After training at the Arts Educational School (Tring), Gemma joined the National Youth Dance Company under the direction of John Chesworth before moving to New York to undertake a work/study programme. On returning to the UK she joined Scottish Dance Theatre, under the direction of Janet Smith, where she created new works with choreographers including Rui Horta, Didi Veldman and Liv Lorent.

As an actor Gemma played the role Sandy in Monkey, a collaboration between Dundee Rep Ensemble and SDT. Gemma joined Rambert in 2006 where she has danced and created several main roles with various choreographers including the Mother in Christopher Bruce's Hush.

nixongemma@yahoo.co.uk