Kalani Hilliker
| Kalani Hilliker | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 23, 2000 Phoenix, Arizona |
| Years active | 2011–Present |
Kalani Brooke Hilliker (born September 23, 2000) is an American dancer, actress, and model. 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.
Career
Kalani Hilliker is an American Dancer, Actress and Model. She gained prominence from starring on Lifetime's Dance Moms along with her mother Kira Girard. In 2011, Hilliker was part of the dance group "AKsquared," Disney's first Make Your Mark: Ultimate Dance Off - Shake It Up Edition winners. She and the group appeared on Disney's Shake It Up for winning the contest. In early 2013, Hilliker had a small role in one episode of the short-lived ABC Family television series Bunheads. She starred on Lifetime's Dance Moms with Maddie Ziegler and Chloe Lukasiak.
Filmography
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Shake It Up | Herself (member of AKsquared) | Guest, Episode: "Camp It Up" |
| 2013 | Bunheads | Ballet Dancer | Uncredited |
| Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition | Herself (contestant) | Season 2, 12 episodes, Placed 4th | |
| 2014 | America's Got Talent | Herself (contestant, member of contortion group "Complexity") | Cameo, 1 episode |
| 2014 - present | Dance Moms | Herself | Main cast (season 4-7), 100 episodes |
| 2017 | Breaking Brooklyn | Contemporary Dancer | Post-production |
| Swiped | Ashlee | Post-production |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "It's A Girl Party" | Mack Z/ Mackenzie Ziegler | Supporting |
| 2015 | "Turn Up The Track" | MattyB | Supporting |
| 2015 | "Wear 'Em Out" | Kendall K Vertes | Supporting |
| 2016 | "My Name" | Mackenzie Sol | Lead |
| 2017 | "Where Would I Be Without You" | Kendall K Vertes | Supporting |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Dance Awards | Mini Female Best Dancer | 2nd runner-up[1] |
| 2013 | The Dance Awards | Junior Female Best Dancer | Won[2] |
| 2015 | Dancers Choice Awards (Industry Dance Awards) | Favorite Dancer 17 & Under | Nominated[3] |
| The Dance Awards | Teen Female Best Dancer | 2nd runner-up[4] | |
| 2016 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Dancer | Nominated[5] |
| The Dance Awards | Teen Female Best Dancer | 2nd runner-up[6] |
References
- ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20120203205120/http://thedanceawards.com:80/2011bd.php
- ↑ http://www.thedanceawards.com/halloffame_juniorfemale
- ↑ http://industrydanceawards.com/dancers-choice-awards/2015/nominees
- ↑ http://thedanceawards.com/results2015_bestdancers_lv.php
- ↑ http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/teen-choice-awards-2016-all-the-nominees-and-winners-w431883
- ↑ http://www.thedanceawards.com/winners/2016/las-vegas/best-dancer