By Logan Samuels, News Editor
Frederick In the Streets goers were in for a big surprise when our very own Hood students suddenly broke out in a flashmob.
Flashmobs have been in style for the past few years and are always popping up when least expected. Pre-choreographed dances are practiced by a group of people and are taken out to public places and events in the middle of routine errands and schedules.
Students from all over campus invested eleven hours of practice time to learn a flashmob routine to MKTO’s “Classic.”
Gabriela Enriquez, the new Hood College Student Musical Theatre director, took on her first venture by directing the flashmob. When asked how she chose the song, Enriquez explained that she “wanted a song that was upbeat, fun, and over all, classic.” She found the song fitting since the dance was staged in the bridal area of the event.
Enriquez explained, “everyone loved the song when it came out…it’s all about a guy who falls in love with a girl who is classic.” What is more classic than a beautiful wedding?
When watching the dance, Gabriela wanted people to “go back in time and relive those classic moments.” Over twenty students participated, and they definitely brought excitement to the crowd and made people talk.
Enriquez is really excited for the upcoming events for musical theatre and for being a first time director. She already has a flash mob routine under her belt and she is ready for “more experience” since she’s been brushing up and “studying all summer”.
Gabriela Enriquez is very invested in Hood’s musical theatre program and aims to get students and the community more involved this year. Enriquez is “really concentrating on the show coming up” and making sure it’s available for even more people to enjoy it than years previous.
There are plenty more events under HCSMT’s wing, but this flashmob experience has definitely become a memory that is truly classic.
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