RACHEL SNIDER Principal dancer, Interim AD; is a Chambersburg PA native who relocated to Philadelphia in 2016. She started dancing at the age of three training in ballet and modern, and competed in multiple dance competitions. Rachel began learning Hip Hop at the age of twelve with Jason Reed in REACH! Hip Hop based in Carlisle, PA. She discovered her true passion for dance through Moncell Durden and his company Keystone Dance Project, learning styles such as Hip Hop, Locking, House, Breaking, ex. Through Moncell, Rachel met her biggest dance inspiration and mentor, Marcus Tucker. She has trained under the direction of Marcus Tucker, and The Hood Lockers for 8 years, and has become a core member of The Hood Lockers, and Hood Nation. She is an alumni at Jacob’s Pillow for Social Dances - Jazz to Hip Hop. Rachel has performed in shows across College campuses, teaching workshops at Ursinus College, York College, and assisted Marcus Tucker’s teaching residency at Eastern University. She has been teaching in Philadelphia for 6 years at Vince Johnson’s Movemakers Philly, as well as Lisa Welsch’s First Position Dance Arts. Rachel is a core member of Rennie Harris Puremovement as of 2022, and is eager to continue her journey with the company.
Rachel Snider
