Recruitment tab reopened -posted 6/30/09
Due to very high demand in the wake of Michael Jackson's death, I have reopened the recruitment, under the 'Join the Undead' tab. We have already been asked by the parade committee to start talking about our plans for this year, due to all the attention, so sign up and stay tuned.
Michael Jackson Memorial Dance -posted 6/26/09
Though we are not involved in the planning of the Michael Jackson Memorial Dance in New York City, we are in cooperation with the team that is. In case you have arrived at this site trying to find information for that, I will point you to the Thriller NYC Facebook group that is in charge of organizing this event.
Facebook Thriller NYC page.
A devastating day -posted 6/25/09
We here at thrillernyc, are very heart broken to hear of the loss of our inspiration and one of the greatest musicians of all time. It is sad to think that just last year we were celebrating one of Michael Jackson's greatest triumphs, the 25th anniversary of Thriller, but this year we will be mourning his passing.
Michael will certainly live on in groups such as ours, that celebrate his life and his amazing contributions to the world, and will be remembered forever. Michael, you will be missed.
Thriller 2009 -posted 1/09/09
Wow, its been awhile since I posted, I didn't even leave a recap message, after the big day..which was AWESOME!!! Seriously congrats everyone on a wonderful turnout.
So now onto some news for 2009. Due to overwhelming response in 2007 and then quadrupled in 2008, we have to re-evaluate our recruitment process. For now the Sign up form will be disabled until we have a better idea of how were are going to handle things, which will most likely not be till October. Enjoy your year, and check back in October for any news.
First Rehearsal Complete! -posted 10/27/08
Wow, one rehearsal down, and boy was it a big one! Thankfully we had a much larger space than last year since we have tripled our numbers. Thanks for everyone who came and worked their butts off in a very crowded space! See you at the next one!
Below you will notice we have a new thriller choreography video filmed after rehearsal last night. Please use it to practice before the next rehearsal! Note, if you follow the link to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r4-yspJv8g you can watch the video in High Quality and Full Screen
And finally you will notice registration has closed. Sorry if you were not able to register in time for this years parade, but check back next year for ThrillerNYC 2009!
First Rehearsal Tonight! -posted 10/26/08
Well its finally time, rehearsals are beginning for this years Halloween Parade. Sign up now, by using the Join the Undead link above, cause this is your last chance to be part of the action.
When you sign up for the mailing list you will get the information about rehearsal tonight, but hurry, because today is your last day to sign up!
Practice, Practice, Practice! -posted 10/13/08
Hey Everyone, great news!
Our wonderful team of Bridget, Severine, and Zeno were kind enough to create a practice video yesterday.
This is your chance to get an early jump on learning the dance, especially for those people who will not be able to make it to all the rehearsals.
Link for the detailed steps with the video
Link for just the videos
Also please note, in the forums, I changed how you can embed You Tube videos, to make it easier, so make sure you read the instructions listed at the top of the videos section before you post a video.
Rehearsal Times are set! -posted 9/29/08
Hey Zombie Town,
Well, the big day is only one month away, and I bet you're wondering, when am I going to learn the dance?!!
Well sign up for our mailing list at www.thrillernyc.com/join, and you will receive an email with all the rehearsal times.
As usual, we do not require that everyone attend every rehearsal. If you are a zombie veteran and just need a refresher, you can get by with 2 rehearsals. If you're brand new, I suggest you try your best to be at all of the rehearsals, because even though the dance isn't that hard, it takes some repetition to memorize the steps.
OK, that's it, I'm so excited to get things going. We've already made some progress on planning this year, and there's been a lot of good buzz, so I can't wait to see everyone on the 26th!
Thanks,
Ryan
Tech Zombie
Calling all Zombies -posted 9/17/08
Calling all Zombies,
Mark your calendars -- This is an early heads up for the Halloween parade...!
Not only is this year the fifth anniversary of our remarkable "thrill ride" making people go f--ing nuts at the largest public parade in the country, it is also the 25th anniversary of MJ"s album Thriller.
