New York (CBSNew York) – As part of the Seoul Train Awards weekend in Haarlem, the BET team made an official attempt to break the world record for the longest Seoul train line.
Hundreds of dancers of all ages lined up Marcus Garvey Park To pack your things. Bernard Dove’s love for dance begins harlem, Feather Apollo Theater on stage with james brown,
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“I loved half splits and people screaming and he was like, I taste blood,” said the 81-year-old, “and now I know that’s what I want to do.”
Along with the original dancers in iconic television shows, there were some who didn’t even survive during the era of Apollo and Soul Train. The parents brought their children, and the Brooklyn United Marching Band was accompanied by upbeat young performers.
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The 40+ Double Dutch Club was first in line for the Seoul train. A group of more than 40 women from across the country, they channeled their inner child with jump-roping skills on full display.
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“Soul Train is a part of our culture and a part of our history,” said group member Pamela Robinson, “so we had to be a part of it.”
Angela Simmons, whose father Rev Run performed in both Soul Train and Apollo, was cheering everyone on.
“It’s just crazy how it comes full circle,” Simmons said. “It’s iconic. It’s been great too.”
A Guinness World Record official was also keeping a close watch on the dancers. They had to drain a full 40 feet down the line in pairs to add to the count.
The number of defeats was 426. It was a close call, but with the help of the surrounding community, police officers and passersby, Marcus Garvey Park broke the world record with a total of 536 dancers. However, one thing was never in question. Everyone had a great time doing it.
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The Soul Train Awards airs next Sunday, November 28 on BET.
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