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Headline:  World Record Attempt Dance to "Thriller" October 29, 2011!

Oakland, California— Event Date:  October 29, 2011

Worldwide preparations are heading to the finish line to break a world record! Thrill the World is an annual worldwide simultaneous dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video for world records and charity. They have succeeded four times in breaking their own record!  Hundreds of cities on 5 continents have registered for the event.

In Oakland, the dance will take place at the Studio One Art Center, 365 45th Street, near Tech High School.  All ages and physical abilities are welcome.  Here in California the time is 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Saturday, October 29, 2010.  Participants are advised to arrive at least one hour early to be included in the World Record.  A newbie dancers workshop will be held 3-6 pm. 

Besides breaking a world record, the event is a fundraiser for the American Brain Tumor Society to support local member, Jean Lewis' battle with brain cancer. 

Also scheduled is a costume contest and performance by the Bay Area Flash Mob dancers, performing other Michael Jackson video dances.

“Experiencing the event itself is "thrilling" for both dancers and on-lookers.  It is, after all, an attempt to top a world record, dancing with a crowd of people, knowing that thousands of other people all over the world are dancing at the same time. With each refrain, and when Vincent Price starts his rap, the energy in the crowd is palpable.  Of course, the audience hooting it up also helps the excitement and the fun.”

"Best of all, it's a family friendly event that brings together all sorts of people.  Differences fade away and we all just celebrate the love of music, dance and having fun!"

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