We will discuss the 2010 calendar, define roles, and much much more. Use this form to RSVP for the meeting.

Also- 2009 Clipper HalfTime Show DVD will be for sale for $10. If you would like one please pre-order by sending Amanda an email so she can make enough copies.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.  - That’s right. It’s a night time event!

Join up on our Facebook event page

Queen Zombie Amanda is still leading the horde.  A new management team is being formed and more information will be trickling in.

We have had our first leadership meeting in January to start planning for 2010.

Because we want to break a world record.

Because we need 15,000 zombies to do that!

Yep. You’d better be ready!

22,923 people danced in 32 countries and broke the Record Holders Republic!

Volunteers in 278 events around the world Thrilled The World in 2009 raising over $85,000 USD for 80 charities! Official list of TTW 2009 Participant Numbers PDF will be made available soon.

Currently over 21,000+ zombies danced in 30+ countries!  More numbers are coming in and when know the full results we will post!

We were the Largest City this year by far! GO US

Video

LA’s official record video is unbelievable! Go look at this right now and share it!

T-Shirts

Get your official event t-shirts here!  Each shirt is made to order and shipped to you. All proceeds go to Inner-City Arts (about $1.80 per shirt).

Pictures

Please send us links to your pictures, we want to see you!

• Join our Flickr group and share your pictures.
• Here are some really good pics from photographer Curious Josh.

Video request

If you or your friends/family shot video at the event, or any practices, please contact us with info! We are editing together a video and want to get footage from as many sources as possible! Links to youtube are good. Emailing us your source files is better! - ttw09la at gmail dot com.

Janet Jackson Flash Mob

The event is on November 14th and you can be a part of it! For info email: flashmobamerica at gmail dot com or visit the Facebook page.

Facebook

Join us!

SAVE THE DATE - OCTOBER 23, 2010 AT 9:30 P.M.

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A Big Thank You

• All the leaders and dance teachers
• Mahdroo for coordinating all the dance practices
• Oakley for helping with all the media and publicity coordination
• Nayla thank you for being my right hand woman and all your help with Inner-City Arts.
• Each and every volunteer and dancer that helped make this event possible.

And I personally thank my savior Jesus Christ for giving me the opportunity and the strength to do this project.

Lost Camera

One of our instructors lost a camera at the final Hollywood practice Friday night. Does anyone know who picked it up?

Thank you all and we look forward to doing this with you again next year!

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P.S. Check out the Los Angeles Times story!

Don’t worry if you miss this one!  You will have a chance to practice at LA Live from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Please bring water and a donation items (listed in the Handbook [PDF] or monetary) for Inner City Arts, we will have a collection at all three location.

*NEW* Millennium Dance Complex - Studio A - with Amanda: 8 p.m. 5113 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood.

LONG BEACH  with Oakley: 8-10 p.m. Psalm 30:11 School of Ballroom Dance - 530 E. 4th St., Long Beach.
Space is limited! Please be on time. Street parking and the lot across the studio (next to 7-Eleven) are available after 6pm.

LOS ANGELES with Mahdroo: 7-10 p.m. Pan Pacific Park - 7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles

PASADENA with Nayla: 7-10 p.m. Victory Park, 7-10pm: 2575 Paloma St, Pasadena

Express Practices:

• 11:15-12:35 p.m. - Santa Monica College - in the Quad.
• 12:30-1:30 - Downtown LA Thriller Express at LA Central Library in the grassy area by Cafe Pinot on corner of 5th & Flower, downtown LA, CA

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Volunteers

If you would like to help out here are two main ways to do that.

1. Registration - Please arrive to LA LIVE area by 9am and ask for Richard.  Email him at rigutierrez at aegworldwide dot com.

2. Make Up - Please arrive by noon and ask for Ramie when you arrive.  Email her at commandthedance at gmail dot com.

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Things to be aware of

*ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 4PM and we are performing the 6 minute dance.

1) It will be HOT! Weather forecast says it could be In the 80’s.  Bring plenty of water and if you are coming in at 11, be sure to have sun block on hand especially for the kids.

2) Plan for traffic! 3 events are happening that evening.

* Staples, 4pm - UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun
* USC football at the Coliseum - 5 pm kick off -  vs Oregon State.
* Nokia, 7pm - Concert: Echo & The Bunnymen

3) Bring snacks or lunch if you are arriving early. Also, there are plenty of restaurants near by.

4) Please print the LA LIVE WAIVER [PDF] and bring it with you.

5) Please be sure to go over the HANDBOOK [PDF].

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What’s next?

How about coming to watch the gang perform at Clippers’ Half-time show on Halloween night?  Or head down to Halloween on Pine in Long Beach to watch another contingent perform?  How about learning a whole new routine for a Janet Jackson Flash Mob on November 14?  See our event schedule for details!

And to keep in touch for next year event, you can let us know now.

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Support Inner-City Arts

This handbook covers:

• Final practices
• Thrill Day Schedule
• Parking and alternatives
• Costume, Make Up tips, What to bring
• Spectators, friends, family etc.
• Waivers - UNDER 18 participants and parents, you will need to bring this form!
• How to help our charity partner, Inner City Arts

** ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST READ & SIGN THE WAIVER! **  To save on check-in time, you can print, sign, and bring a copy of the form.

We will have this book break down into text on this website tonight for those who can’t open PDF.

