Susanna Freymark
They did it. Organisers of the World’s Biggest Happy Dance were thrilled to see 468 people groovin’ to the song Dancing in the Street at Kyogle Showground yesterday, Saturday, June 14.
The previous record for a happy dance in Singapore was 448.
Organisers are still counting how much money was raised to roll out a six week program in Kyogle schools called Growing Strong Kind Kids that teaches children about healthy relationships.
State MP Janelle Saffin came along to the dance and Richmond Valley mayor Robert Mustow popped in.
And the people that danced – they came kitted out in purple tshirts, tutus and sparkling wigs.
Local dance groups performed some routines and acrobatics before there was a conga line to warm everyone up for the world record-breaking attempt.
When Dancing on the Street blared from the speakers, they danced and smiled, and someone blew bubbles.
It was a party atmosphere.
Kyogle mayor and one of the organisers Danielle Mulholland thanked everyone who showed up, set up, packed up and planned the event.
“We shone a light on a malignant issue (domestic violence) in our communities and gave a voice to those who may not be able to do so themselves,” she said.
Councillor Olivia Taylor was the official record-keeper and each person who entered the showground ring to dance was counted to confirm the attendance to the Guinness World Records.
Below are photos from the day Kyogle broke a happy dance world record:
