Kent State tries to fill MAC Center for biggest 'Harlem Shake' video

KENT, Ohio - Kent State students will show off their dance moves on Thursday as the university tries to create the biggest “Harlem Shake” video on the web.

The Kent State University Alumni Association is expecting to fill the floor of the MAC Center with students, staff and alumni for the dance party at 6 p.m.

“If you haven't seen a Harlem Shake video, you may be living under the rock on Front Campus,” the alumni association posted on the event’s Facebook page.

Whether you come in costume, wear blue and gold, or bring a prop, the alumni association is asking participants to come with a lot of energy. Three cameras will capture all the action, including the dunk skills of Kent State basketball player Tyler Scott.

But why shoot a dance video? First of to have fun, but the alumni association also said it’s part of a push to make their presence known to students.

Other universities, like the University of Akron , University of Texas at Austin and Clemson University , have already jumped on board with the latest YouTube craze.