GHM GAMEPLAN

5-Week Virtual Lab for Industry Strategy

Work smarter, not harder.

“I’m interested in becoming a professional dancer- how do I do it?”

“I’m currently a professional dancer and need help with my look, branding myself, networking, Instagram, being seen, and pushing through the noise so I can book more.”

Join the hundreds of students who have developed a “game plan” to navigate the dance industry. Assess what you need to do outside of the dance studio to get hired & stay hired.

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Course Structure:

This is similar to a mini-mentorship; each student will be given a customized plan for how to market themselves as a dancer according to their individual goals, styles, and lane. This is a low-capacity session.

1-on-1 Customized Feedback

Open to all levels

Sessions will be held on Zoom

  • Aug 2, 12:15pm-1:15pm PST: Galen will join you live for a kick-off meeting! Recorded for replay.

    Pursuing a dance career doesn’t have to be a mystery you solve by yourself.

    Learn how & why setting yourself up with a proper game plan will help save you years of trying to figure things out on your own.

    Each student presents their goals to Galen and gets an initial recommendation on a customized strategy that will inform all future weeks.

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    Video lesson for off-site homework:

    BRANDING:

    “What do people think when they hear your name?”

    From hair, makeup, wardrobe, social media, & your entire “vibe” - we’ll break down how to brand yourself in a consistent way that increases your chances of being noticed, remembered, & hired.

    Most importantly, we’ll discuss how to enhance who you are instead of changing who you are.

    Discovering your brand as a dancer often leads to discovering who you are as a person - empower yourself in dance & in life.

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    SOCIAL MEDIA:

    Approaching social media can be overwhelming. We’ll break down social media into “WHY”, “WHAT”, “WHEN” and “HOW”.

    Most social media advice is general (“Treat social media like a website!”).

    This lesson is specific: from thumbnails to photos to story highlights to usernames, you’ll be taking pages of notes on how to improve your social media.

    With this clear structure for how to approach social media, you can transform your relationship with it into a wonderful tool that shares your talent with the world.

  • Aug 9: Off-site homework this week. Group chat available.

    Video lessons:

    AGENTS

    “Do I need an agent?”

    “How do I get an agent?”

    “How do I look for work if I don’t have an agent?”

    We’ll break down what many often see as an intimidating veil that surrounds the role of the agent in the dance industry.

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    HEADSHOTS & RESUMÉS

    Context is key: understanding how your headshot is consumed both physically & digitally is instrumental to this conversation.

    From best practices on formatting to what energy to bring to the shot, learn the ins and outs of how to maximize your calling card.

    Good headshots are still extremely valuable even in this digital era!

  • Aug 16, 12:15pm-1:15pm: Galen will join you live for a midterm review. Recorded for replay should you be unavailable to attend.

    She’ll review the homework you’ve accomplished in improving and ideating your social media and branding.

    We’ll audit your progress on branding, social media, headhosts and resumés thus far.

    Each student receives personal feedback and advice on the direction they’re heading. Is the profile photo right? Are your wardrobe moodboard references hitting? What needs to be done with your headshots?

    Take the week to apply notes!

  • Aug 23: Off-site homework this week. Group chat available.

    Video lesson:

    Does the thought of “networking” make your skin crawl? You’re not alone!

    We’ll break down networking into:

    • In-Person Networking

    • Networking via Emails

    • Networking via Social Media

    This lesson ties together all of the previous lessons in a clear strategy that tells you exactly what to say, when to say it, & how to say it.

  • Aug 30, 12:15pm-1:15pm PST. Replay available should you not be able to make it.

    Galen will join you live for a final meeting.

    Customize your next steps for an exit strategy where you feel excited to take the lead.

    Is it time for you to submit to agencies? What classes should you be taking? How should you be spending your time, money and energy in your next phase? How can you apply the networking strategies in real life?

    Each student gets clear next steps based on their specific needs.

    Ask any final questions to set yourself for success.

