Jill Gibson began her dance studies in Tucson, AZ at the age of 3, under the direction of Linda Walker at the Academy of Ballet. Thanks to the training she received there, she continued on to dance with Tucson Regional Ballet for several seasons before moving out of state. In 2010, Ms. Gibson completed her BA in Dance from the University of California San Diego, and was awarded with the Stewart Prize in Choreography for her work "Mind. Body.Body. Mind...Spirit." .
Ms Gibson is an American Ballet Theatre Certified Instructor, who has successfully completed all levels (Pre-Primary through Level 7) of the ABT National Ballet Training Curriculum. She is also a fully certified Progressing Ballet Technique & Progressing Contemporary Technique Instructor. Additionally, she has completed multiple certifications from Perfect Form Physiotherapy, under the tutelage of Lisa Howell; including specialty training in Flexibility & Hypermobility, as well as Pointe Preparation & Instruction.
As Director and Owner of The Ballet Company in San Diego, CA, Ms Jill trains students ages 4+ in Classical Ballet, Progressing Ballet Technique, and Contemporary Dance. Through her work, she strives to provide proper education in ballet technique, while supporting dancers in building a healthy approach to training and self-care.
In 2022, Jill established The Performing Company, a 501(c)3) non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the greater San Diego Community through dance, and supporting the next generation of young performing artists. In 2023, TPC became a member company of Regional Dance America Pacific. Ms. Gibson now serves on the board of Regional Dance America Pacific as the region’s Coordinator, as well as on the National board of Regional Dance America, and looks forward to continuing her work with RDA for many years to come!
