Dance MomsAlum Kalani Hilliker Announces Engagement to Nathan Goldman: 'A Lifetime of This'

Mar. 15, 2025

Kalani Hilliker and Nathan Goldman.Photo:Kalani Hilliker/Instagram

Kalani Hilliker/Instagram

Kalani Hillikeris engaged!

TheDance Momsalum, dance teacher and mental health advocate, 23, revealed onInstagramon Saturday, Aug. 17, that she said yes to partnerNathan Goldman, as she shared a series of photos from the couple’s recent vacation in Lake Como in Italy.

The pair’s joint Instagram post included snaps of Hilliker rocking a shiny diamond ring from Brilliant Earth as she and her now-fiancé shared a few hugs, kisses and other cute poses at the scenic proposal site.

In the pics, Hilliker wore a white dress and Goldman wore a cream button-up shirt. The couple also tagged event planner Audrey Wood Events and Lake Como Florist for helping to bring the special moment together.

Kalani Hilliker calls a friend on FaceTime after getting engaged in August 2024.Kalani Hilliker/Instagram

Before the announcement, Hilliker shared a few additional behind-the-scenes looks at the pair’s time in Italy on her Instagram Stories — from watching fireworks together and enjoying a piano-side performance to snacking on some truffle-poached eggs.

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FriendsKenedy Brown-Cradicand Bella Feland both posted screenshots of their respective FaceTime calls with the newly engaged couple on their Instagram Stories. Kenedy wrote that the pair “talked about this moment since we were kids.”

“I can’t wait to cheer you on forever,” she added. “I love you both ❤️.”

“So so so freaking happy for you 🤍 love you so much always ❤️,” addedJoJo Siwa’s mom,Jessalynn Siwa.

Kalani Hilliker and Nathan Goldman pose for a selfie.Kalani Hilliker/Instagram

While Goldman is private on Instagram, his bio notes that he’s a 2020 graduate of The Ohio State University. Per hisLinkedIn, he’s worked as a protection and control engineer.

Hilliker first posted about her now-fiancé onher Instagram Storiesin April, before goingInstagram officialwith Goldman during a trip to Coachella. The pair has sincegolfed together, taken part invarious photo shootsand even enjoyed someFourth of July fireworksthis summer.

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Hilliker — who joinedDance Momsin season 4 and departed in season 7 — has since pursued a career in teaching. She continues toshare clipson Instagram of her life as a dance teacher.

source: people.com