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Guinness World Record locomotion dance attempt in Shildon
It is hoped crowds will turn out as the town hopes to make it into the Guinness World Record book for the largest group dance of Kylies’ 1987 hit song – the Loco-Motion.
The town – at one end of the Stockton and Darlington railway, the world’s first passenger route – is hoping to beat the current record of 1,752 people, set in Margam Country Park near Port Talbot, Wales.
The record has stood since June 24, 2007.
Shildon Town Council hopes more than 2,000 people will take part in the world record attempt, which will take place on Thursday, February 26.
The performance is open to anyone who wishes to participate, including schools and local youth groups.
Rehearsals are taking place throughout Shildon this month.
They are being held at:
Jubilee Fields Community Centre, Jubilee Road, Shildon, DL4 2AL
- Friday (February 6) – 4.30pm – 5.30pm
- Friday, February 20 – 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Locomotion Museum, Dale Road, Shildon, DL4 2RE
- Friday (February 6) – 6pm – 7.30pm
- Friday, February 20 – 6pm – 7.30pm