Filipino Inmates Perform 'Dangerous' As Tribute To MJ (VIDEO)

So why are prisoners in the Philippines such excellent dancers? Because dancing is part of their rehabilitation. In July 2007, Filipino inmates performing "Thriller" became a viral sensation garnering over 10,000,000 hits on YouTube. The performance included 1,500 prisoners, who practiced up to four hours a day.

The man who uploaded the video below, Byron Garcia, is a security consultant who was hired to reform the Cebu prison after a series of riots in 2004. Amongst other initiatives he started an exercise regime that turned into dance classes. According to the "New York Times" the "inmates' health has improved and recidivism rates are down dramatically."

After Michael Jackson died this year the group got together to honor him again with a "Thriller" sequel. Now they have moved on to his song "Dangerous" (and maybe one day "Smooth Criminal"?)


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[mjsbiggestfan]

omg that's so cool!!! those guys must be fans, but MJ's biggest fan will be excited by this news: http://www.profilesinhistory.com/new/index.php?option=com_jackson

[MikeDu]

Hmmm... makes you wonder how many were in prison for sex crimes against children.

[sexyrexy]

you should know,wouldn't you???

[GrainneKathleen]

great work! i loved the original performance, and this one does it justice. michael always said he loved to watch people copy his moves.

[sexyrexy]

yeah,it's interesting t o watch others imitate him.. but the real key to MJ was his finesse and he made it look so effortless.

it's the same with Astaire.

[sexyrexy]

oops.. come to think of it-- MJ's docs maybe following these guys soon and will have to learn to
moonwalkie in the clink..

[sexyrexy]

lol.. they obviously have a lot of free time to kill in prison!

wonder, how many times they watched MJ's appearance on American Music Awards?or was it t he Grammy's to get his routine?!

[scully05]

Loved it!
Dang, they got rythum!

[Cherubim]

AWESOME!!!!!!! VERY ENTERTAINING!!!!
This is their BEST WORK, so far.

[justme1990]

Nicely done, Cebu!

Rest in Peace, MJ. Thank you for your gift to the world.

[Tugar]

THESE GUYS ARE REALLY GREAT.......

AND SOMEONE SHOULD OFFER THEM A CONTRACT !

[Mildred Denney]

Shoot..! FABULOUS. See, I can spell...

[Mildred Denney]

Wow, awsome, fabulkous!! That must have been so great to do!
(Who or what is 'BET'?)

M~.

[jeliz]

It's Black Entertainment Television wisely started to give broader coverage of entertainment as well as news and talk.

[DrJohnnySkeptic]

This is great! I can't believe how talented these guys are. It's a very thoughtful tribute.

[TiffanyHusseinBanned]

1,000% better than BET.

[cyoohoos]

Agreed

[Marklar]

Get these guys on dancing with the stars...then maybe I would watch the show.

[Free2Speak]

I think if you're a good dancer in the Philippines and get a parking ticket you go directly to jail,don't pass go or collect $200.