2011 Event Information

2011 Event Details

Thrill the World Charlotte is a Family Friendly & Fun Fundraising event with a Purpose!

This is your chance to be part of something big. Not only will we be raising funds for great charities and collecting food for the Matthews Help Center, but we want to spread the message about the power of dance. Event participants will have a ton of fun and learn how dance can help them become happier, healthier and stronger! (Link coming for more information)

"Arise" Family Friendly Festival - Saturday, October 29 9:00 am - Noon. Fun for Everyone!

Admission is Free but we are asking each family to do what they can to help the community.

Please consider making a cash donation (whatever you can afford, no amount too small)
OR Donating something from our Charity Wish List Every bit helps!

	Who: Activities will be geared toward children of all ages - including those of us that are children at heart. Bring the whole family!
	Cost for Guests: Admission is FREE. However please consider making a cash donation (you decide how much - whatever you can afford) OR bringing a donation item. Your choice of non-perishable food donation or pet item (see list)! Receipts available for donations
	Cost for Thriller Dancers: Included in registration fee. However, the community will benefit from any donation items you can bring.
	Dress for Guests: Comfortable clothes and shoes so you can move!
	Dress for Thriller Dancers: "Zombified" comfortable clothes and shoes so you can move! "Soft" zombie make-up only. Nothing gory, this is a children's event.

Crossing Paths Park, Indian Trail, NC - Park Website

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Here's what we know so far:

	DJ Todd Drye from A Performer 4 U will be providing toe-tapping tunes throughout the day for our various dance demonstrations. He will also have games to get our audience involved in the fun with their families. He will also act as MC for our event!
	Kids will have a blast going up and down the Giant Bouncy Slide and getting their face painted.
	Ryan Knight of Positively Ballroom will be donating his talents to lead our families in some fun dance lessons. Dance is a fun and healthy way to stay fit!
	*Marius James from Wild Thrashers* is donating his talents will be providing caricatures for our guests**
	*Bette Cassida, aka Rapsudsy the Clown, will be providing Face Painting for the little ones*
	*Joe Volpe of Social Media Control* is donating his videography services to record this fantastic event**
	More to come...

And of course at EXACTLY 10 AM our Dancers will take the stage and perform Michael Jackson's Thriller Dance simultaneously with thousands of people all over the world! This annual world-wide dance for charity is in it's 5th year.

This is your chance to be part of an attempt to break world records - not just for dancing but for raising funds for worthy charities around the world! It's not to late to learn the dance and join us - get details.

Special Thanks to A&E Ballroom for providing their dance studio for our Thriller dance practices every Friday Night from 7:00 - 8:00. Lessons are FREE for all registered dancers.

Learn more about what we will be dancing for - CLICK HERE

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We need help to make the festival a success for our community.

We want to develop a network of people working together for a common goal. We will be bringing together people who will use their strengths and talents for the benefit of our community. We are doing our best to have both events completely volunteer and sponsor driven! And it starts from the top. None of the Making It A Better Place staff are getting paid or compensated for their involvement.

Some ways you can help...

Sponsors to help with event costs
Donation Coordinator - Volunteer
Children's Entertainers - ex. face painters, clowns, balloon "art"
Event Day Volunteers (see list)

Learn more about our volunteer opportunities

Information about the benefits of becoming an Event Sponsor

Ready to help? We're waiting to hear from you!