Mayor Performs Michael Jackson Song During City Event

made the 2012 Evening with the Mayor a bit different from past years.

City officials have created festive themes in the past, like the 2010 Aliso in Wonderland, this is the first to showcase a mayor performing a full dance routine.

Dressed in an all white Zoot Suit, Garcia along with instructors from the Impulse Dance Center danced to Michael Jackson's “Smooth Criminal” as the highlight of Wednesday’s event at the .

Impulse dancers also performed a burlesque routine for the 40s Chicago themed evening.

“For all the people who have been to meet the mayor events over the years, in different cities—different right?" Garcia said.

Garcia said he only had three hours to learn and practice the routine.

“I’m just glad it’s over,” he said after the performance.

City Engineer John Whitman said the creativity of this event is one of things that makes Aliso Viejo unique.

“This town is amazing,” he said.

About 150 residents attended the event this year, which is sponsored by local businesses. Whitman said no city money was used to host this event—their sponsors donated all.

Check out Garcia's performance in the video above.