Quick Facts

- 15 company dancers on tour, 2-3 crew - (2) 45-min sets & (1) 15-min intermission

ARTIST BIO

"If ballet aims for the ethereal, hiplet, generally danced to pop music, is more concerned with earthiness. It has soulfulness, too; while the lower half of the body can be sharp and percussive, the upper half — how the arms connect with the back — conveys a natural flow" - NY Times

SHOW DESCRIPTION

Hiplet™ fuses classical pointe technique with African, Latin, Hip-Hop and urban dance styles that are rooted in communities of color. It was specifically designed to make ballet accessible to all, by mixing it with current popular songs that will be familiar to audiences who don’t normally attend ballet performances. Performances may incorporate the rhythms of African drums with Tchaikovsky, arabesques and beat-boxing or even Tango en pointe - all while showcasing Hiplet's trademark sass, hip movements, and struts against popular music audiences will recognize from Black Violin to Beyonce. After features on Good Morning America, Buzzfeed, and The Huffington Post the new art form went viral in spring 2016 and has now amassed over a BILLION views. Since then partnerships with Mercedes Benz, Vogue's Anna Wintour, New York and Paris Fashion Week, W Magazine, Versace, and Old Navy to name a few, have culminated in an incredible worldwide demand for a live show featuring Homer Bryant's innovative technique. Featuring 10 dancers, CMDC is excited to partner with ECE Touring to bring its touring show to audiences everywhere.

2022-2023 Tour Sneak Peek.

MUSEUM FEATURE

Homer Hans Bryant, creator of Hiplet, will be part of an exhibit curated by the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History alongside recognizable innovators including director Jerry Bruckheimer & executive Sherry Lansing. Opening in 2020, The American Scene takes a deeply moving, provocative, and exciting look at entertainment through the eyes of our culture makers. Read more about the exhibit . To preview an excerpt from Homer Bryant's interview, click here.

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Hiplet provided a great performance and our sold-out audiences were thrilled and impressed. Having Homer provide a post-show discussion from the stage was embraced by the audience. I think it created booking opportunities as one person asked how to see them in Chicago more often and he said BOOK US!...

McAninch Arts Center (IL)

The Hiplet Ballerinas performance was phenomenal. The artistic output of this group is a perfect example of what can occur when a community is supported and nurtured in a positive way. We look forward to welcoming the group back in the future....

Lied Center of Kansas

The visit by Hiplet was awesome! We have never sold out a dance show -- so this was an exciting first for us. The audience has shared really positive feedback about both the performances, and the pre-show talk (which Cheryl Taylor and a couple of the dancers participated in). The artists were incred...

Edmonds Center for the Arts (WA)

The Hiplet Ballerinas were wonderful! Loved the music choice and costume choice. The dancers and manager were so kind and great to work with!...

Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs

"The Hiplets were a smash!! So fun and professional. Thank you again so much." Scott Freshour - Director of Entertainment ...

Sacramento Kings NBA Half-Time Show

My daughter and I just got the pleasure of watching a live hiplet performance at the lied center in Lawrence, KS. I am in awe of what we got to see!!! My daughter has been taking dance classes for 3 years (mainly focusing on ballet). You ladies have completely fueled that passion for dancing in her!...

Lied Center - Lawrence, KS (Audience Member)

Hiplet was awesome! We so enjoyed working with them and their performance was mesmerizing! It was very well received by the campus community and we are definitely keeping them on our list to bring back in future years!...

University of Minnesota - Morris, Performing Arts Series

It was tough not being in our own venue. We appreciate Hiplet's flexibility with venue limitations, such as desired temperatures in the dressing rooms/hospitality areas. We sold 150 tickets the day of show (100 during office hours and 50 walk-up), which is more than usual. We are proud to have been ...

Alberta Bair Theater (MT)

They were awesome to work with! Very smooth from top to bottom! I wasn't able to see the show, but we received very positive feedback from the audience after the show. They did a 15-min Meet & Greet afterwards and everyone who wanted to get a picture was able to get one. They were so nice to everyon...

The Alden, McLean Community Center (VA)

The Hiplet Ballerinas were wonderful! Loved the music choice and costume choice. The dancers and manager were so kind and great to work with!...

Fox Cities Exhibition Center (WI)

They were a huge huge huge hit! Cheryl and the dancers were an absolute delight and I hope we will get a lot of calls!!...

The Langham (IL)

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