Thriller dance

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The Thriller dance is the iconic zombie-themed choreography popularized by Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video, widely recognized and frequently recreated in pop culture and group performances.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf choreography
dance routine
pop culture phenomenon
associatedWith Michael Jackson NERFINISHED
Thriller (music video) NERFINISHED
Thriller (song) NERFINISHED
choreographedBy Michael Jackson NERFINISHED
Michael Peters NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
culturalImpact frequent subject of dance tutorials
inspired numerous parodies
inspired tribute performances
symbol of 1980s pop culture
widely imitated worldwide
featuredIn concert tours by Michael Jackson
online dance videos
stage tribute shows
television performances
firstAppearanceIn Thriller (music video) NERFINISHED
genre funk
pop
street dance
hasTheme horror
supernatural
zombies
iconicOutfitAssociatedWithLead red jacket
red pants
movementStyle body rolls
claw-like hand gestures
head turns
shoulder shrugs
side steps
stiff arm movements
synchronized group choreography
zombie-like motions
musicTempo mid-tempo
notableSection circular shoulder-shrug sequence
final pose with claws raised
zombie walk sequence
performedBy Michael Jackson NERFINISHED
backup dancers
timeSignature 4/4
typicalCostume torn clothing
zombie makeup
typicalFormation large group formation
lines and staggered rows
usedInContext Halloween events
flash mobs
parades
school performances
talent shows
weddings
world record attempts
yearIntroduced 1983

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Thriller associatedDance Thriller dance
subject surface form: Thriller (song)
Michael Jackson's Thriller (music video) associatedDance Thriller dance
this entity surface form: Thriller line dance