| Galen Hooks | |
|---|---|
| Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Pennsylvania State University (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, choreographer |
| Known for | The LXD |
| Website | Official Website |
Galen Hooks (born in Los Angeles, California) is an American dancer and choreographer.
Work
Hooks has worked with over 60 artists including Janet Jackson, Justin Bieber, Ne-Yo, Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue, Usher, Mýa, Chris Brown, the Jonas Brothers, William Chan, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Banks, Sunmi, Grimes, and John Legend.
Her career began as a child, competing on Star Search at age 7, and appearing in a Montell Jordan music video when she was 9. She continued acting and dancing while attending school throughout her childhood, appearing on Nickelodeon and in Austin Powers in Goldmember.
Producing credits include America's Got Talent (associate consulting producer), The Voice (associate performance producer), Disney Channel Presents: Radio Disney's Family VIP Birthday (executive producer, creative director), and YouTube's Masterclass (consulting producer and host). Theatre work includes, associate co-choreographer for the revival of the Broadway show Dreamgirls and choreographer for the musical Higher Education.
Hooks is a dancer, choreographer, and actress in The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers. She worked for Miguel ("Arch N Point"), Usher ("Good Kisser"), and served as a dancer, choreographer and actress for Ne-Yo's concept album Libra Scale, in which she played the lead character, Diamond Eye, and an alter ego, Pretti Sinclair, in the album's music videos, album leaflet and live performances.
More recently, Hooks has garnered fame for YouTube videos featuring her original choreography, including "River," "Love on the Brain," "Human," "i love you," and "Best Part."
Hooks has directed two short films, Wait for Me and There Once Was a Woman, which she also produced, choreographed, costumed, edited, and for which she wrote original music.
Additional songwriting includes "Tuesday," "Honey," "Burn," and "Mercy. She also has released songs with her music group Campfire Vaudeville.
| Job | Description | Role | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camila Cabello | "Havana" | Creative Director/Choreographer - VMA-nominated | So You Think You Can Dance | The LXD performance | Dancer/Co-Choreographer |
| The LXD | "Duet", "Rise of the Drifts", "I Seen a Man" webisode | Actress, dancer, choreographer | |||
| Ne-Yo | "Beautiful Monster" long form video | Actress, dancer, choreographer | |||
| Ne-Yo | "Champagne Life" music video | Actress, dancer, choreographer | |||
| Ne-Yo | "One in a Million" music video | Actress | |||
| Janet Jackson | "So Excited", "Rock With You" music videos | Dancer | |||
| Usher | "Hey Daddy" music video | Choreographer | |||
| United States of Tara | "Princess Valhalla" viral video | Choreographer | |||
| Dreamgirls | Apollo performance and international tour | Associate Co-Choreographer | |||
| The Jonas Brothers | "Look Me In the Eyes" Tour | Choreographer | |||
| Dancing with the Stars | John Legend "Green Light" performance | Choreographer | |||
| Nike | Vogue and other campaigns | Model | |||
| Miguel | "Arch N Point" music video | Lead Dancer, Choreographer | |||
| Britney Spears | "Til the World Ends" music video | Dancer | |||
| Harry's Law | "Send In the Clowns" episode | Choreographer | |||
| Suburgatory | multiple episodes | Choreographer | |||
| Justin Bieber | "Santa Claus is Comin' To Town" | Choreographer | |||
| Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West | "Knocks You Down" Letterman performance | Dancer/Choreographer | |||
| GI Joe: Retaliation | Movie | Choreographer/Dancer | |||
| Usher | "Good Kisser" music video | Dancer |
References
- "Galen Hooks Faculty Bio". Broadway Dance Center. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- "National Geographic Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month". National Geographic Partners. 2020-05-31. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- Hilton, Haley (2024-05-23). "Galen Hooks Wants You to Succeed, One Step at a Time". Dance Spirit. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- "Center Theater Group". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
- "MSA Agency". Archived from the original on 2016-09-20. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
- "Dance Spirit article on The LXD". Archived from the original on 2011-10-14. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
- Ne-Yo releases Beautiful Monster video
- "Galen Hooks - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
- "Campfire Vaudeville on Apple Music". iTunes.