| Galen Hooks | |
| Birth Place: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality: | American |
| Known For: | The LXD |
| Education: | Pennsylvania State University (BA)[1] |
| Occupation: | Dancer, choreographer |
| Website: | Official Website |
Galen Hooks (born in Los Angeles, California) is an American dancer, choreographer, and actress.[2]
Hooks is an actress, choreographer, and dancer who 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.[3]
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 [4] and choreographer for the musical Higher Education.[5]
Hooks is a dancer, choreographer, and actress in The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers.[6] 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.[7]
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."[8]
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.[9]
| Job | Description | Role | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "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 | |||
| "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 | |||
| "So Excited", "Rock With You" music videos | Dancer | ||||
| "Hey Daddy" music video | Choreographer | ||||
| "Princess Valhalla" viral video | Choreographer | ||||
| Apollo performance and international tour | Associate Co-Choreographer | ||||
| "Look Me In the Eyes" Tour | Choreographer | ||||
| John Legend "Green Light" performance | Choreographer | ||||
| Vogue and other campaigns | Model | ||||
| "Arch N Point" music video | Lead Dancer, Choreographer | ||||
| "Til the World Ends" music video | Dancer | ||||
| "Send In the Clowns" episode | Choreographer | ||||
| multiple episodes | Choreographer | ||||
| "Santa Claus is Comin' To Town" | Choreographer | ||||
| Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West | "Knocks You Down" Letterman performance | Dancer/Choreographer | |||
| Movie | Choreographer/Dancer | ||||
| "Good Kisser" music video | Dancer |