Jillian wanted to have a humorous bio, but then she got in trouble for not turning hers in on time, and humor created under stress is rarely successfulÖthus, the traditional style:

Jillian donned her first pair of ballet slippers at age four, although her real passion remained gymnastics until a series of knee surgeries tragically ended her career in the gym at age twelve. But Jillian, an optimist at heart, sees the injuries as a blessingóshe suddenly had more time to dance. During the past five years she continued studying jazz, tap, hip-hop, ballet, and acrobatics at Katieís Dance Studio in the San Francisco Bay Area and modern at The College Preparatory School. With Katieís Dance Company she performed in semi-annual recitals, numerous professional shows, and on a cruise ship and other venues, and taught jazz, tap, and acrobatics to ages four to fifteen. She also choreographed two student-produced shows at her high school and performed in musical theater productions with Contra Costa Civic Theater.

Jillian misses the Katieís Crew, but is so thrilled to have found a new group of dancerly friends in the amazing and wonderful BodyHype. Thanks go to mom and dad back in CA, teachers Katie Maltsberger and Kelsy Hiyakumoto, and all the BodyHypers who have made her feel so welcome.