GALEN HOOKS- "RIVER" Carnival

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The "Choreographer's Carnival" is a choreographer's showcase. Jan 2017 marked the 18th Anniversary of this staple in the dance community.
This Carnival piece features 23 women who have taken "THE GALEN HOOKS METHOD" intensives. These intensives share my approach to dance as an art form and as a business.
Around 200 students have taken these intensives so far in LA, NY, London, Amsterdam and Toronto.
The purpose of this piece was to allow some alumni to take the stage together and have the freedom to be themselves on stage. I wanted to showcase what I got to witness when they attended my intensives- the ability to be completely unique, authentic and free while still being sexy, powerful and womanly.
The women you see performing are alumni from around the world, including LA, St Louis, Toronto, Amsterdam, and New York, and some of them had never performed in Los Angeles before, let alone at Carnival.
I can not be more proud of how well they did, and the experience was nothing but pleasant from the first rehearsal until we got off stage.
Thank you to everyone in the audience who cheered for us- we felt the love and it made for such a special experience for these women.
Thank you to Carnival for continuing to have this necessary platform!
CHOREOGRAPHY: Galen Hooks
DANCERS:
Mijntje Lupgens
Mariah Landwerlen
Myranda Gibson
Lexi Diestelkamp
Reza Mina
Christina Alba
Linda Davis
Lara Pitkowsky
Samantha Peters
Melany Centeno
Jorgen Makena
Aimee Ferguson
Britney Hall
Tina Jackson
Johnnie Taylor
Christine Do
Iman Karram
Nicole Kirkland
Jackie Ramos
Porcia Hendrix
Skylar Benton
Jasmine Harlin
Siera Waterford
Galen Hooks

[@sugahjones]

I like how you do not fill every beat with a move. That's confidence. It's like being comfy enough to NOT speak because there is silence.

[@prettybrownniyah5329]

Sharon Davis i dont get it

[@silviaaddati8802]

Exactly. I wish to become a woman like her!

[@Nielly]

She can say a lot by not saying anything. I read somewhere in another comment session that she wanted to make this choreography more simple and with less moves to let the students explore their facial expressions and body language.

[@monique3984]

THIS.

[@morgonerlenstar]

Well said

[@2kooldancin]

The diversity not in just race but body types, hair types, etc. It's absolutely beautiful women standing strong together! Gorgeous! Thank you Galen! #Fire

[@Renatavinorojo]

2kooldancin my thoughts exactly!!! The combination of everything you described makes this very empowering.

[@ADreamBee4618]

As well as dance style! Everyone looks so different, some have a sturdy dance style, some more writhing or willowy, it's so great to see!

[@jadeth7139]

Except they're all dressed as hookers smh

[@moe245]

Jessica if I dress like a doctor does that make me one? Girl sit down.

[@jasminebell2519]

They showing everything they look more like slags

[@GalenHooks]

Thank you guys for all of the love! I really appreciate it. I'll be posting more frequently!! Let me know if you have any requests ;)

[@g3el63]

Galen Hooks This was amazing!🙈💘

[@jesscagan5511]

Galen Hooks i just found your channel and i'm so truly inspired. i've seen River and Love on the Brain and i can't stop watching! I love how versatile the choreography is for all different people with different styles. so amazing and i really look up to you!💖

[@steffydawkins8933]

Galen Hooks do you have any other full dances to grace us with???

[@Sofiad16]

Omg this is great Galen!!!! You should do wild horses by bishop brings. It would be amazing to see your take on the song🙈

[@jesscagan5511]

You should do Crave You by Flight Facilities 😍😍

[@milaknowslight6307]

i recall galen saying that she tries to reinforce "confidence" as being one of her key points in her teaching style and technique. she gives these girls a space where they can let themselves shine through. youre truly amazing galen, you bring out the best in your dancers. (this goes without saying) SUCH A PHONEMAIL DANCERS AS WELL. nothing but respect and admiration from this end. hopefully one day soon ill have the chance to take a workshop!

[@MS-ie7pe]

I LITERALLY JUST DIED. THAT. WAS. MESMERIZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Galen you are absolutely amazing all the girls were breathtaking. I'm at a loss for words. BRAVO LADIES!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bleach1520]

THIS CHOREOGRAPHY GIVES ME SHIVERS

[@DQINBETWEEN]

That’s how you know it’s good stuff 😆

[@Debleena97]

This is my all time favourite video and all time favourite choreography. I have major insecurities regarding my body type and man, I need this type of confidence in life, the type all these amazing and beautiful dancer have. Love them all, and love this performance so much.

