This weekend, Kyogle enters the history books for the World’s Biggest Happy Dance, and everyone is invited!

This event formally qualifies as a potential Guinness World Record, so join in to tick that one off your bucket list.  Organisers are saying people are coming from all over the Northern Rivers and as far as  Queensland to celebrate, and the excitement is building in Kyogle.

Members of the Kyogle community are organising this event - giving you a good excuse to go Dancing in the Streets - the song that will be playing while the potential record is happening. 

“There is no way we won't break it,” says Danielle Mullholland, one of the organisers, “The closest was an informal attempt in Singapore that saw 448 people dancing to Pharrell Williams' Happy Song.  It wasn’t officially recognised, but this one will be.”

“Danielle Mulholland, Kyogle’s Mayor, is locally famous for her Happy Dance when things go just right - Danielle will be there so you can get a rare glimpse of seeing her Happy Dance in person,” says Larissa McCollin, another organiser on the committee.

Sandii Dee is dedicated to raising awareness surrounding our cause, domestic violence, in an optimistic way. “My involvement is for the cause.  Be the change. A positive spin on a social issue that touches all of us in some way - celebrating individuality and expression in a happy group of people.”

All money raised is going towards stemming domestic violence before it starts - with education.  This event is a way of celebrating individuality through dance.  Movement is so good for us mentally and physically, and dancing is a great way to honour your future happiness.  There won't be specialists in DV at the event, but information will be available about where to get help if you need it.

The attempt will be recorded by local documentary director Jordan Edmeades. Jordan will use drones for some awesome aerial shots, which will be released on social media after the event, so you can find yourself for bragging rights.

It’s an all-ages, all-abilities event.  You can freestyle dance, hand dance, show off your moves, get into the groove.  Or if you feel inclined, speak with the dance instructors and maybe even get a free dance class.

There is a range of dance styles performed on the day:

• Line Dancing by Lorraine at KCL Line Dancing (KCL stands for Kyogle, Casino, Lismore)
• Zumba by Julie in Ballina
• Indigenous dancing with Natasha Shearer all the way from the Tweed!
• Ascent Dance by Caitlin in Kyogle
• Lacro Acrobatics by Lara in Kyogle
• Rock ‘n’ Roll by Karen at Summerland Rockers in Lismore
• Women's Freedom Dance with Shelly in Kyogle
• Anne at JazzXercise from Alstonville
• McAuliffe School of Dance with Sophie in Casino

The dress code is deep purple. There are some fun outfit ideas being thrown around - fairy wings, and masks, and tutu’s… Let your imagination run, well, deep purple.

The big day is this Saturday, June 14th, 2pm at the Kyogle Showgrounds, 43 Summerland Way, Newpark. Don’t be late, organisers need everyone together for the record. If there are tickets left, they will be available at the gate.

Tickets are on sale at Humantix, or you can buy them at Minori Pantry in Kyogle.  There is a maximum limit of people who can attend the showgrounds where it is being held, so make sure you get your tickets early.

Don’t forget to get some raffle tickets to win a stunning emerald and white sapphire necklace and earrings set valued at over $3000!  Other prizes are being added to the raffle as donations come in. All proceeds from this raffle and event are going to charity.