KENNINGTON Primary school students and parents will get their groove on on Saturday in an effort to smash the Guinness World Record "Nutbush" dance.
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The school is attempting to set a new record for the most amount of people in one place dancing to Tina Turner's 1973 "Nutbush City Limits" song and dance number.
The current record sits at 250 but the school is hopeful they will beat it.
The event was created as a way of raising money for former prep teacher Mark Winter, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease earlier this year.
Tickets are $5 per person or $20 per family and all proceeds will go to Mark and his family.
It really restores your faith in humanity when you see people go above and beyond.
- Prue Winter
Assistant principal Trudi Jacobson said students and teachers alike were enthusiastic about performing the iconic dance.
"It's appealing to our staff because many are very familiar with the dance from their own youth," she said.
"The students and staff are looking forward to a fun event."
Prue Winter, Mark's wife, said she and Mark were overwhelmed with the school community's show of support.
"One of the things we’re really excited about is the enthusiasm that’s come from the kids from Kennington," she said.
"They've really embraced the idea of doing something fun and that’s put a really positive spin on it and the children feel they’re doing something positive for Mark.
“I think it’s really clever – it’s something people don’t expect and kids can relate to the Guinness World Records."
Mrs Winter said she loved to dance the "Nutbush" at weddings and birthdays and thought it was great the song was taught to younger generations.
She said the event was a quirky and creative idea and had heartened the family.
"In the position we're in, it's not great, but if nothing else it's shown us what people are capable of and it's overwhelming," she said.
"I don't think (Mark) can quite believe the response he's had from people but particularly this.
"It really restores your faith in humanity when you see people go above and beyond."
Ms Jacobson said Guinness World Record rules dictated there were at least two officials of high-standing who would oversee the event and all attendees had to perform the dance to the best of their ability.
The event starts at 4pm and will include a barbecue, raffle and drinks.
At 5.15pm the school will assemble people into rows and the record-attempt will take place at 5.30pm, with the event finishing at 6.30pm.