Some MUY IMPORTANTE points from the handbook:

• There are 3 events going on at Staples Center/LA Live/USC that evening so allow extra travel and parking time.  We recommend people arriving EARLY.  Tell your friends and family to plan to be at LA Live by 4 p.m.
• Newbies (zero to one practice) should arrive by 11 a.m. to practice.  Everyone should arrive by 2 p.m.
• Registration will close at 4 p.m. No zombies will be admitted after that.
• There is no storage area!  Unattended bags are treated as security threat.  We recommend coming in your costume and those coming in early can hold the make up.  Plan on going back and forth to your car, bring your purse/small bag which you MUST keep on you, or bribe a friend to carry your stuff.
• Parking at LA Live is $25 for event day. There are many lots in the surrounding area that offer better rates.  Public transportation and carpooling are encouraged.
• NO DRIPPY BLOOD!  It drips. It stains. It’s messy.  Use lipstick or grease paint to fake the blood.
• READ THE REST OF THE HANDBOOK!  Please!
• Read through the Waiver. Bringing a signed copy will help go through check in faster.
  

We will see you at final practices and/or Thrill Day!

At Millennium Dance Complex - North Hollywood

• Tues. October 20th 8:30pm - 10:30pm
• Thurs. October 22nd 8:30pm - 10:30pm

Practices with Your Veteran Zombies

• Tuesday, October 20: 11:15-12:35 p.m. - Santa Monica College - in the Quad.
• Tuesday, October 20: 7pm - East LA practice at Belvedere Park: 4914 E Cesar Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA
• Wednesday, October 21: 6 a.m. (Yes, that’s correct. 6 o’ clock in the morning!) - Santa Monica practice at King’s ATA Celebrity Martial Arts: 2110 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica near Wilshire & 22nd st.
• Thursday, October 22: 7pm - Santa Monica practice at Virginia Ave Park: 2200 Virginia Ave, Santa Monica, CA
• Friday, October 23: 11:15-12:35 p.m. - Santa Monica College - in the Quad.
• Friday, October 23: 12:30-1:30 - Downtown LA Thriller Express at LA Central Library in the grassy area by Cafe Pinot on corner of 5th & Flower, downtown LA, CA

Friday, Oct 23 - Final Practice - Possibly at 3 different locations. Please stay tuned for more information.

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We are finalizing the Thrill Day details. Please keep checking back for that information as well.

Having said that, there are some fine points you could prepare for now.

• REGISTER ONLINE! Yes, you need to do that first.
• Plan to be at LA Live at 2 p.m., possibly even earlier if you need to practice/learn the dance.
• Give yourself plenty of extra time for traffic and parking.
• We highly recommend carpooling and taking public transportation to LA Live. The Blue Line and many MTA bus lines drop you right in front of Staples Center.  A lot less hassle and a lot less traffic!
• Get your costume ready!  Remember, we are still doing the “Zombified Prom/Red Carpet” theme.  Grab the dresses and the button-downs. Or come in as Hollywood icons or movie characters.

At Millennium Dance Complex (Studio A. 5113 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood).

Tuesday, October 13: 8:30pm - 10:30pm - Learn the moves with Kevin Tancharoen (director of the movie FAME and creator/director of DANCE LIFE and 24/7 on MTV. Kevin was the tour director/ choreographer for two Britney Spears tours was Wade Robson’s partner on all of Wade’s projects (including working with Michael Jackson)

At LA LIVE

• Tues. October 13th: 7pm - 11pm: Learn the moves with Karli & Daniel w/ JoJo Show on 102.7 KIIS-FM
• Fri. October 16th: 7pm - Midnight: Learn the moves with JoJo from 102.7 KIIS-FM
• Sat. October 17th 11am - 12:30pm: Learn the moves with Lisa Foxx from 104.3 MYfm
• Sat. October 17th 8pm - 9:30pm: Learn the moves with Jimmy Reyes from Hot 92.3

Around LA with your veteran zombies

• Tuesday, October 13: 7pm - East LA practice at Belvedere Park: 4914 E Cesar Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA
• Thursday, October 15: 7pm - Santa Monica practice at Virginia Ave Park: 2200 Virginia Ave, Santa Monica, CA
• Friday, October 16: 12:30 -1:30pm - - Downtown LA Thriller Express at LA Central Library in the grassy area by Cafe Pinot on corner of 5th & Flower, downtown LA, CA
• Friday, October 16: 5:30-7pm - Santa Monica practice at King’s ATA Celebrity Martial Arts: 2110 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica near Wilshire & 22nd st.
• Saturday, October 17: 11 am - South Bay practice at Polliwog Park: 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA
• Saturday, October 17: 11 am  - Highland Park practice at Instructor’s House: 3593 Griffin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90031
• Saturday, October 17: 1 pm - Hollywood practice at Plummer Park: 7377 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood CA
• Saturday, October17:  4-6pm - Santa Monica practice at King’s ATA Celebrity Martial Arts: 2110 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica near Wilshire & 22nd st.
• Sunday, October 18: 11:30am - 2pm - Long Beach Practice at El Dorado Park: Willow & Studebaker, South corner.
• Sunday, October 18: 1pm - The Valley practice at Sherman Oaks War Memorial Park: Huston & Hazeltine St, Sherman Oaks CA