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.
Structure:
· 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
Need more info? DM @thegalenhooksmethod on Instagram with your questions & we’ll chat with you!
“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
FAQ
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If you want to ease into TGHM with a larger group, no solo filming, no solo dancing & a slow pace, take GHM LITE! If you’re up to the challenge of solo filming, solo dancing, smaller group size and mixed levels, take GHM CLASSIC!
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All sessions except for LITE have had professional, veteran, retired, and advanced dancers. Choose according to what is “calling” you at this moment! Do you miss the feeling dance used to give you? CLASSIC. Want intense training? PRO. Want to be behind the camera? CREATIVE. Need to work on networking & getting hired? GAMEPLAN.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS must be acknowledged before registration can be purchased.
REFUNDS: If a participant cancels at least 14 days prior to intensive start time, 50% of full session cost will berefunded. Full refunds only issued if Galen cancels the session. No exchanges or transferring of sessions. In the event that Galen cancels, travel and lodging paid for at the student's expense will not be reimbursed.
Participant understands that a 2-Day experience has been purchased. Participant must attend Day 1 in full to attend Day 2. Participant is considered GHM Alum after completing both days.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
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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.
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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 Galen Hooks Method is currently offered for those 16 years of age or older. We accept video submissions for those younger than 16 years of age with advanced experience. Please send a link to assistants@galenhooks.com showcasing your dance ability and we will assess your placement! The youngest student has been 10, oldest has been 60!