Kalani Hilliker
Kalani Hilliker, also known as Kalani Goldman, is a dancer, teacher and creator from Dance Moms who now runs Khaos Dance Studio in Scottsdale and shares dance, beauty and everyday life online.
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Overview
- From
- Arizona, United States
- Work
- Dancer, dance teacher, studio owner and online creator
- Breakout
- Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, followed by Dance Moms
- Dance styles
- Jazz, lyrical and contemporary
- Studio
- Khaos Dance Studio in Scottsdale, Arizona
Mini bio
How it started.
Kalani grew up in Arizona and began dance classes at two. Early screen work included Shake It Up and Bunheads, giving her experience performing for cameras before reality television became a much bigger part of her life.
The breakout.
She finished fourth in the second season of Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition in 2013, then joined Dance Moms in its fourth season. Fans came to know her through competition routines and the weekly demands of learning and performing on television.
Building her own path.
After Dance Moms, Kalani continued creating online and teaching dance. She launched Kare by Kalani in 2023, connecting beauty and self-care with her own experiences of stress. She has also spoken openly about therapy and mental health.
Back in the studio.
Teaching became a central part of her next chapter. In 2026 she introduced Khaos Dance Studio in Scottsdale, with recreational classes and competitive training. Her own videos now give fans glimpses of studio life alongside beauty and personal updates.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2025Dance Moms: Beyond the Reunion: Joining Dance MomsFeatured returning dancer
- 2024Dance Moms: The ReunionReturning cast member
- 2014–2017Dance MomsCast member
- 2013Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, season 2Contestant; fourth place
Awards
Quotes
Hard work over talent. Authenticity is everything.Kalani Hilliker, Paradise Valley City Lifestyle
In a profile about growing up on television, teaching dance and sharing her own story.
Trivia
- She tried soccer and softball as a child before focusing on dance.
- She has said that her sixteenth birthday, including a surprise party and her first car, is a favorite Dance Moms memory.
- Her early fashion projects included a dancewear collection with Purple Pixies.
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