[2] Hooks has worked with over 60 artists including Janet Jackson, Justin Bieber, Ne-Yo, Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue, Usher, Mýa, Chris Brown, the Jonas Brothers, William Chan, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Banks, Sunmi, Grimes, and John Legend.
Her career began as a child, competing on Star Search at age 7, and appearing in a Montell Jordan music video when she was 9.
She continued acting and dancing while attending school throughout her childhood, appearing on Nickelodeon and in Austin Powers in Goldmember.
Theatre work includes, associate co-choreographer for the revival of the Broadway show Dreamgirls [4] and choreographer for the musical Higher Education.
"[8] Hooks has directed two short films, Wait for Me and There Once Was a Woman, which she also produced, choreographed, costumed, edited, and for which she wrote original music.