Kalani Hilliker; Dance Moms, Age, Education, Height, and Net Worth
Kalani Hilliker Biography
Kalani Hilliker is an American dancer, actress, model, influencer, and entrepreneur. She first gained fame as a young contestant on Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition in 2013 and became a cast member on Dance Moms from 2014 to 2017
Age & Youth
At 24 years old (as of 2025), Kalani remains one of the well-known former child stars from Dance Moms . She started dancing at just 2 years old and was professionally training by age 5
Kalani Hilliker Life and Career
Kalani Hilliker was born on September 23, 2000, in Mesa, Arizona, to Kira Girard (née Salazar) and Matthew Hilliker. She grew up alongside three younger half-siblings—brothers Jax and Jett, and sister Kaliah—on her mother’s side. In pursuit of her entertainment career, Kalani relocated to Los Angeles in October 2019. However, after a little over a year, she announced in January 2021 via her YouTube channel that she had decided to leave the fast-paced LA lifestyle behind and return home to Scottsdale, Arizona.
Education
Kalani was raised in Arizona, training at studios such as Club Dance Studio and the Master Ballet Academy before transitioning to professional life
Details of her formal schooling are not widely reported.
Ethnicity & Nationality
She is American (born in Mesa, Arizona) and of Caucasian/White background
Parents & Siblings
Mother: Kira Girard (née Salazar)
Father: Matthew Hilliker
Stepfather: David Newman
Siblings: Three half-siblings from her mother—brothers Jax and Jett, and sister Kaliah
Kalani Hilliker Height
She has a height of 5′5″ (165 cm)
Husband / Fiance
Kalani is currently engaged to Nathan Goldman (since 2024)
Sexual Orientation (Is she gay?)
There is no public information suggesting Kalani identifies as gay—her current relationship is with Nathan Goldman.
TikTok & Social Media
A major social media presence: Kalani has around 8 million+ Instagram followers, active YouTube and TikTok profiles where she shares dance routines, life updates, and mental health content
Weight & Body
She has openly addressed body image and weight fluctuations. Kalani promotes body positivity and speaks about managing anxiety and public scrutiny
There’s no indication she is “fat” or has had a breast reduction.
Kalani Hilliker Dance Moms
Kalani joined Dance Moms in Season 4 of the Abby Lee Dance Company, became a permanent cast member in Seasons 5–7, and later left to form “The Irreplaceables” under Cheryl Burke
Merch (Entrepreneurship)
She launched her own sock line called Pretty Feet by Kalani (available at Claire’s) and collaborated on a prom dress collection with PromGirl. In 2023, she introduced the Kare by Kalani wellness/skincare line focusing on self-care
Kalani Hilliker Net Worth
Estimates vary from $2 million to $3 million, based on combined earnings from Dance Moms, social media, merchandise, and business ventures
