a video camera for someone, though. :thumbsup2)
zulemara
06-28-2009, 05:00 AM
well I really hope it motivates people to join and on top of it, I fully embrace people going all out with the zombie costumes and everything. This event is gonna be worthy of youtube in many many ways and even though it will be 1.5 years after MJ's passing, it will still strike a note in the heart of anyone who watches. We have an excellent opportunity here and I absolutely want to take it.
I will be working on my own movements a little more. As the lead dancer, some of my moves are not up to par and I really want to try and capture the essence of what MJ had in the video. No, no one can truly duplicate him, but I have lots of room for improvement :-)
For those who plan on participating, expect it to only take you about 2 hours to actually get the moves down. After that it is just a matter of repetition of the words so that when you listen to the song, you're able to recite the words and thus the dance moves. Along with the instructional DVD, you'll all be given a CD with the Thriller song on it in slower, medium, and regular tempo along with the words overwritten. Trust me, you'll be so excited to be learning it that it won't seem like work at all to learn it!
On that note, the information I'll be giving is basically right off of thrilltheworld.com If any of you have the capability to organize an event in your own city, THIS is the year to help them break the record they are going for.
I don't work till 8:15pm tomorrow evening(stupid EMH makin me work till 4:45am) so I should have time to start sending PMs to get addresses.
RIP Michael. You will be missed, but I know I for one, will make sure your legend lives on!
zulemara
09-14-2009, 04:31 AM
bump! Ok I swear to you all I am gonna start collecting addresses this week! I need to clear my PM box and then will be sending PMs to everyone who is interested!
Cherinva
09-14-2009, 09:03 AM
bump! Ok I swear to you all I am gonna start collecting addresses this week! I need to clear my PM box and then will be sending PMs to everyone who is interested!
I'm not sure I want to dance, but my daughter does. Please keep us informed. I think this is going to be great. And, a wonderful tribute to a performer, who was ahead of his time. RIP MJ
maiziezoe
10-05-2009, 12:58 PM
I am so in. :cool1:
lindsey clare
10-05-2009, 09:06 PM
oh i want in!
zulemara
10-14-2009, 06:41 PM
ok I have compiled the list, cleared the PM box, and we are ready to move forward. Ok ok I'm only like 5 months late. I'm a busy boy:banana:
We have about 25 people give or take right now. I will be PMing everyone for addresses.
zulemara
11-03-2009, 08:17 PM
I have gotten a lot of addresses back. I have been sick for the last 3 weeks now(last week I have been on anti biotics) so that has had me relatively out of commission. I appreciate the offers I've received about costs, but it's really not necessary. My reward is having people do Thriller with me. As much as being the center of the room can be fun, it's MUCH more fun when there are several people dancing with you!
Realistically, knowing my schedule and such, I'm hoping to get these out to you all by xmas.
jeanigor
11-03-2009, 09:29 PM
I have gotten a lot of addresses back. I have been sick for the last 3 weeks now(last week I have been on anti biotics) so that has had me relatively out of commission. I appreciate the offers I've received about costs, but it's really not necessary. My reward is having people do Thriller with me. As much as being the center of the room can be fun, it's MUCH more fun when there are several people dancing with you!
Realistically, knowing my schedule and such, I'm hoping to get these out to you all by xmas.
If it would be more convenient to give it to me sometime during DAP weekend, that's fine.
klam_chowder
11-04-2009, 10:23 AM
I have gotten a lot of addresses back. I have been sick for the last 3 weeks now(last week I have been on anti biotics) so that has had me relatively out of commission. I appreciate the offers I've received about costs, but it's really not necessary. My reward is having people do Thriller with me. As much as being the center of the room can be fun, it's MUCH more fun when there are several people dancing with you!
Realistically, knowing my schedule and such, I'm hoping to get these out to you all by xmas.
thx a mint for the update :thumbsup2
no worries, Thommy - take care of yourself :hug: I've been fighting this flu/cold thing for 3 wks now and it is totally draining. :sick:
We'll buy you one :drinking1 before we hit the stage...I'll need mine for courage :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
cheers,
:flower3:
It's a great idea to bring them with you for DATW......
boggs5
11-10-2009, 09:13 PM
:banana:
zulemara
11-11-2009, 01:16 PM
LOL I will bring them to DAP on Saturday night most likely. I'm not positive if I can attend DATW yet. I get done with work at 7 so it will depend on how far along you guys are I think.
jeanigor
11-11-2009, 01:22 PM
LOL I will bring them to DAP on Saturday night most likely. I'm not positive if I can attend DATW yet. I get done with work at 7 so it will depend on how far along you guys are I think.
I think bringing them to DAP would be a better bet anyway. I'm sure we wouldn't be anywhere near finished by 7 (maybe Japan or USA, even).
But I'm not sure about giving instructional DVD's to a bunch of drunken tourists...and that way you wouldn't need to worry about storing them somewhere during your shift.
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