Originally from Pickerington, Ohio, Gillian began her training at BalletMet Academy. At age 16, she joined BalletMet’s Trainee Program, where she had the opportunity to perform Balanchine’s Serenade and Western Symphony. She then spent two seasons as a trainee with Richmond Ballet, performing works by Ma Cong and Stoner Winslett’s The Nutcracker. As an apprentice with Fort Wayne Ballet, Gillian has enjoyed performing in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Don Quixote, and The Nutcracker, as well as participating in community outreach programs. She is thrilled to begin her third season with Fort Wayne Ballet!