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The Hiplet Experience 2024
We welcome you to the Hiplet Experience 2024 where you will get a sneak peek of our unique training lead by Founder & Artistic Director Homer Hans Bryant. In addition, you will have the opportunity to get an inside look at our rehearsal process as we prepare for upcoming shows and performances.
Dates (choose one)
Sat, October 9, 6 - 8 pm
Sun, October 10, 6 - 8 pm
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Fee: $15​
Where: Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center, 47 West Polk Street, Chicago
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ABOUT
The Hiplet Ballerinas are the professional Company of the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center in the USA.
Hiplet™ was created by Artistic Director Homer Hans Bryant & evolved from the "Rap Ballet" of the 1990's. Specifically designed to make Ballet accessible to all people, Hiplet™ is a fusion between classical pointe technique, Hip-Hop, and a variety of other dance styles.
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Hiplet (pronounced HIP-LAY) started as "The Rap Ballet" in the 1990s, developed by Ballet Master, Homer Hans Bryant. Soon after its development, the Rap Ballet was featured at several schools in the Chicago area while working with Urban Gateways.
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After being asked by the UniverSoul Circus for one of his dancers to perform "rap ballet" type movement for the circus to Eminem’s violent piece, “Lose Yourself”, on the violin, Homer thought, "I can’t call this rap anymore. What are we going to call this"?
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His answer...."Ballet & Hip Hop---Hiplet"!!!!
In 2009, Homer obtained the trademark on the word “Hiplet.”
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Today the Hiplet Ballerinas are "WOWING" audiences all over the globe with their fiery performances and amazing skill. In the words of Founder and Artistic Director, Homer Bryant, "Hiplet is important. It is Afro-centric. We are pulling from your urban communities, and we put in the Jazz, Latin, and African, but we stick to the classical Ballet discipline. We have been to Germany, Seoul, South Korea, France, Spain, and the Virgin Islands, New York and California a dozen times. It’s just amazing what has happened.
Following his principle of inclusivity and a heart to create space and a platform for all, Homer states, "A lot of normal people have been deterred from dancing because they were a little too big and a little too busty. Hiplet ballerinas look like normal people".
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Book The Hiplet Ballerinas!
The Hiplet company has performed across the US, selling out venues in Illinois, Florida, Texas, Washington state, and more! Now booking performances!
Hiplet is also available to perform at festivals, galas, corporate, and private events.
For theatrical booking please contact
ECE Touring:
https://www.ecetouring.com/artist/Hiplet
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For other booking please fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page
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CONTACT
c/o Chicago Multicultural Dance Center
47 West Polk Street Suite 100-105
Chicago, IL 60605
312-461-0030
Please fill out the contact form for more information about booking the Hiplet Ballerinas.
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Submit your email to be part of our mailing list. Receive updates on performances and dance opportunities near you!
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For more information on training to become a Hiplet Ballerina, visit the website of Chicago Multicultural Dance Center at www.cmdcschool.org
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Donations can be made via PayPal .
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Please consider donating to Hiplet Ballerinas. Any amount is greatly appreciated. All donations are fully tax deductible. The Hiplet Ballerinas are a part of the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.