Hiplet: Because We Can
Hiplet: Because We Can was created with the intention to inspire young Black women around the world. This film brings the Hiplet™ Ballerinas to center stage. Hiplet™ fuses classical pointe technique with hip-hop and urban dance styles. Hiplet™ has blossomed immensely since it's creation by Artistic Director Homer Hans Bryant in the early 90s.
Hiplet: Because We Can was shot in Chicago on the South Side at the Grand Ballroom, a hidden gem that opened back in 1923 once known as the Cinderella Ballroom. With the unique style of a Short Film, Music Video and Documentary, this film is meant to capture how amazing these young Black girls are, how they battle adversity and how they’ve elevated their craft in the beautiful city of Chicago. Visit hipletballerinas.com to learn more about them!
Hiplet Founder, Homer Hans Bryant
