Thrilling take on classical song and dance in Roanoke

Some zombies brought the Michael Jackson classic "Thriller" back to life Saturday night at the Roanoke Civic Center.

The dance kicked off The Halloween Blast, the biggest Halloween party in the state corresponding to the event's organizer Sponsor Hounds.

This is the second year for the party, and organizers say the beginning act was a big hit.

"We've decided that we're running to do the Thriller dance every year as part of the Halloween Blast, so it'll always be here at the Roanoke Civic Center; we're always going to be doing the Thriller dance earlier," states Elliot Broyles with Sponsor Hounds.

It's free to do the dance and to learn it.

Lessons are offered up to six weeks ahead of the big show.