We hope -- no we expect -- everyone to help us celebrate both anniversaries and once again create a zombie nation heading up 6th Ave!!
Ryan will send out an email in the next couple of weeks regarding rehearsal times and locations (as per usual, it'll be the weekend and week before the parade, which is on Halloween night - attend however many you think you'll need to get the rust, soil, decay off)
Get your Grrrrr on and we - Ryan, Nadya and I - look forward to seeing you in Oct!
Bridget - aka - undead dance instructor
ps if you need to be reminded how much FREAKING fun it is, peruse last year's photos on the website: http://thrillernyc.com/
Thriller 2008 -posted 9/14/08
Hi Everyone,
Well another year has gone by and its time do start doing a little thrillin'. Just so you know, the planning has begun for this years Halloween Parade, so make sure you sign up for our mailing list to get the latest info.
Expect to hear from us soon!
Zombie Slideshow! -posted 11/3/07
Hi everyone, I just wanted to point out that our friend Jeff Chen at Trigger Images posted an amazing slideshow in our forums. Check it out!
Slideshow linkEveryone was amazing! -posted 11/1/07
Wow, what a great time. Once again we rocked the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade in true Zombie style. I know a lot of us got some great feedback and overheard people saying this was the best thing they saw. Congrats everyone and I can't wait to see you all again next year! Check out the forums for all our photos and videos.
-Ryan
Zombie recruitment is finished, tomorrows the big day!! -posted 10/30/07
Rehearsals are done, and recruitment is closed because tomorrow is the big day. Thank you all for all your support and interest in making this years Thriller dance a success. See you in the parade!
Dusk is our official after party bar -posted 10/28/07
Hi zombies, once again our friends over at Dusk Lounge in Chelsea have invited us to join them for a Thriller After Party. They will be offering a $5 specialty zombie drink for all of us in zombie costume, so don't miss out! You can check out their website in the Zombie Like links
First Rehearsal a success!!! -posted 10/26/07
Wow, I would say our first rehearsal was a smashing success. We had a great turnout and I was happy to see a lot of new and familiar faces. Thanks to Shazia Khan from NY1 for coming to spend the evening with us. We can expect to see her footage Tuesday evening and all day Wednesday.
The updated steps have been posted in the Forums under Rehearsals, so please review them. Remember only two more rehearsals to go, so if you missed last night, you have to come Sunday and Tuesday or you won't know what you're doing. There have been some changes this year, so even zombie veterans need to do some work.
Take care and see you Sunday
We're making news! -posted 10/22/07
I just received official confirmation that NY1 News will be joining us Thursday to do a little filming as part of their NY1 Halloween Parade Preview. Get ready to Thrill!!
This week! -posted 10/22/07
Undead! The time is upon us. Practices start THIS WEEK Thursday and a little birdie told me that NY1 might be there to watch. No zombie attire required, just bring comfortable clothes and yourself.
Rehearsal times and Locations are set -posted 10/09/07
Rehearsal dates and times are:
| Thursday 10/25 | 8pm-9:30 |
| Sunday 10/28 | 4:45-5:45 |
| Tuesday 10/30 | 8pm-9 |
Rehearsals will be held at the University Settlement/ YMCA below Whole Foods at 273 Bowery, on the corner of Bowery and Houston.. Sunday and Tuesdays rehearsals will be followed by practice time in the park so be prepared to stay later. Please check the forums for more details and directions.
Forums have been updated -posted 10/06/07
Hi just wanted to announce the forums have been updated, now posting videos and photos of zombies in action has become much easier. Enjoy!
ThrillerNYC is now open for business! -posted 10/05/07
I am excited to announce that New York's Thriller Zombies are now online. We are accepting new members through our mailing list, just sign up by clicking the Join the Undead! link and you soon will be munching on brains and dancing in unison with the best of them.
We're Back! -posted 10/02/07
The New York City Thriller Dancers are back for another year at the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade. Click the link to Join the Undead! to be a part of the action!