[@alyssaabenoja9890]

same. i also need their confidence.

[@morgonerlenstar]

Yes 😊👍

[@heymsrush]

There are truly no words to express all the different unique styles of beauty and performance that just graced that stage! Galen Hooks Method is something to be respectfully revered! #galenhooksislife

[@dianechelle]

OMG, I agree. It's so many words that could describe this AMAZING performance. The choreography is so powerful. Love it!!❤❤❤❤

[@ManderHoVlog]

Oik

[@sugar1817]

fuCK this choreography is good

[@ezotemua4434]

Seriously Galen. I just woke up to this simple yet powerful piece. River has become my favorite piece of work from you in 2017-not to mention the song is just life changing.. Thank You for posting this video and changing this 50 yr old dancing newbie outlook on dance

[@emmakuzkuz]

Beautiful choreography, those bodies and the diversity was amazingly beautiful

[@beahartemisia5249]

This was beautiful in so many ways... From the different body types to each dancer's way of interpreting the song. You can feel the energy of the choreography and the determination of each character. Simply amazing.

[@sarahk2115]

QUEENS! You know it's a good performance when you clap for the screen even though no one can hear you.

[@aliyahpickle]

This is better than ANY Miss America Bathing Suit Comp or VS Runway show! I LOVED THIS! You go girls!!!

[@ashxmar]

art in the form of women empowerment and confidence. i love it. galen hooks is amazing. ❣

[@ms.shirleyr.wilson76]

2 WORDS-GO "HARD" OR GO "HOME"!!!!!❤ BRAVO GALEN AND BRAVO LADIES!!!!! YOU HAVE FOREVER SET THE "BAR" FOR THE FUTURE OF ALL WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD! GALEN I HOPE TO BE ABLE TO COME VISIT WORK OUT(GET IN SHAPE😁)POSS. HANG OUT WITH YOU I LOVE IN HAWAII BEEN THRU ALOT A WHOLE "HELL" OF A LOT BUT YOU AND THESE LADIES HAVE NOT ONLY ENCOURAGED ME THAT "IF I BELIEVE IN MYSELF "EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE", YOU HAVE ENCOURAGED THIS WOMAN THAT TO "NEVER" GIVE UP, "NEVER" BACK DOWN, AND " NEVER" GIVE IN! HEY GALEN, CANT WAIT TO SEE THE LOOK ON MY EX. BOYFRIENDS FACE THAT THE WOMAN THAT WALKED AWAY ISNT THE SAME WOMAN COMING BACK! MY "SETBACKS" MAY HAVE "AMUSED" THEM, BUT MY " COMEBACK" IS GOING TO "CONFUSE" THEM!! HA!! THANKS AGAIN LADIES I GUESS ALL THAT'S LEFT TO SAY IS " REGULATORS", MOUNT UP!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ImJustaWill]

Galen, I have seen your piece from Millennium Dance studio and it does not compare to this. The original time I saw it, it was amazing with you and the 2 women behind you. But this, with all the shades and sizes of women, was just powerful. I love the diversity and I really love the fact that the women give a multitude of attitudes and emotion. Each one is telling their own story if you watch their faces and movements. Definitely a piece I will watch many times because I see something new with each view. LOVE IT!

[@ravneetkaur8035]

The sheer power in this routine, done with this group. Outstanding.

[@9thb46kanishkamestry9]

They nailed it

[@Maria-kj9yv]

I've watch this over a million times and still gets goosebumps at how amazing this choreography is. I love your work

[@lusitanopean]

I think I was breathless watching this. Got so sucked in!! Amazing amazing choreography and interpretations. So powerful yet so delicate. So feminine and masculine. Everything! Unbelievable work!!!! I'm speechless.

[@ltschmrz.611]

Exactly my thought.

[@ToxxicDesignStudios]

i could watch this over and over ♥

[@tarie86]

The diversity, confidence and their fierceness is amazing!

[@CH-qy3sl]

I am again in awe of this woman and moved to tears. So much talent. There are no colors, no religions, no cultures, no difference - they dance as one. Phenomenal!