    Time to celebrate your bright futures!

Only 5 students per session.

First come, first served.

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Navigate your career with confidence and a clear road map.

  • WHO IS THIS FOR?

    · All levels, all styles, all ages

    · Anyone who wants to pursue a dance career

    · Anyone currently living in a geographic location that has a dance industry or is thinking of moving to a location with a dance industry

    · Signed dancers who need helping “pushing through the noise”

    · Pre-professionals who want to hit the ground running as soon as they’re ready to go professional

    · Artists who need help with the “business” side of show business

  • WHAT QUESTIONS WILL THIS ANSWER?

    · “How do I brand myself?”

    · “How do I get an agent?”

    · ”Do I need an agent?”

    · “How do I look for work without an agent?

    · “What are best practices for headshots and resumes?”

    · "How important is my social media?"

    · “How do I network effectively?”

    · “What can I say after class besides, ‘What do I need to work on?’”

    · “What should I post on social media?”

    · “Do I have to live in LA to work as a dancer?”

  • WHEN IS THIS FOR?

    · Each year spent trying to figure out how to pursue a career is a year lost for a dancer.

    Save yourself the headache of trying to figure it out on your own.

    · Learn this information as soon as possible to capitalize on your prime years.

Not sure whether to take GHM PRO or GHM GAMEPLAN?

If you want to focus on dancing, knowing how to excel in a fast-paced rehearsal environment and on set, think quickly, be versatile, perfect your “industry freestyle”, be a smart dancer, know how to work with an artist, how to read on camera, and work with top-tier dancers, submit for GHM PRO.

If you want to develop your look, your branding, your social media, networking, how to present yourself at auditions & during self-tapes, look immediately bookable, and break through the noise of the industry, take GHM GAMEPLAN.

This session gives you a gameplan to navigate the industry. Whereas GHM PRO is intense dance training for advanced dancers who want to be able to deliver in high-stakes, top-tier jobs, GHM GAMEPLAN assesses what you need to do outside of the dance studio to get hired in the first place.

If you need both sessions, take Gameplan and then Pro!

  • "Looking back from how I was before the intensive, to now, I have a better sense of clarity with what jobs/goals I want to accomplish for my dance career. I feel ready to put in the work & time to step into the professional dancer I'm becoming. The GHM Gameplan is very beneficial to all dancers going pro & I can't thank Galen enough."

    -Josephine K. Zarzosa, Los Angeles

  • "The first intensive I ever did with Galen, I fell in love with dance in a new way & felt so motivated to pursue my career in dance. My brother was my biggest fan & was so excited to see me do the intensive. He just passed away in 2020 & coming back to this intensive for the 3rd time it still feels as exciting, motivational, & inspiring as the first! Galen helped me yet again to believe in myself, & feel determination even after almost wanting to quit dance when he passed away. I'm grateful for experiences like this one & for people like Galen that do more than just teach about 'dance'."

    -Lyliana Beltran, Los Angeles

  • "If you have any thoughts of entering the professional dance world, take this intensive. The information you will receive is gold & you will meet like minded people. There is something magical about Galen's intensives & you will leave feeling great about yourself & more knowledgeable."

    -Barni Rothman, Los Angeles

  • "After taking the GHM Gameplan & Pro sessions, I feel much more prepared for jobs & auditions. Now I know the things I have to work on & the things I need to pay more attention to. It also showed me more about what it would be like on the job & it made me realise that this is what I love to do, I love dance in any form. I'm so grateful to walk away with so much more knowledge & inspiration to work hard & get where I want to go. This is something special Galen created, I recommend it to everyone. "

    -Charlotte Henneberke, Netherlands

  • "Galen's sessions have been the missing link to my dance career. The information I have received both at her Gameplan & Pro session is invaluable & has changed how I view the industry, social media, & myself for the better. Galen is a brilliant educator who empowers her students to think for themselves in an industry that is extremely competitive & indefinite. Galen's vast knowledge of the dance industry & how to edify each individual is not often found in dance educators & is something I am very grateful to have experienced. After both sessions I left feeling empowered, clear & confident."

