Gillian attended U.C.T Ballet School. Lived in Cape Town until 1999 then emigrated to Tauranga, New Zealand. Married to Keith Moore, 3 children, Derek, Bronwyn and Joanne. Went back to school and qualified as social worker and now working at Arohanui Art and Education Trust (2005). Started a dance school and that did very well. Sold it in 2022.