[@blu1mpact]

IT TAKES SO MUCH CONFIDENCE TO DANCE LIKE THIS, I AM AMAZED

[@alexisthreats4594]

Honestly, can we just declare Galen Hooks as the goddess of dancing? Because she's earned the title

[@courtneyrobertsonphotograp5424]

YAAASSSSSS! My2 year old son and I are dancing with yall lol I think he already knows the choreo, as he's seen me do it a billion times lol!

[@AarushiSrivastava]

KILLED IT! out of words tbh!

[@joycelegaspi4018]

Goosebumps. Thank you for upbringing women’s self love and power! Love you Galen! ♥️

[@FeatherineFeather]

I like how they arent all in sync but they manage to pull it off, you can see that everyones following the same moves but in their own way and it just works.

[@siobhangibbens4068]

God look at this. A group of strong, powerful woman. All different colours shapes and sizes, absolutely serving the reason that women are powerhouses if we work together and support each other. Slay ladies. Slay.

[@fraeuleinplus]

this choreo got me chills! what a intense but absolute beautiful art of work it takes my breath! thank you galen hooks, you are a genius you girls rocked the stage

[@saydiexo]

I'm obsessed with you movement Galen!!!! Can't wait to see more :)

[@kypmuzahka]

good gods, that was amazing!!! I've been dying to see what you'd do with the rest of that song. yes, to all of this.

[@justdoinggood2645]

I can't stop watching....just amazing AMAZING style!!!!! you just don't see this anymore

[@0Reaper2]

yaaaass! galen, youre choreography also brings something different and creative, its more than just moves its art and i love it! you are amazing and these ladies beside you... OMG loveee!!!

[@jw7772]

I love how confident they all are

[@user2684]

All of this women are so powerful

[@simonefreeman2]

yassss I loveeeeethis live performance. It's beautiful!

[@seekfind4805]

This is women power, diversity power, pure power. Galen u are amazing and your dancers as well.

[@bbgM7]

This was nothing but AMAZING

[@tiamarie6731]

I absolutely love this. Every woman on that stage is really in touch with her confidence and it really shows. Wonderful work💕

[@yusrahally3130]

This is sooooo beautiful and extremely inspiring and empowering as it shows women who know that they're beautiful and have nothing to be ashamed of

[@startingoverat43withnikkib58]

I'm not sure what to say or where to start.......best thing I've ever seen!!!

[@LalduhawmiB]

This choreography is so brilliant and powerful that I have to watch it over a gazillion times. Please keep them coming

[@9thb46kanishkamestry9]

They have nice confidence 😃and nice energy with nice

[@pavitaval]

Is the first time I see the complete choreography and I loved it. The moves are very perfect according to the music. And all of girls are awesome. Kisses from Colombia

[@b.yh9616]

OMG I want dance like them :!!!!!!

[@arwenschild6406]

SO much confidence! The power!

[@melodywashington641]

Literally just found your channel and now I can’t sleep. Inspiring and amazing

[@giuliacurcuruto1953]

It literally looks like the sono was made for this routine. Breathtaking! The dancers were just AMAZING and the hole concept just incredibile. U as a person and ur work are such an inspiration. One of a kind

[@itsjoselyndude987]

I am obsessed with this!!!!!

[@리마-v3w]

I got emotional. I love this so much.

[@coraliah586]

love the Galen method! good job girls, you're all so gorgeous!!!!!!

[@analiagriffin3086]

I'm just so inspired by you. I'm in actual tears right now. No matter how many times I watch any version of this, I still get chills! Please do a Galen Hooks Method in San Diego! It would be an honor to attend and finally meet my idol. Oh goodness

[@KarmaSuture]

So many Goddesses on one stage. Love this piece.

[@clau8992]

I've never seen the complete choreography but it's amazing 😮😮❤️

[@Rachel-sr2vc]

This. Omg. LOVE the full routine. 😍❤️😭👏 Congratulations to all involved!

[@suave-alpaca8412]

They're so fierce. Amazing choreography. Stunning!

[@kylejnicholson]

I cried! That was SO amazing!

[@ericasantana5788]

LOVE THE ADDED MOVES AND EVERYONE WAS KILLING IT! THEY TRULY LOOKED CONFIDENT!