    -Morgen Call, Salt Lake City

  • "This session inspired & motivated me to not give up & go after my passion. It gave me clarity whether I should continue to pursue dance. After the session, Galen encouraged us to go for our dreams & take a chance on ourselves & to not live with regrets. I am still on a high of excitement, passion, & joy to move forward!"

    -Reanna Walker, Tucsaloosa

  • "I came into my GHM Gameplan session thinking that I had my sh*t together & that I just needed a little tweaking. In reality, there was actually so much more I could have been doing & working on than I realized, & even though my session just ended yesterday, I’ve already started taking steps towards implementing the new things I learned. I’m so thankful to have had this opportunity to connect with & learn from Galen, as well as all of the other dancers in my session."

    -Sarah Juliet Shaw, New York City

  • "My decision to move towards pursuing dance as a career & in the commercial industry has been further solidified after taking the GHM Gameplan session. Galen gave so much value & practical tools that I am confident will set me up for success as I begin to navigate through the industry. There’s lots of work to be done on my part, but I’m so grateful & excited about the process. For me, it was a great reminder of what a gift it is to have dance & an inspiration to just go for it without regrets."

    -Rachel Timberlake, Raleigh

  • "As someone who is new to LA, GHM Gameplan helped me gain a better understanding of the industry here & the steps I need to take to brand myself & build relationships with choreographers. I have more clarity on key elements that I need to work on, like speaking in front of a camera & not allowing my environment to affect my authenticity. Galen is also one of the first to tell me to show my tattoos. Where I’m from, I was always told to cover them & it felt extremely liberating to be told by someone that I’m not only allowed to be who I am, but that I can be celebrated for it."

    Jade Whitney, Los Angeles

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 About Galen

Galen is a VMA-Nominated visionary & multi-hyphenate with 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry. She has worked with over 70 artists including Britney Spears, Usher, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran (Clio Award Winner), Miley Cyrus, Coldplay, Janet Jackson, Chris Brown, Rihanna, Banks, Grimes, and John Legend.

Galen recently choreographed Usher’s surprise performance at the Met Gala and the feature film “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” starring Margot Robbie & Colin Farrell.

TV credits include choreographing and playing herself on 10 episodes of Good Trouble (Season 5) on Hulu/Freeform as well as M. Night Shyamalan's "Servant" on Apple+.

Her eye for detail and storytelling uplifts every project she approaches.

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 and Creative Director), and YouTube’s  “Masterclass“ (Consulting Producer and Host).

Theater works include Associate Co-Choreographer for the revival of the hit Broadway show Dreamgirls and Choreographer for Higher Education, a new musical from the Tony Award-winning producers of Hair, Memphis, and an American in Paris.

Galen served as a dancer, choreographer and actress in Jon M. Chu’s “The LXD: Legion of Extraordinary Dancers” with groundbreaking performances on So You Think You Can Dance, TEDTalks, and the 82nd annual Oscars. 

Galen is also well known as a leading lady for R&B heartthrobs Miguel (Arch N Point), Usher (Good Kisser) and unforgettable as the dancer, choreographer, and actress for Ne-Yo’s concept album Libra Scale, in which she played the lead character in the album’s music videos, album leaflet, and live performances.

Her iconic choreography, synonymous with risk-taking and authenticity as an artist, has become a viral sensation with Youtube videos garnering over 300 million views across social media.

From the strength, power & sensuality of RIVER  (+45 Million views) to the skilled ability to put a fresh twist on beloved classics like WEST SIDE STORY, dancers and non-dancers alike are impacted globally by her work.

As a filmmaker she is often wearing multiple hats–choreographing, performing, directing, songwriting and producing—as in the award-winning, “WAIT FOR ME” and her monumental 20-minute musical “THERE ONCE WAS A WOMAN”.