Kalani Hilliker is an American dancer, actress, model and fashion designer. She rose to fame 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 in its fourth season up until 2017. In 2017 and 2018, Hilliker served as a finals judge for the Miss Teen USA competition.
Birth Name
Kalani Brooke Hilliker
Nickname
Lani
Profession
Professional Dancer, Actress, Model
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Kalani Hilliker was born on September 23, 2000, in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States.
Age
She’s currently 18 years old.
Residence
Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Sun Sign
Virgo
Ethnicity
White
Religion
Christianity
Education
Her schooling and other educational background are not known.
Family Details
- Father – Matthew Hilliker
- Mother – Kira Girard
- Siblings – Jett Newman (Younger Half-Brother), Jax Hilliker (Younger Brother)
- Relatives – David Newman (Stepfather)
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Kalani Hilliker has dated –
- Brandon Chang (2015-Present) – Since 2015, she is dating fellow dancer from Miami, Brandon Chang. She wished him Happy Birthday on Twitter on February 3, 2016.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 3 inches
- In centimeters – 160 cm
- In meters – 1.6 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 54 kg
- In Pounds – 119 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 35-27-35
- Bust – 35 inches
- Waist – 27 inches
- Hip – 35 inches
- Bra Size – 32D
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Hazel
Hair Color
Light Brown
Shoe Size
She wears a size 7 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 5 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Competing as a dancer at Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and appearing on Lifetime’s reality TV series Dance Moms.
Film Debut
She hasn’t yet debuted in films.
Television Debut
In 2011, she appeared in Disney’s sitcom Shake It Up for her guest role as Kalani Hilliker (Member of AK Squad) in just one episode “Camp It Up.”
Brand Endorsements
She has appeared in several Abby Lee Dance Company’s commercials.
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Dance Awards | Mini Female Best Dancer | 2nd Runner-up |
| 2013 | The Dance Awards | Junior Female Best Dancer | 1st Place |
| 2015 | Industry Dance Awards | Favorite Dancer 17 & Under | Nominated |
| 2016 | The Dance Awards | Teen Female Best Dancer | 2nd Runner-Up |
| 2016 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Dancer | Nominated |
| 2017 | The Dance Awards | Teen Female Best Dancer | 2nd Runner-Up |
| 2017 | Industry Dance Awards | Favorite Dancer 17 & Under | Nominated |
Kalani Hilliker Favorites
- Favorite Singer – Rihanna
- Favorite Word – Improv
- Favorite Dance Style to Perform – Lyrical
- Favorite Dance Style to Watch – Contemporary
- Favorite Color – Purple
Kalani Hilliker Net worth
Kalani Hilliker has a net worth close to $2 million dollars as of 2019. Hilliker owns a white Range Rover, which is her first car, gifted by her mom and stepdad on her 16th birthday. She lived along with her family in California.
Social Media Portfolio
- Facebook – Kalani Hilliker
- Instagram – kalanihilliker
- Twitter – Kalani Hilliker
- YouTube Channel – Kalani Hilliker
- Snapchat – @Kalaniibrookee
Some Lesser Known Facts About Kalani Hilliker
- Kalani began her dancing career at the age of two. She’s left-handed.
- She wanted to be a backup dancer for Beyonce or Katy Perry.
- At 14, she launched her own dancewear collection for tweens called ” Purple Pixies.”
- She won 2013 National Teen Miss Showbiz title.
- She has won 7 titles with Shake It Up being the most famous.
- Kalani Hilliker is good friends with Ziegler girls, Mackenzie Ziegler and Madison Ziegler.
- Kalani started her career professionally in 2011 as a dancer.
- In 2011, Hilliker was part of the dance group “AKsquared,” Disney’s first Make Your Mark: Ultimate Dance Off – Shake It Up Edition winners.
- In 2011, Hilliker competed for the Mini Female Best Dancer title at the inaugural prestigious annual national dance competition The Dance Awards, held in New York. She finished as second runner-up to the title out of 100 dancers in the category.
- In 2013, Hilliker won the title of Junior Female Best Dancer at The Dance Awards representing Club Dance Studio, held in New York.
- In 2014, Kalani used to train herself for 20 to 30 hours per week.
- In 2016 she named jazz funk, hip hop and lyrical as being her favorite styles of dance.
- In 2017 and 2018, Hilliker served as a finals judge for the Miss Teen USA competition.
- Visit her official website @ kalanihilliker.com.
