Originally from Pickerington, Ohio, Gillian grew up training with BalletMet academy. At 16, she joined BalletMet’s trainee program, and performed the Balanchine works Serenade and Western Symphony. Gillian then spent two seasons as a trainee with the Richmond Ballet, performing works by Ma Cong, and as a demi-flower in Stoner Winslett’s The Nutcracker. This past season, Gillian has enjoyed performing in Fort Wayne Ballet’s community outreach programs, as well as Don Quixote and The Nutcracker. Gillian is thrilled for her second season with Fort Wayne Ballet!