Kalani Hilliker Bio | Wiki
Kalani Hilliker is a popular American dancer and actress who rose to prominence in 2013 as a contestant on the Lifetime reality series Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and subsequently appeared on Dance Moms, becoming a regular cast member from 2014 until 2017.
Besides, Kalani has also been featured on Shake It Up and the ABC Family original series Bunheads. In 2018, Kalani started starring on the web series Dirt. She initially established herself in the public eye when she appeared on season 2 of AUDC, finishing in 4th place.
Kalani Hilliker Age
Kalani was born on September 23, 2000, in Mesa, Arizona, in the United States. She is 22 years old. Kalani celebrates her birthday on September 23, every year.
Kalani Hilliker Height
She is a woman of average stature. Kalani stands at a height of 5 ft 4 in (Approx 1.6 m).
Kalani Hilliker Family
She was born in Mesa, Arizona, to Kira Girard (née Salazar) and Matthew Hilliker. Kalani has two younger half-brothers named, Jax and Jett, and one younger half-sister, Kaliah—all of whom are through her mother. Kalani holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. Her parents divorced and her mom got engaged to David Newman in 2015.
Kalani Hilliker Mom
Her mother Kira Girard is one of the Dance Moms who starred in the hit Lifetime series. Kira first appeared on Dance Moms in the season 4 episode “Big Trouble in the Big Apple.”
Kalani Hilliker Siblings
Kalani has two younger half-brothers named, Jax Girard and Jett, and one younger half-sister, Kaliah—all of whom are through her mother. Her brother Jax is an Instagram star with 109k followers on his @jaxgirard account.
Kalani Hilliker Boyfriend
Kalani is dating her boyfriend Brandon Chang a dancer known for his self-titled YouTube channel where he has posted videos of his performances at events like JUMP Dance Conventions. The two began dating in 2018.
Kalani Hilliker Education
She finished her early schooling at a local high school in Mesa, Arizona, United States. After that, Kalani enrolled herself at a local private university in Arizona, the United States from where she completed her graduation. Kalani also attended Master Ballet Academy in Arizona where she learned dancing.
Kalani Hilliker Dance
She began dancing at the age of two. Her mom initially enrolled her in dance classes because she thought it would be fun to dress her daughter up. Kalani started training at Club Dance in Mesa at age 5. As a child, Kalani was an avid soccer player but decided to pursue dance more committedly around age 9 and got an agent. She started ballet training at the Master Ballet Academy in Arizona at the age of 10.
In 2013, Kalani became a series dance regular on the ABC Family show Bunheads, appearing in many episodes as Baby Bun. That same year, Kalani took part in Lifetime’s Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, a dance reality competition series. She made it to the final four, finishing in fourth place.
After her top four finish, Kalani and her mother were invited by Abby Lee Miller to join the cast of Dance Moms and to replace Brooke and Paige Hyland on the Abby Lee Dance Company team. The two first appeared in the season four episode “Big Trouble in the Big Apple.” While originally brought on as a guest dancer and after many weeks with the ALDC in season 4, Kalani became a permanent member of the team at the beginning of the competition season during season five.
Kalani danced as part of the ALDC until the second half of the seventh season, when she left to form “The Irreplaceables” with Nia Frazier, Kendall Vertes, Chloe Lukasiak, and Camryn Bridges, which was led by Dancing with the Stars alum Cheryl Burke. After the season finale, Kalani left the show entirely. In December 2017, following the seventh season of Dance Moms wrapped, Kalani, Kendall, Chloe, and Nia started The Irreplaceables Tour, holding workshops and dancing in cities across North America and abroad.
Kalani Hilliker Dance Moms
Kalani and her mother were invited by Abby Lee Miller to join the cast of Dance Moms and to replace Brooke and Paige Hyland on the Abby Lee Dance Company team. The two first appeared in the season four episode “Big Trouble in the Big Apple.” While originally brought on as a guest dancer and after many weeks with the ALDC in season 4, Kalani became a permanent member of the team at the beginning of the competition season during season five.
Kalani Hilliker Movies And Tv Shows
– Brat’s Happy Death Day 2U (2018) as Sabrina
– Swiped (2018) as Ashley
– Breaking Brooklyn (2019) as Contemporary Dancer
– Shake It Up (2011) as herself
– Bunheads (2013) as Baby Bun
– Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition (2013) as herself
– America’s Got Talent (2014) as herself
– Dance Moms (2014-2017) as herself
– Dirt (2018-2019) as Sabrina
Kalani Hilliker Shake It Up
In 2011, Kalani and many of her dance friends entered Disney Channel’s Make Your Mark Ultimate Dance Off contest, vying for the prize of a featured role on the hit show Shake It Up. Kalani’s group, AKsquared, won the competition, and was featured in the Shake It Up episode “Camp It Up.” She aspired at this time to be a backup dancer for Katy Perry or Beyonce.
Kalani Hilliker Net Worth
Kalani gets her wealth from her work as a dancer and actress who rose to prominence in 2013 as a contestant on the Lifetime reality series Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and subsequently appeared on Dance Moms. Therefore, Kalani has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Kalani’s estimated net worth is $2 million.
How Tall Is Kalani Hilliker
Kalani is a woman of average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 4 in (Approx 1.6 m).
How Old Is Kalani Hilliker
Kalani is a 22-year-old who was born on September 23, 2000, in Mesa, Arizona, in the United States.
Who Is Kalani Hilliker
Kalani is a dancer and actress who rose to prominence in 2013 as a contestant on the Lifetime reality series Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and subsequently appeared on Dance Moms, becoming a regular cast member from 2014 until 2017.
Kalani Hilliker Social Media Handles
Twitter – @KalaniHilliker
Instagram – kalanihilliker