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Galen Hooks

American choreographer

Summary

American choreographer

FieldValue
nameGalen Hooks
birth_date
birth_placeLos Angeles, California, U.S.
nationalityAmerican
known_forThe LXD
educationPennsylvania State University (BA)
occupationDancer, choreographer
websiteOfficial Website

Galen Hooks (born November 19, 1985) 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.

JobDescriptionRole
Camila Cabello"Havana"Creative Director/Choreographer - VMA-nominated
The LXD"Duet", "Rise of the Drifts", "I Seen a Man" webisodeActress, dancer, choreographer
Ne-Yo"Beautiful Monster" long form videoActress, dancer, choreographer
Ne-Yo"Champagne Life" music videoActress, dancer, choreographer
Ne-Yo"One in a Million" music videoActress
Janet Jackson"So Excited", "Rock With You" music videosDancer
Usher"Hey Daddy" music videoChoreographer
United States of Tara"Princess Valhalla" viral videoChoreographer
DreamgirlsApollo performance and international tourAssociate Co-Choreographer
The Jonas Brothers"Look Me In the Eyes" TourChoreographer
Dancing with the StarsJohn Legend "Green Light" performanceChoreographer
NikeVogue and other campaignsModel
Miguel"Arch N Point" music videoLead Dancer, Choreographer
Britney Spears"Til the World Ends" music videoDancer
Harry's Law"Send In the Clowns" episodeChoreographer
Suburgatorymultiple episodesChoreographer
Justin Bieber"Santa Claus is Comin' To Town"Choreographer
Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West"Knocks You Down" Letterman performanceDancer/Choreographer
GI Joe: RetaliationMovieChoreographer/Dancer
Usher"Good Kisser" music videoDancer

References

References

  1. "Galen Hooks Faculty Bio".
  2. (2020-05-31). "National Geographic Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month".
  3. Hilton, Haley. (2024-05-23). "Galen Hooks Wants You to Succeed, One Step at a Time".
  4. "Center Theater Group".
  5. "MSA Agency".
  6. "Dance Spirit article on The LXD".
  7. [http://showhype.com/video/ne-yo-beautiful-monster-2/ Ne-Yo releases Beautiful Monster video]
  8. "Galen Hooks - YouTube".
  9. "Campfire Vaudeville on Apple Music".
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