EUGENE, Ore. - Oregon ballerinas make it into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Donning tutus and leotards, 565 dancers turned out at McArthur Court Sunday, hoping to break the world record for the worlds largest ballet class. The Oregon Ballet Foundation organized the event. Executive Director Megan Murphy said ballerinas young and old came to help put Oregon on the international stage.

"They are dancers from all different dance groups and organizations," said Murphy. "They're kids, families, parents, friends. We wanted to just have a fun dance event and provide a fun experience and break a record at the same time."

Honorary Ballet Master and Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy led the class. The group tried once before to break the record that was previously 551.