is a multidimensional movement navigator, director, and visionary dedicated to preserving ancestral movement practices. With over 20 years of combined experience in both dance and martial arts, Gilliam has devoted her life to exploring the profound healing power of movement. After years in the industry, she felt called to reconnect with the roots of movement, tapping into ancient traditions that have been forgotten or erased. 

Her journey began at the age of 3 when she started dance classes. At 5, she expanded her training to martial arts at Gilliam's TKD Academy under the guidance of her father, Michael Gilliam. She quickly excelled, competing in the Taekwondo Junior Olympics in 2002 and 2003, earning a 3rd-degree black belt along the way.

After years of training in both dance and martial arts, Gilliam further honed her skills by studying at the University of the Arts. She later signed with Bloc Talent Agency in New York City, embarking on a successful professional dance career.                

Gilliam's list of credits showcases her versatility and talent. She has performed with renowned artists such as Rihanna, RZA, One Republic, Busta Rhymes, Jidenna, Wiz Kid, and Major Lazer. Her work also includes appearances with Lion Babe, Adam Lambert, and Savage Fenty. In addition to her performance credits, she has worked with high-profile brands like Desigual, Anthropologie, Adidas, Nike, Fila, Puma, and Samsung. Her dance skills have also been featured in films like The Greatest Showman and Isn’t It Romantic.

After almost a decade in the dance industry, Gilliam felt a deeper calling to step away from the industry, seeking a more expansive mission that aligned with her soul's purpose. This shift led to the creation of (F)rom (T)he (S)oil Movement—an organization that connects movement artists with the wisdom of ancestral practices, fostering healing, growth, and a deeper understanding of movement as medicine.