Rachel Pirie and “Mobbinpretty”

Alyson’s School of Dance of Colchester is proud to support Rachel Pirie and “Mobbinpretty”

Rachel Pirie, former student and longtime Instructor at Alyson’s School of Dance has formed a hip hop dance crew called ”Mobbinpretty” . They will compete in the “World Of Dance” hip hop competition in Boston for the second year in a row in November at the Backbay Events Center with hip hop crews from around the world. Rachel submitted her choreography online which was chosen from hundreds to be one of the choreographers/crews to compete at this world renowned  hip hop competition. “Mobbinpretty” contains 33 dancers ages 11 to 29who are current and former ASD students and Instructors however this is not a dance studio competition. All competitors must come up with a crew name as well as their own logo which must be displayed on their uniforms. This all female hip hop crew is as fierce as they come and are well suited to their name! Winners of this competition have appeared on SYTYCD as well as America’s Got Talent. They will be sharing the stage with many famous dance crews who will be part of the non competitive portion of this showcase. Rachel, an elementary school teacher is also the choreographer for the Mohegan Sun dance teams as well as the new “Black Wolves” dance team, also at Mohegan Sun. Her choreography at ASD as well as for the ECSU dance team has won numerous awards in National competition. Her specialty is hip hop however, she is well versed in all styles of dance. Rachel will be performing with  her crew “Mobbinpretty” at the World of Dance and will be cheered on by many of her students as well as her colleagues.

Results- After coming in 13th last year , Mobbinpretty  has now placed 5th in this world hip hop competition for 2016!