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Halloween “Thriller” Dance Benefits Think 360 Arts
Dance studio leads “Thriller” dance on Denver’s 16th Street Mall and raises money for arts education
Vicky Fields Dance, Inc. and DanzArtz Studios, a 21st-century dance studio, offered a series of group classes for (adults and children?) to learn the choreography from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and perform in zombie costumes on Denver 16th Street Mall on Halloween weekend 2009.
Ten percent of the proceeds from the Thriller tribute/fundraiser were donated to Think 360 Arts, a Denver-based nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping the arts in the schools.
“Dance, music, theater, and art are critical to the well-rounded development of children,” said Vicky Fields-Forero. “The arts can expand a person’s creativity, comfort in being in front of a crowd, and overall sensibilities…that’s why we’re supporting one of Colorado’s leading non-profits that helps keep arts in our schools.”
About 240 dancers performed the infamous dance at Skyline Park in downtown Denver during Halloween celebrations on October 30 and 31. Every dancer took part in a four-week choreography session to learn the complicated dance moves.
“We’ve broken the choreography down into digestible sections, and people really can learn it in 4 weeks,” said Vicky Fields-Forero, of Vicky Fields Dance and co-owner of DanzArtz Studios. “We’re encouraging people of all ages to come learn to dance Thriller, and then dress in costume and perform it.”
“Thriller dance classes have been in full swing since August 2009, and people are having a great time,” said Ms. Fields-Forero. “When they learn a key Thriller dance sequence in one hour and can actually dance it, there are a lot of smiles in the room – particularly when we teach the zombie walk.”
The project, nicknamed “Guerilla Thrilla,” is slated to continue for several Halloweens to come. The 2010 performance is already in development with plans to add an Addams Family routine.
For more information about the classes, please visit www.DanzArtzStudios.com or contact Vicky Fields at vicky@vickyfieldsdance.com.
About Think 360 Arts
Think 360 Arts is the leading provider of arts education programs and services in Colorado. The organization serves K-12 schools through professional development programs for teachers, direct services to classrooms, and public awareness programs that promote arts in education. www.think360arts.org
About DanzArtz Studios
DanzArtz Studios is a 21st-century dance studio offering affordable group dance classes, as well as private lessons, in Latin (salsa, rumba, samba, tango), swing (West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing & Lindy Hop), ballroom (Waltz, Fox Trot), and Flamenco dancing. DanzArtz Studios’ dance training areas feature well-maintained wooden floors and floor-to-ceiling mirrors, as well as a state-of-the-art sound system, digital song libraries, digital filming capabilities as well as playback and viewing via wall-mounted LED monitors, and more. DanzArtz was founded by Vicky Fields, a long-time and highly skilled Denver-based dancer and dance instructor, and her husband Tony Forero with Michael Kimble, a local painter, dancer, and Apple computer consultant. The studio features a variety of instructors teaching various nights of the week, and also hosts monthly Art Walk events and dance parties. DanzArtz also features a classy, artsy environment with clean, contemporary decor and original paintings. DanzArtz can be reached at: (303) 719-7435, or www.DanzArtzStudios.com.
Vicky Fields Dance, Inc. and DanzArtz Studios, a 21st-century dance studio, offered a series of group classes for (adults and children?) to learn the choreography from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and perform in zombie costumes on Denver 16th Street Mall on Halloween weekend 2009.
Ten percent of the proceeds from the Thriller tribute/fundraiser were donated to Think 360 Arts, a Denver-based nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping the arts in the schools.
“Dance, music, theater, and art are critical to the well-rounded development of children,” said Vicky Fields-Forero. “The arts can expand a person’s creativity, comfort in being in front of a crowd, and overall sensibilities…that’s why we’re supporting one of Colorado’s leading non-profits that helps keep arts in our schools.”
About 240 dancers performed the infamous dance at Skyline Park in downtown Denver during Halloween celebrations on October 30 and 31. Every dancer took part in a four-week choreography session to learn the complicated dance moves.
“We’ve broken the choreography down into digestible sections, and people really can learn it in 4 weeks,” said Vicky Fields-Forero, of Vicky Fields Dance and co-owner of DanzArtz Studios. “We’re encouraging people of all ages to come learn to dance Thriller, and then dress in costume and perform it.”
“Thriller dance classes have been in full swing since August 2009, and people are having a great time,” said Ms. Fields-Forero. “When they learn a key Thriller dance sequence in one hour and can actually dance it, there are a lot of smiles in the room – particularly when we teach the zombie walk.”
The project, nicknamed “Guerilla Thrilla,” is slated to continue for several Halloweens to come. The 2010 performance is already in development with plans to add an Addams Family routine.
For more information about the classes, please visit www.DanzArtzStudios.com or contact Vicky Fields at vicky@vickyfieldsdance.com.
About Think 360 Arts
Think 360 Arts is the leading provider of arts education programs and services in Colorado. The organization serves K-12 schools through professional development programs for teachers, direct services to classrooms, and public awareness programs that promote arts in education. www.think360arts.org
About DanzArtz Studios
DanzArtz Studios is a 21st-century dance studio offering affordable group dance classes, as well as private lessons, in Latin (salsa, rumba, samba, tango), swing (West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing & Lindy Hop), ballroom (Waltz, Fox Trot), and Flamenco dancing. DanzArtz Studios’ dance training areas feature well-maintained wooden floors and floor-to-ceiling mirrors, as well as a state-of-the-art sound system, digital song libraries, digital filming capabilities as well as playback and viewing via wall-mounted LED monitors, and more. DanzArtz was founded by Vicky Fields, a long-time and highly skilled Denver-based dancer and dance instructor, and her husband Tony Forero with Michael Kimble, a local painter, dancer, and Apple computer consultant. The studio features a variety of instructors teaching various nights of the week, and also hosts monthly Art Walk events and dance parties. DanzArtz also features a classy, artsy environment with clean, contemporary decor and original paintings. DanzArtz can be reached at: (303) 719-7435, or www.DanzArtzStudios.com.
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