About Jill

Jill Cecil is an accomplished watercolor artist who finds most of her inspiration from dancers. She was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has art and ballet degrees from Brigham Young University and New York University’s Dance Education M.A. program. She has taught dance in New York City public schools and art in Salt Lake City public schools. In addition to teaching, Jill has worked for several major NYC Dance Company’s Education Departments, including American Ballet Theatre, Paul Taylor Dance Company, and Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet. She lives in Brooklyn with her two daughters. Her artwork can be seen at www.jillcecil.com.