A ‘Thriller’ at WCU
Staff and students hold flash mob performance of dance for Michael Jackson song
WEST CHESTER» Staff and students from West Chester University’s College of Arts and Humanities held a flash mob performance of the dance for Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on the Quad Tuesday afternoon.
A group of women, sporting zombie costumes and make-up, performed the choreographed dance routine made famous in 1983. The song has become a Halloween staple with creepy sounds and a voice-over from famed horror actor Vincent Price.
It was the perfect event for Halloween Day, but it wasn’t the first time for the impromptu dance party. Jen Bacon, interim dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, said her staff has been holding the events around campus for the past couple months.
“It gives students a boost and remind people about the importance of arts, dance and humanities,” said Bacon, who was dressed for the event with full-on zombie makeup. “Excuse me, my face is peeling,” she joked as prepared to take part in the routine.
As the dancers performed, a crowd a students stopped to watch.
One of the dancers was sophomore Cierra Johnson, who said she had been wanting to take part in past dance events but her schedule never allowed it. She said it was a fun way to get a break during school.
“It breaks up the afternoon,” said Gabrielle Buzgo, College of Arts and Humanities staffer. “We try to schedule them around the change of classes. It’s great to get up and moving.”
Following the 10-minute event, staffers handed out candy to students who had stopped to watch.