Galen Hooks is a talented LA native who has been involved in the entertainment industry since she was just 7 years old. As a multi-hyphenate, she excels in various roles including dancer, choreographer, creative director, producer, singer/songwriter, actress, and host.
With an eye for detail and storytelling, Galen has worked on numerous projects, whether it's photographing, styling, choreographing, performing, directing, or producing. Her extensive experience in the industry has allowed her to seamlessly shift between roles in front of and behind the camera.
Galen's early start in the industry began when her dance group won the Junior Dance Champion on Star Search at the age of 7. She went on to work on shows like Full House, model for Mervyn's, and perform in an opera with Placido Domingo. As a teenager, she assisted choreographer Marguerite Derricks on movies like Donnie Darko and shows like That 70's Show.
Throughout her career, Galen has received numerous accolades, including a Choreography Media Honor for her work with Fergie, four World Dance Awards for her choreography, and honors from the Webby Awards and Streamy Awards for her YouTube show "Masterclass".
Galen has worked with over 60 artists, including Janet Jackson, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Usher, Chris Brown, The Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Banks, Grimes, and John Legend. She has also modeled extensively for Nike's Dance and Sport Culture lines.
In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, Galen is a producer, having worked on shows like America's Got Talent, The Voice, and Disney Channel Presents: Radio Disney's Family VIP Birthday. She has also produced her own YouTube show "Masterclass".
Theater work includes Associate Co-choreographer for the revival of the hit Broadway show Dreamgirls and choreographer for Higher Education, a new musical from the Tony Award-winning producers of Hair and Memphis.
Galen is involved in LXD: Legion of Extraordinary Dancers, which has a 3-season show on Hulu and has had groundbreaking performances on So You Think You Can Dance, TED Talks, the 82nd Annual Oscars, and at the Guggenheim New York.
She is also known for being a leading lady for R+B heartthrobs Miguel, Usher, and Ne-Yo, and has worked as a songwriter on recording artist Raistalla's self-titled album.
In her free time, Galen is a leading activist in the dance community, having served 10 years as the chair of Dancers Alliance and as a board member of SAG-AFTRA. She currently consults DA and is spearheading the new entity Choreographers Alliance.
Galen is also sharing her knowledge with her new intimate intensives, "Behind the Audition" and "Galen Hooks' Heels Intensive", focusing on limited class sizes and direct feedback. She also teaches and takes regular dance classes around the US and internationally, and is a guest teacher on conventions such as The Pulse, NUVO, and Monsters of Hip Hop.
Galen graduated from Penn State University with a BA in Law.
