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Flashmob Thriller at Los Alamitos USD's Hopkinson Elementary School

The Hopkinson elementary School saw a fun Halloween Flashmob on Monday, when the teachers and students jumped into action with "Thriller."

LOS ALAMITOS, CA — With students dressed for the occasion of 2016's Halloween, the Hopkinson Elementary School showed off what they called "Husky Leadership" with a fun flashmob on the bright October day.

During a celebration, students began grooving to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" doing the famed 80s Zombie Dance in a mix with a popular dance song.

Hopkinson Elementary School Student's Flashmobbed Thriller Style for Halloween 2016 (courtesy)
Hopkinson Elementary School Student's Flashmobbed Thriller Style for Halloween 2016 (courtesy)
"Our Leadership Team posted videos on the dance 'Juju on that Beat,' and the kids were able to practice once a week and at home," Hopkinson Elementary School Principal Evelyn Garcia said in interview. "They've flashmobbed before but this was the first time the students did it on their own. They owned it."

The song, a remix of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and the popular song "Juju on That Beat" was a surprise to many students and parents present.

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"Through the private Google Leadership Classroom page, the kids were able to watch videos and practice and collaborate," she said. "It was wonderful to witness the team building this dance produced."

The Hopkinson Elementary School Leadership Council is made up of 67 5th Grade students, according to Garcia.

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"The group meets weekly to think of ways to enhance our school's culture," she said.

How'd they do?

Watch the ORIGINAL Michael Jackson Thriller video here...

Happy Halloween!

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