Starting at
Saturday’s rehearsal we will be selling tickets in advance of the performance
for makeup to be applied by our pros. There will be two levels of makeup, just
a regular Zombie will be a donation of $50 MXN and the specialty makeup –
Catrinas, crows etc will be a donation of $150 MXN. On the day of the
performance appointments will be available from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. There
will be no charge for children. If you could possibly bring exact amount, it
would be greatly appreciated. Remember all proceeds go to Cruz Roja.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Oh, the Places You'll Go, the Zombies You'll Be!
Which one of these speaks to YOUR inner Zombie? Or does it give you an idea for something completely different?
Flamenco Dancer
Librarian
Star Trek Crew Member
Zombie Bride
Samba Dancer
Nurse
Marilyn Monroe
Sexy VixenStar Trek Crew Member
Zombie Bride
Samba Dancer
Nurse
Marilyn Monroe
Tourist
Elvis Presley
Hooker/Pimp
Biker Zombie
Cowgirl Zombie
Square Dancer
Hazmat Zombie
Yuppie
Football Player
20′s Flapper
Prom Queen
Student
Prisoner Zombie
Cheer Leader
Rastafarian
Bollywood Dancer
Boy/Girl Scout
Karate Fighter
Any Kind of Uniform
Belly Dancer
Bull Fighter
Disco Dancer
Hockey Player
Any Movie Star
Surfer
Cop
Golfer
Mailman
Hospital Patient
Gun Slinger
Bank Robber
Referee
Construction Worker
Test Car Dummy
James Dean
Clown
Candy Striper
Doctor/Nurse
IndianaJones
Scuba/Snorkel Diver
Hoola Dancer
Titanic Victim
Rock Climber
Golfer
Tennis Player
Football Player
Cheerleader
Band Musician
Hippie
Disco Dancer
James Dean
Clown
Candy Striper
Doctor/Nurse
IndianaJones
Scuba/Snorkel Diver
Hoola Dancer
Titanic Victim
Rock Climber
Golfer
Tennis Player
Football Player
Cheerleader
Band Musician
Hippie
Disco Dancer
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
What is Thrill the World?
Thrill The World is friends, families and other local residents who each year join together with thousands of other people around the globe to break the World Record for the Largest Simultaneous Dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”! More importantly, TTW is more than just dancing to a 6 minute song–
The broader goal is unity among all the peoples of the world, humanitarianism and environmental stewardship.
The event was founded in 2006 in Toronto, and has now spread to six continents! Every October thousands of people/zombies around the world come together to honor the genius of Michael Jackson and raise funds for charity–oh! and to have fun, too!
How do we do it?
Every October, Zombies across the world synchronize to dance to “Thriller” at exactly the same time. Preparation for the dance is part of the fun but the feeling of being connected to people thinking and doing the same thing at the same time, celebrating a true inspirational genius of Michael Jackson, is what keeps people coming back year after year. Also, knowing what bad dancers Zombies are, it helps people indulge, renew or even discover the joy of dance, without having any fear (what do I look like? Am I any good? ) Zombies don’t do fear!!!
Thrill The World is friends, families and other local residents who each year join together with thousands of other people around the globe to break the World Record for the Largest Simultaneous Dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”! More importantly, TTW is more than just dancing to a 6 minute song–
The broader goal is unity among all the peoples of the world, humanitarianism and environmental stewardship.
The event was founded in 2006 in Toronto, and has now spread to six continents! Every October thousands of people/zombies around the world come together to honor the genius of Michael Jackson and raise funds for charity–oh! and to have fun, too!
How do we do it?
Every October, Zombies across the world synchronize to dance to “Thriller” at exactly the same time. Preparation for the dance is part of the fun but the feeling of being connected to people thinking and doing the same thing at the same time, celebrating a true inspirational genius of Michael Jackson, is what keeps people coming back year after year. Also, knowing what bad dancers Zombies are, it helps people indulge, renew or even discover the joy of dance, without having any fear (what do I look like? Am I any good? ) Zombies don’t do fear!!!
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
We Did It!
It is with complete astonishment that I can report that we danced through the whole routine at Saturday's workshop. From here, it will get easier and easier. And the more people that know it, the easier it is for new people to learn it. I've been getting emails asking when it's too late to join Thrill the World. Answer? 4:30 on October 26, because by then we'll be partying! There’s more than enough time for new Zombies to join us.
As you know, we learn the routine in 8 sections, and we review a section at a time. Any Zombie can join any time, and will eventually learn all 8 parts, each of which is about 32 beats of music. Individual video lessons for all eight can be found by clicking on the tab above that says Video Lessons.
The Sections are:
1. Zombie March
2. March Booty Swim
3. Shuffle Ha Slide
4. Hip ‘n Roar
5. Wuz Up
6. Oh Snap
7. Head ‘n Shoulders
8. Stomp
The Dance Script can be accessed on the tab above, or you can click on in the Zombie Tool Kit on the right hand side of the page. Feel free to print and use or distribute anything you find there; the script, the pledge sheet, and flyers in Spanish and English.
