Gillian Ramsey's love of performing was inherited from her mom and grandmother who were her first dance teachers. She has studied under some of the most well respected names in the dance industry and with teachers from The Washington Ballet, NYCB and Broadway Dance Center. as a young performer she performed at Carnegie Hall ( 3 times!) Disney World (twice!) and with The New Jersey Ballet's Summer tour. In addition to competing both regionally and nationally She has been invited to dance in 3 Olympic Opening ceremonies and Macy's Day Parades as well as in Spain, Russia and Taiwan.
Gillian graduated with honors from Shenandoah Conservatory with a degree in Dance Education with an emphasis on Musical Theatre and Choreography and was a three time recipient of the Robyn Hart Schroth scholarship for excellence in dance education. Gillian was instrumental in developing Virginia's first Standards of Learning for Dance in Public Schools as well as creating the curriculum that has been adapted throughout the state. As a title holder in the Miss America Pageant Organization Gillian was able to share her dedication to the performing arts with her platform "the Importance of Arts in Education" where she was a key note speaker throughout the commonwealth on how classroom teachers can use dance and music to enhance their curriculum.
Prior to coming to Janney, Gillian taught 1st grade in Fairfax County and Kindergarten at Holy Trinity School in Georgetown. While at HTS she started the musical theatre after school program.
Gillian loves Disney Cruises and traveling! She lives in Arlington VA with her husband, stepson, and daughter. A fun fact about Gillian is that her husband grew up right down the street from Janney, and she visits her in-laws regularly and loves seeing her students at block parties and halloween!
Gillian can be reached at [email protected]
Gillian graduated with honors from Shenandoah Conservatory with a degree in Dance Education with an emphasis on Musical Theatre and Choreography and was a three time recipient of the Robyn Hart Schroth scholarship for excellence in dance education. Gillian was instrumental in developing Virginia's first Standards of Learning for Dance in Public Schools as well as creating the curriculum that has been adapted throughout the state. As a title holder in the Miss America Pageant Organization Gillian was able to share her dedication to the performing arts with her platform "the Importance of Arts in Education" where she was a key note speaker throughout the commonwealth on how classroom teachers can use dance and music to enhance their curriculum.
Prior to coming to Janney, Gillian taught 1st grade in Fairfax County and Kindergarten at Holy Trinity School in Georgetown. While at HTS she started the musical theatre after school program.
Gillian loves Disney Cruises and traveling! She lives in Arlington VA with her husband, stepson, and daughter. A fun fact about Gillian is that her husband grew up right down the street from Janney, and she visits her in-laws regularly and loves seeing her students at block parties and halloween!
Gillian can be reached at [email protected]