Gillian Deery

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Height: 5'9" / 176 cm
Bust: 30" / 78 cm
Waist: 24" / 61 cm
Hips: 34" / 86 cm
Shoes: 9
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Green
Agency: Marilyn - New York

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Christian Dior Resort 2015 Brooklyn, New York

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Teen Vogue April 2014
"Party People"
Photographer: Gregory Harris
Fashion Editor/Stylist: Tony Irvine
Hair Stylist: Rutger
Makeup Artist: Ralph Siciliano
Set Designer: Eli Metcalf
Manicurist: Casey Herman

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Catching up with the lovely Gillian @gilldeery before her #castings today.

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Backstage at Dior Cruise 2015


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So happy for Gillian! She was discovered outside of a ballet school in New York by her Marilyn agent, and is 15/16.

 

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Show Package – New York S/S 15 : Marilyn NY

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Show Package - New York F/W 2015: Marilyn



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ON POINT
NOVEMBER 17TH, 2014
Photographers : ALEX & IGGY
Stylist: Ise White
Hair: Pamela Baumgartner
Makeup: Legend Rivera / Artists @ Wilhelmina
Studio: Artists Studio NYC
Janelle Okwodu / Fashion Editor
Kegan Webb / Producer
Gillian Deery / Marilyn Agency NY
James Lasky / Click NY
Gillian interview by Janelle Okwodu
James interview by Jonathan Shia

To say fashion draws inspiration from dance is an understatement. Movies may excite, music can captivate, but the power of dance is almost visceral. Photographers, designers and editors have long looked to the work of Legnani or Nureyev when in search of inspiration and today’s stars from Benjamin Millepied to Misty Copeland wield influence from the pages of Vogue to the runways of Paris.
Though they seem dissimilar on the surface the worlds of dance and modeling are often intertwined. Both disciplines require an understanding of movement, grace and the power of the body to transcend its limitations. Many of the greatest models began their careers in dance and their formative experiences have influenced their entire careers – would Naomi Campbell or Karlie Kloss be as dynamic on the runway without their ballet training?
Photographers Alex & Iggy capture two rising stars whose careers encapsulate the union of fashion and dance for this special Models.com editorial. Classically trained catwalkers Gillian Deery and James Lasky represent the best of both worlds – skilled dancers who have translated their talents into careers in front of the camera. Their exquisite poses showcase the beauty of dance in all its serene power.

When did you begin studying ballet?
When I was 3 years old I took my first ballet class. It was only an hour long once a week, half ballet half tap. Believe it or not, I really did not like dancing in the beginning, but eventually, somewhere along the line, I came to love it.

Tell us a bit about your path of study – styles of dance you’ve studied, how much practice and training goes into it, etc.
I switched to my current studio when I was around 5 years old and at age 10 started training seriously there. The teachers there made me realize that dance is beautiful but is not without hard work, dedication and lots of pain. Countless hours have been spent in the studio and my teachers have practically helped raise me. I’ve been exposed to many types of dance over the years and I’ve always loved ballet the most. Dedication and precision every day in the studio are required to make each move flawless and enjoyable, and sometimes the emotional delivery can be harder than the physical aspect. The way I was taught, you can have the perfect body, extension, turns, jumps, technique, etc but if it’s not coming from your heart then there is no purpose. I’ve spent nearly everyday after school and every weekend in the studio preparing for competition and shows and to just improve in general. Over the summer I’ve attended intensives to broaden my horizons in the dance world, where I get to learn different styles from new teachers and take home their corrections. This is actually how I got scouted for modeling. Dance definitely is time consuming, but the result is always worth the hard work put in.

Which dancers influence or inspire you?
Svetlana Zakharova is absolutely amazing and I love Natalia Osipova as well, but mostly Andrey Shakhin and Yuliya Akopyan, my dance teachers. They have taught me since I was little that nothing comes of laziness and that any obstacle can be overcome if you want it bad enough. They really pushed me when I was unsure of myself as a dancer and helped me see that not everything has to be perfect as long as you give it 110% in every class. “Can’t” is an unacceptable word in our studio. Their crazy stories of their times as principals in the Bolshoi Ballet inspire me every day to make them proud.

What is your favorite ballet either to perform or watch
I love watching Don Quixote so much and it’s just as fun to dance. There are so many fiery characters and the music, storyline, and choreography are captivating. I’ve danced many variations from all different ballets, and my favorite has to be one of the shade variations from La Bayadere. It is very soft and elegant with a lot of extension (which is perfect for my long legs).

How do you feel dance impacts your career as a model
I think it really helps a lot because I feel comfortable in front of new people. In the dance world you meet new people all the time and they are almost always judging you, similar to the model world. You learn to take criticism and turn it into a lesson that will help you improve and do better next time, whether it is an audition or a casting. I also know my body and how to move fluidly, which actually helps so much on set to get the best pictures possible without being pose-y. Dance is a strict discipline that requires maturity so, even though I am only 16, I am able to act professional and carry myself well around other professionals.

What do you feel when you’re dancing?
I honestly have the time of my life, whether I perform well or not I know that I gave it everything I had and delivered all I could physically and emotionally. It’s such an awesome feeling to finally be able to show others what you’ve been working so hard for in the studio all those hours, but I’ll admit I do get nervous. Endless rehearsals and privates to perfect your dance or variation, yet anything can happen on stage. I’ve had every unplanned disaster happen to me in my dance career, from falling to costume malfunctions to forgetting what comes next in your number. You learn to get over it and laugh about it (after you recover from the embarrassment) and just enjoy your time on stage no matter what happens.

 

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Updated stats and portfolio... .
HEIGHT: 5'11'' (180 CM)
BUST: 32'' (81 CM)
WAIST: 24'' (61 CM)
HIPS: 35'' (89 CM)
HAIR: BLOND (BLOND)
EYES: BLUE (BLEU)
SHOES: 9 (40)
INSTAGRAM: @gilldeery



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