You can also find audio tracks for practicing on the webpage, under Cyber Café. Some people have had difficulty with this download, so here’s a LINK to the full dance done slowly. You can listen to the track and practice along with it. Please go through the lessons first if you haven’t been able to make a practice yet. And for the love of Mike the Undead, say the words of the script ! Remember,
"It’s not your feet that trip you up, it’s your brain! Keep your brain working and your body will keep moving. It may seem strange or even difficult to talk while dancing, especially for those of you who have never done dance before, but we promise you:
If you can say it, you can do it!"
On Saturday, I talked about online donation site GoFundme. If you are looking for a way to make it easy for friends up North to support you, check it out. It will walk you through the steps to making your own personal donation website. The Cruz Roja Chapala has looked into it and given us the go ahead.
There are two ways to do this. Zombie Margy has sent out the link to the page that I set up for the Ajijic Zombies (and, by the way, got a very generous donation instantly!)You are welcome to use to use it, too. If your sponsor includes your name in the comments when they donate, (i.e.” for Zombie Cyndi “, ) it will show up immediately, right on the web page. The link at the top right of this page where it says "Click here to support The Ajijic Zombies" leads to the donation page that I am managing.
You can also set up your own page. I took about 5 minutes before rehearsal on Saturday to go through it with Zombies Val and Allyson. If you’d like to know more about it or you want help setting up your page, shoot me an email, it's very user friendly.
If you have questions of comments, don't be shy, let me know. If you've thought of it, there's a good chance someone else has as well, and will be grateful to get the answer. Until Saturday
As you know, we learn the routine in 8 sections, and we review a section at a time. Any Zombie can join any time, and will eventually learn all 8 parts, each of which is about 32 beats of music. Individual video lessons for all eight can be found by clicking on the tab above that says Video Lessons.
The Sections are:
1. Zombie March
2. March Booty Swim
3. Shuffle Ha Slide
4. Hip ‘n Roar
5. Wuz Up
6. Oh Snap
7. Head ‘n Shoulders
8. Stomp
The Dance Script can be accessed on the tab above, or you can click on in the Zombie Tool Kit on the right hand side of the page. Feel free to print and use or distribute anything you find there; the script, the pledge sheet, and flyers in Spanish and English.
You can also find audio tracks for practicing on the webpage, under Cyber Café. Some people have had difficulty with this download, so here’s a LINK to the full dance done slowly. You can listen to the track and practice along with it. Please go through the lessons first if you haven’t been able to make a practice yet. And for the love of Mike the Undead, say the words of the script ! Remember,
"It’s not your feet that trip you up, it’s your brain! Keep your brain working and your body will keep moving. It may seem strange or even difficult to talk while dancing, especially for those of you who have never done dance before, but we promise you:
If you can say it, you can do it!"
On Saturday, I talked about online donation site GoFundme. If you are looking for a way to make it easy for friends up North to support you, check it out. It will walk you through the steps to making your own personal donation website. The Cruz Roja Chapala has looked into it and given us the go ahead.
There are two ways to do this. Zombie Margy has sent out the link to the page that I set up for the Ajijic Zombies (and, by the way, got a very generous donation instantly!)You are welcome to use to use it, too. If your sponsor includes your name in the comments when they donate, (i.e.” for Zombie Cyndi “, ) it will show up immediately, right on the web page. The link at the top right of this page where it says "Click here to support The Ajijic Zombies" leads to the donation page that I am managing.
You can also set up your own page. I took about 5 minutes before rehearsal on Saturday to go through it with Zombies Val and Allyson. If you’d like to know more about it or you want help setting up your page, shoot me an email, it's very user friendly.
If you have questions of comments, don't be shy, let me know. If you've thought of it, there's a good chance someone else has as well, and will be grateful to get the answer. Until Saturday
TELL YOUR FRIENDS, LEARN THE DANCE, BREAK THE RECORD,
HELP CRUZ ROJA
Monday, September 16, 2013
A big Zombie Welcome!
Boy,was I happy to see Veteran Zombies Chick and Don this week. They got to the Centro just in time to help me with some heavy lifting, along with Zombie Isaac, who was very helpful. I'm also happy to welcome back Kathy B, an original Zombie, along with newly undead Esther, Lindy, Ben, and Jim, Clare, Hans,Gail and Kelsie!
We had a fun class that included a little line dancing to warm up and cool down, as well as to introduce a couple of tricky sections. We stormed through Section 4, Hip 'n Roar, and had plenty of energy left for sections 5 and 6, which are Wuz Up and Oh Snap/ Rock on, respectively.
There are only eight sections altogether, so we have two left to go, and then you'll know the whole routine! Once we've gone through all eight, we'll start back at the beginning and continue that way, teaching the sections in a loop so that fresh Zombie recruits can join at anytime. You Zoms who started at the beginning will be able to do it in your sleep by Thrill Time.
