GHM LITE

For beginners.

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The Method, made easy.

  • WHO IS THIS FOR?

    · Anyone who:

    - wants to take things slow

    - is intimidated by GHM Intensives

    - thinks they’re “not good enough” for GHM Classic

    · Beginners/Intermediates

    · No upper age limit

    · Anyone who relates to the following:

    “I always wanted to dance, but life ‘took over’.”

    “I haven’t danced in years.”

    “I have trouble retaining choreography.”

    “I’m intimidated by dance classes nowadays.”

    “I want to reconnect with my body.”

    “Dance makes me feel alive, but I don’t know how to fit it into my life.”

    “I don’t want to dance solo.”

    “I want to feel really safe.”

  • WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

    · Low-stress, fun, supportive environment

    · Slow pace

    · Beginner-level choreography

    · Tips and tricks for retaining choreography

    · Build true confidence by learning tools that empower you as a person & a dancer

    · Develop body & spatial awareness

    · Work on technique & fundamentals in a way that makes it not feel like “eating your vegetables”.

    · Get your movement to look the way you picture it in your head!

    · Galen’s unparallelled 1-on-1 feedback

  • WHAT IS THE FORMAT?

    · 2 DAYS

    · 3 HOURS PER DAY

    · LIMITED CAPACITY

    · 1-on-1 CUSTOMIZED FEEDBACK

    · NO SOLO DANCING REQUIRED

    FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE

 

Join the thousands of students who have been transformed by GHM Lite!

Mothers have purchased this for themselves as a method of self-care.

Husbands have purchased this for their wives so they can unplug for a weekend.

Teachers & studio owners have attended as a way to become students again.

My “over 30” crowd has this on a bucket list and ticks it off with pride! Do something that scares you!

Singers & actors have attended to help understand how movement can tell a story.

No matter the reasoning, this is a chance to be selfish for a weekend, to fill your cup, to connect with your body and unplug from technology, and get a more fulfilling workout than any gym or cycle house can offer.

This is a judgement-free, therapeutic zone.

This can be your first dance experience ever, but it will NOT be your last!

  • "In the words of Donna Meagle, fictional character from Parks & Rec, "Treat yo self". If you're considering taking the class, you're going in the right direction. If you've got the means to fit this class into your life, it won't be a waste of money or time. I feel as though this has been a huge gesture of self-care that has recharged me with so much energy to reinvest into my family & responsibilities. I wasn't sure if taking the GHM Lite course would make that big of a difference in my life because of having taken other dance classes before. I think I was reasonably skeptical & hoping that it would all be worth the investment. Now, I'm so happy to have been proven wrong & to hold this experience in my mind as I live out the rest of my life."

    -Bianca, Los Angeles

  • "GHM Lite really changed my mindset not only on my dancing but on how I view life generally. It made me realize how much potential I actually have. It was amazing what Galen brought out of me!"

    -Ludmilla, Berlin

  • "GHM Lite with Galen Hooks reinforced my passion for dance while giving me practical tools and knowledge to improve. I am still reflecting on what I learned and am testing out all the tips and tricks as I continue dancing."

    -Mieke, Los Angele

EXAMPLES OF BEGINNER STUDENTS:

Here is a sample of non-professional dancers who have taken sessions in the past. Some of them had only picked up dancing that month. Some hadn’t danced in 20 years. Some had never danced in heels before. No matter what you’re background, my sole goal is for you to absolutely positively LOVE dance and to reap the benefits of it in all its glory!

✺ FAQ ✺

  • 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.

    Almost every single person who has attended has made the decision to join us in the face of fear! The intensive is built to focus on overcoming big obstacles in your dancing (some of which you may not even be aware of) and that is naturally going to be a scary thing. Galen’s only objective is for you to WIN- take advantage of this very unique space where you are encouraged to make mistakes & have someone with decades of experience giving you customized feedback just for you.

    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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 comlete registration.

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