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City pupils to perform flash dance in playground

Where: Kincorth Academy, Kincorth Circle, Aberdeen AB12 5NL

When: 1pm, Friday 27 January

A normal lunch break in a city school playground is set to be disrupted by a baying mob of zombies as pupils recreate an iconic 1980s music video.

On Friday (27 January ) at 1pm the usual hustle and bustle of the Kincorth Academy playground will suddenly be disturbed by the awakening of a zombie army.

Some120 pupils are set to break into the iconic dance routine immortalised in Michael Jackson’s Thriller video where the pop star was joined by a cast of hundreds to perform a zombie dance.

The impromptu flash dance, which have become an Internet phenomenon across the world, is not only a great way to get the school pupils working together but will form part of the Curriculum for Excellence, comprising the movement and dance element pupils are expected to complete.

Student teacher Sophie Boyne (25) has choreographed the routine as part of her teacher training placement at Kincorth.

Alongside Drama teacher Catherine Rankin she has led the pupils on countless rehearsals ahead of their lunchtime display.

Mrs Rankin said: “It’s a great way to get the pupils really excited about their work. There has been no sign of reluctance from any of the pupils. They’ve all embraced the concept, worked together in rehearsals to make sure they all know the various elements of the dance.

“It’s a great way for the pupils to develop their confidence and skills whilst getting recognition for all their hard work.

“It should be a great spectacle but we can assure the rest of the pupils and any passers-by that the school hasn’t been taken over by zombies.”

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