Despite freezing morning temperatures, attendees emphasized the social joy of the event.
"Life's about whimsy," added a second participant from Christchurch.
Local first-time dancers found the inclusive environment welcoming for non-professionals.
"Where else can you come together with all your mates like this and just enjoy each other's company?"
said the Christchurch participant.
Dunedin residents without formal training took part in the central city square routine.
"I thought, why not give it a try? I have no dance experience, but I'm actually having fun," said local participant Sylvia.
The group performance helped break the ice among strangers gathering in icy weather.
"Everyone's so cold to start, but once we did the first run-through and a few people knocked into each other, it's just really inclusive," added Sylvia.
Organizers designed the routine so that individuals of all abilities could participate comfortably.
"I can't do the great big kicks or the deep back bends that Kate Bush did in her youth," said Mayhem-Bullock.
The event welcomed impromptu participation from curious bystanders passing through the area.
"We're not about shaming people – we'd rather have people join in and just dance their own moves than miss out," added Mayhem-Bullock.
Spectators routinely gathered to watch the bright red crowd execute the iconic choreography.
"I love it when some unsuspecting person is casually walking through the Octagon and stops in their tracks, like, 'what is going on here?'"
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said Mayhem-Bullock.