I've added a countdown timer at the top right just so you can scare yourself to death. More important, just under the translation button, you will find links to the printable documents that everyone should have in their Zombie tool kit. They are;
1. The Script
2. The Pledge Sheet
3. The Flyer
4. The Flyer in Spanish
and last but not least
5. How your friends and family up North can sponsor you
Make sure they let you know when they do, so you can tell Charlie K. at Superlakes or Margy, who will be at practices. You could win a prize!*
I hope you're enjoying it so far...I certainly am, and as Hans and Clare pointed out, it's great exercise. Think of it as the Zombie Fitness Plan.
See you Saturday!
P.S. * There is no prize, I lied. But we will certainly shower money raisers with lots of attention. Zombie Hugs!
Monday, September 9, 2013
First Practice!
We had 41 new Zombies, which is a FANTASTIC turnout! Everybody did a great job, and we learned three, ( almost four, if you squint) sections of choreography. They are:
1.ZOMBIE MARCH.
2. MARCH BOOTIE SWIM.
3.SHUFFLE HA SLIDE (remember, we do tick tock instead of hop hop)
4. HIP AND ROAR (this is the one that doesn't 100% count as learned. Close, though!)
There's only eight sections, so you're practically halfway there!
More news, I had a nice meeting with Makeup Zombies Ann and Dee this afternoon to review our inventory from last year and see what we need for this year. If anyone is going to the States or Canada between now and Thrill Day, let us know, we'll definitely have an order! Zombies Jon and Cheryl have already stepped up, but more is better, so no single Zombie has to lug too much back.
See you next Saturday, and recruit your friends to be Zombies. Thanks to all of you for your enthusiasm in showing up to get a good head start. Zombie Hugs!
1.ZOMBIE MARCH.
2. MARCH BOOTIE SWIM.
3.SHUFFLE HA SLIDE (remember, we do tick tock instead of hop hop)
4. HIP AND ROAR (this is the one that doesn't 100% count as learned. Close, though!)
There's only eight sections, so you're practically halfway there!
More news, I had a nice meeting with Makeup Zombies Ann and Dee this afternoon to review our inventory from last year and see what we need for this year. If anyone is going to the States or Canada between now and Thrill Day, let us know, we'll definitely have an order! Zombies Jon and Cheryl have already stepped up, but more is better, so no single Zombie has to lug too much back.
See you next Saturday, and recruit your friends to be Zombies. Thanks to all of you for your enthusiasm in showing up to get a good head start. Zombie Hugs!
Monday, September 2, 2013
Zombie News, September 1 2013
FIRST REHEARSAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
AT AJIJIC CENTRO CULTURAL, 1:00!!
"Hey folks, guess what? This year we are helping International Film Writer/Director, John Ward, with his new comedy movie about Ajijic and the characters that live here - working title "Thriller in Ajijic."
It's a
"mockumentary" based on the events leading up to "Thrill the
World" starring local actors and personalities, including yours truly. If
you want to be in the film, you can be. If you'd prefer not to be, you don't
have to be.
Anyone who
wants to be in the audition/rehearsal scenes will be asked to sign a release of
voice and image.
Here's your
chance to leave a lasting impression and help the Red Cross!"
MORE ZOMBIE NEWS
1. Final Filter ( I hope)
I know that some of you have slipped through the cracks of my email list disaster. I apologize AGAIN, and if you hit reply with "Unsubscribe" in the body, I think I'll be able to get it cleaned up once and for all.
2. In other news, boy, did you see the nice article in the Guad Reporter last Friday? If we're already getting press, we're off on the right foot!
2. While you’re here, click on the tabs at the top of the screen that say "Video Lessons" and "Dance Script,", you can learn everything you need to know, even if you never come to a single rehearsal.
4. Speaking of Rehearsals, the first one of the year is on September 7, at the Ajijic Cultural Center at 1:00
5. The larger community is really getting involved in Thrill the World. Our Delegado, Hector Espana Ramos, is organizing a parade through the village, and LCS is going to have a Haunted House! But maybe most exciting of all is that a hilarious movie is being made, one man's comic imagining of what getting this event together is like.
See you at the Cultural Center, and Dance on!
I know that some of you have slipped through the cracks of my email list disaster. I apologize AGAIN, and if you hit reply with "Unsubscribe" in the body, I think I'll be able to get it cleaned up once and for all.
2. In other news, boy, did you see the nice article in the Guad Reporter last Friday? If we're already getting press, we're off on the right foot!
2. While you’re here, click on the tabs at the top of the screen that say "Video Lessons" and "Dance Script,", you can learn everything you need to know, even if you never come to a single rehearsal.
4. Speaking of Rehearsals, the first one of the year is on September 7, at the Ajijic Cultural Center at 1:00
5. The larger community is really getting involved in Thrill the World. Our Delegado, Hector Espana Ramos, is organizing a parade through the village, and LCS is going to have a Haunted House! But maybe most exciting of all is that a hilarious movie is being made, one man's comic imagining of what getting this event together is like.
See you at the Cultural Center, and Dance on!
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