# Hip-Hop Ballet Hybrids 'Hiplet' is a New Dance Style That Merges Old and New Art Forms By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-07-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiplet References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/31825/1/hiplet-homer-hans-bryant-ballet-classical-dance) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=16&v=04N954a6nXk) 'Hiplet' is a viral dance craze that will change the way most perceive the classical study of ballet. Described as a "new wave of ballet" by Dazed Digital, Hiplet is a dance style created by famed choreographer Homer Hans Bryant whose collaborators include the likes of Lady Gaga and the Obamas. Following in the footsteps of Misty Copeland -- the first African American woman to become a principle dancer at the [American Ballet Theatre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamine-yamal-x-american-eagle) -- Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center ballerinas show off their Hiplet moves in a now viral video that combines pointed toe poses with an unexpected [hip-hop beat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/follow-your-ears). No longer synonymous with composers like Bach and Tchaikovsky, ballet is constantly evolving and is now being embraced by a new generation who hopes to remold its conservative image. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hiplet Dance:** Hiplet Dance Style combines classical ballet and hip-hop, creating a new wave of ballet with endless possibilities for collaboration and innovation. - **Fusion Dance:** Fusion Dancing is a trend that blends traditional dance styles with modern techniques, showcasing the evolution of the art form and creating opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration and innovative performances. - **Inclusive Ballet:** Inclusive Ballet is a trend that encourages diversity and welcomes dancers from all backgrounds to explore and create new interpretations of classical dance, fostering innovation in the industry through fresh perspectives and experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Performing Arts:** Performing Arts industry can benefit from Hiplet Dance, Fusion Dancing and Inclusive Ballet as innovative trends that create opportunities for experimentation and audience engagement. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can be inspired by Hiplet Dance, Fusion Dancing and Inclusive Ballet as trends that integrate diverse styles and aesthetics, leading to fresh and boundary-pushing designs. - **Fitness:** Fitness industry can incorporate Hiplet Dance, Fusion Dancing and Inclusive Ballet as trends that merge workouts with creative expression, providing new and exciting ways to stay healthy and active. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dancing NFT Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natyaverse.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Split-Toe Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-rift-black-swan.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Altheticwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/en-pointe-collection.md) - [Balletcore Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkinetic-fluent-1.md) - [Hip-Hop-Focused Virtual Worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planet-hip-hop.md) - [AI Dance Teachers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-dance-teacher.md) - [Interactive Dance Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dance-it.md) - [Hybrid Dance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zumba-app.md) - [Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiphop-collaboration.md)