GHM CLASSIC
For all levels, all styles.
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Join the thousands of students from around the world who have been transformed by Galen's Classic Intensive.
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WHO IS THIS FOR?
· All styles, all levels
· No upper age limit
If under 16 years old, please send a video to info@galenhooks.com for approval. Subject “GHM Classic Submission”.
· Anyone who relates to the following:
“I want to be more confident.”
“I want to get out of my head.”
“I have more to offer as a dancer and want it to be brought out of me.”
“How do I put ‘me’ into my dancing?”
“I feel like there’s a wall I can’t get past.”
“I’m constantly comparing myself to others.”
“I feel invisible.”
“I’ve fallen out of love with dance/myself/my body.”
“I take class all the time but there’s just something missing from my dancing.”
“My dancing looks different than it feels.”
“I want to overcome my fear of freestyling.”
“I want to overcome my fear of the camera.”
“I want honest feedback – tell me the things that nobody else will tell me.”
• Styles of past students include contemporary, jazz, hip hop, commercial dancers, breaking, ballroom, pole, ballet, heels, Indian classical, hobbyists with no defined style- everyone is welcome!
• Anyone wanting to develop as an artist.
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WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
Galen has an uncanny ability to truly “see” what makes you special & bring out your fullest potential.
She will meet you where you’re at.
Arrive as you are & she will take care of you, whether you’ve been dancing for a day or a decade.
· A supportive, nurturing environment where you are encouraged to grow artistically.
· Customized exercises that give you tools to maximize what your body can express, regardless of your age, injuries, skill level, or how long it’s been since you’ve danced.
• Tools you can use for the rest of your life both in and out of the studio.
• Work on facial expression, expanding vocabulary, storytelling, individuality, emotion.
• Change your entire mindset on how & why you dance.
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WHAT IS THE FORMAT?
· 2 DAYS
· 4 HOURS PER DAY
· LIMITED CAPACITY
· 1-on-1 CUSTOMIZED FEEDBACK
· LEARN ONE OF GALEN’S VIRAL ROUTINES
· INDIVIDUAL KEEPSAKE FOOTAGE FOR EACH PARTICIPANT
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE
“I learned more in 2 days than in months of other intensives.”
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"Before taking GHM Classic, I felt like I was years & years away from being the dancer & creative I wanted to be. The 2-day transformation has flabbergasted me. Before, I was hesitant to call attention to myself, to play w/facial expressions, to finish my movements & commit to my ideas. It all made me invisible. Galen helped me understand that trusting in yourself, claiming control of your environment, & having FUN makes all the difference & doesn’t require years & years of physical training. It’s a mindset shift. My confidence is much higher now & I’m EXCITED to take my next dance class, not dreading it. The safe space you create is unlike anything I’ve experienced before."
-Tracey Chan, New York
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"I wouldn't be where I am today, as a dancer and in my relationship with myself, without TGHM. The sessions I have taken have been so transformative for me and have helped me so much! Thank you Galen!"
-Jennifer Russell, Oakland
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"I learned so many valuable things during the 2 day session that I am still applying to myself in classes as well as in every day life - even over half a year later. Phrases such as captain your ship, dance with your face, how do I make this look dope, my toolbelt - just to name a few - still inspire me to become better today and to keep working on myself."
-Thomas, Berlin
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"This 2-day workshop gave me some very deep, personal insights in how to improve my dancing very quickly. I walked into the studio on the first day feeling shy and nervous and by the end of the 2nd day I felt so much growth. I adored getting to know the other dancers in our group - all of us coming from such different places in life but having a shared passion. Galen is an incredible teacher and she offered so much in the two days we spent with her."
-Sara O’Hearn, San Francisco
BEFORE & AFTERS
Examples of students (you can opt out of having your footage shared!)
✺ FAQ ✺
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If you are advanced and have a great relationship with dance (you feel focused, motivated, confident and mentally ready for intense training), read all about GHM PRO on the website below and let’s get you in top shape!
If you are advanced but still struggle with mental and emotional challenges related to dance, keep reading:
As one of the most versatile and advanced dancers in the industry, my goal with advanced dancers is to completely change how and why you dance.
Often, skilled dancers have mental roadblocks related to:
-self criticism (after all, how do you become so skilled without being hard on yourself? It has paid off in the sense that you are now as good as you are, but let’s see what else there is to you as an artist)
-losing sense of self (perhaps you’re great at doing exactly what the teacher asks for, but don’t know who YOU are)
-you’ve reached a plateau (How many more jazz funk classes can you really take? Are you missing a challenge? I will find your weaknesses and get you to strengthen them.)
-you’ve forgotten what it’s like to play (Nailing choreography can become repetitive- when was the last time someone encouraged you to make mistakes? to explore? to experiment? to try something different even if it doesn’t work out?)
The advanced dancers who have taken GHM have mentally transformed and now use their bodily facility at maximum capacity.
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Attendees have ranged from 10-60 years old, from beginners to industry veterans, from iconic actors and musicians to scientists.
This session has a unique ability to put every dancer of every level on an even playing field, making the session 100% judgement free.
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It’s natural! It’s difficult for us to put into words on this website what actually happens in the session, and it’s scary for you to sign up for the unknown.
Thousands of students have signed up in the face of fear, often traveling across the world to attend. They’ve made lifelong friendships in one of the most supportive dance environments offered today.
If you don’t risk something, you don’t gain anything.
If you’re truly scared, you can email info@galenhook.com or DM @thegalenhooksmethod with “I’m Scared!” and we’ll do our best to make you feel comfortable.
You can do it!
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Whether you’ve never danced a day in your life, you used to dance when you were younger and took a break, or you’re advanced, here is a guide:
Take Classic if you’re inspired being around advanced dancers, you welcome the challenge of dancing solo, and you welcome the challenge of doing improv.
Take Lite if you’re intimidated being around advanced dancers, you do not want the pressure of filming a solo freestyle (“only group dancing for me, please!”) or you struggle with choreography and want to go over the basics of fundamentals / how to retain choreography in Lite before graduating to Classic.
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For in-person sessions, we send out the exact time and location in the week or two leading up to each session. For digital sessions, the times are listed in the dropdown menu when you select your ticket.
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The standard terms and conditions still apply:
If the cancellation is at least 14 days prior to the start time, you will be refunded 50% of the full session cost.
Terms and Conditions must be agreed upon before being able to confirm purchase.
Want to choose a different session?
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