Gillian has always enjoyed performing and is involved in a number of musical societies throughout the city and county. Gillian graduated with an MA in Arts Administration from NUI Galway and has trained with the IDTA in Theatre Craft. She currently teaches dance with Ensemble Academy of Dramatic Arts and has choreographed musicals for school productions in Our Lady’s/St Marys, Coláiste na Coirbe, Scoil Iognáid and Coláiste an Eachréidh as well as annual productions with An Taibhdearc. During her time at NUI she was Assistant Choreographer for Galway University Musical society and was nominated for “Best Choreography” by the Association of Irish Musical Societies for her work on productions from 2010-2013.