Galen Hooks

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, Ciara, 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