[@karend169]

Just came across this. Love this song, love the choreography. Beautiful dancers.

[@akineiar2301]

I love everything what she does. her choreography are jaw dropping and I hope one day I can dance like her🙏

[@charlibaltimore7641]

I am mesmerized by your choreography but, this is my favorite.

[@ericcomerci3700]

Galen OMG this is Art. I have no words to explain my feeling. My respect to you. U are inspiration.

[@ashamarinella]

Felt like watching this again after seeing your Instagram post. I am still in love with this performance two years later 😩❤️ You are amazing, Galen!

[@janetey8424]

Its so overwhelming... I don't know why. But it is AMAZING! It's definitely something or someway to express yourself. It's a passion for so many talented people and that's a fact. I may not be one to be called a dancer but I do know when I see talent. IT'S FREAKIN MESMERIZING!!!

[@aaandrr]

You are incredible. You Galen and all of You beautiful ladies.

[@luanamariotti1563]

Mano do céu, que coreografia maravilhosa! Que poder! Amei! WE CAN DO IT, and we can do more and more and moreeee!!!! Who run the world?? GIRLS 💪🏻

[@monicavilla683]

Is there anyway you can come To Puerto Rico. I know there will be people waiting. I want to learn the River choreography

[@nathaliethxl7215]

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I HAVE FREAKIN' GOOSEBUMPS. please please please, come to germany once with your girls! i can not express how badly i want to see you dance.

[@kimberlygutierrez9019]

GOOSEBUMPS!!!! GIRL POWER AT ITS FINEST! I FEEL SO PROUD 😭😭😭

[@justhuman43]

Fem Fatale all ova the place love the diversity!

[@vascanj]

That was AWESOME!!!! I wanted to see this ever since I saw the combo and I'm glad I did! Best choreo to River on KZbin imo!

[@julienicholson6086]

Absolutely fantastic, what an unbelievable piece of work, bravo 👏🏻

[@craizzamagsino8968]

i never get tired of this song❤

[@brunatm4647]

0:00 "mataram ariel" kkkkkkk....dançam muito, eu AMEI 😍 BR 💙💚

[@belsiebubs7596]

KKKKKKK

[@nnicolettorres]

KKKKKKKKKKKKKK

[@emilahiffe5136]

KKKKKKKKKKK

[@PeachyTeea]

SO AMAZING! Galen this was great! Also Jackie Ramos danced amazingly

[@5fenris570]

This literally gave me shivers. So intense

[@morgonerlenstar]

Awesome, wow so strong, all,of the ladies 💕 love it

[@Cassieeee26]

This is soooo epic. Just finished watching for the third time in a row!

[@symeonasztolc3816]

This gave me goosebumps it's was absolutely amazing !!

[@tazmatanisiga630]

This is genius. Absolutely amazing, too bad it took me a whole year to discover this art work!

[@rini7332]

Omg!!!! All are on fire!! Galen you are amazing!! ❤️

[@jackieneal9444]

This made me feel so empowered..Thank you.

[@alyssaatilano168]

I can only dance this in my dreams...love it...

[@Laeees14]

OMG! Your are AMAZING!!!!! I wish could dance like that! Such a beautiful performance

[@nicolejouvence3452]

Galen, you Honestly command the stage. Whenever I watch you dance in a group, I cant get my eyes off of you. Amazing ♡♡♡

[@NewportMamabear]

That was AMAZING!!

[@thegsdiana]

I THOUGHT it couldn't get better, but it did and I'm in awe *_*

[@Moongirlmusic]

The amount of SLAY in this video... damn

[@Sera-Marie]

One of my favourite choreo's

[@kristinakovtsova5063]

Galen that the performance is amazing! It is gorgeous! So many beautiful completely free women on the stage

[@kenyiaasmith9184]

I love😍😍😍 this was more of a message than a dance 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 great job ladies!!!

[@gentleblasphemy9394]

This was freaking amazing!!!! I'm absolutely speechless

[@mrsbren1]

Choreography reminds me of the movie Chicago. 👏👏❤❤

[@aylathompson4437]

I LOVE THIS OMG

[@hammerbro2005]

Who the heck dislikes this they are amazing?!

[@juls2072]

Love it!!

[@sleepingagain365]

powerful, beautiful and sassy dancers slaying !! ❤️❤️❤️